Board Members
Greater Bemidji, Inc. is governed by an all-volunteer board of stewards of the region. What are stewards? Stewards are special leaders committed to the long-term well-being of their region. The operate at the center of tough issues, not on the edges. They are passionate and energetic. They are people of vision. (Alliance for Regional Stewardship).
| Rita Albrecht Bemidji City Council |
Steve Holley President, North Central Door Company |
| Lois Anderson Executive VP, Security BankUSA |
Gary Johnson CEO, Paul Bunyan Communications |
| Pete Aube Manager, Potlatch Corporation |
Leon Kremeier Area Manager, Otter Tail Power Co. |
| Jim Bensen President Emeritus, BSU |
David Landgrebe President, RiverWood Bank |
| Steve Cochems General Manager, Anderson Fabrics |
Glen Lindseth President, Miller McDonald, CPA |
| Dennis Doeden Publisher, The Pioneer Newspaper |
Jim Lucachick Beltrami County Commissioner |
| Mary Eaton President/CEO, The Idea Circle Inc. |
Jared Echternach General Manager, Beltrami Electric Cooperative |
| Bob Fitzgerald Director of Operations, Kraus-Anderson Construction |
Micah Ricke President, TEAM Industries |
| Darlene Geller VP, North Country Business Products |
Karen Weller Exec. Director, Bemidji Regional Airport |
| Dan Olson CEO, Sanford Health of No. Minnesota |
Phil Verchota Vice President, Deerwood Bank |
| Richard Hanson President, Bemidji State University |
Hugh Welle Vice President, First National Bank |
| Jim Hess Superintendent, Bemidji School District |
Mike Karvakko President, Karvakko Engineering |
| Steve Hill Owner, Hill's Plumbing and Heating |
Jason Brodina Owner, Choice Therapy |