Board of Directors
Advance Thief River is a regional economic development initiative, seeking to grow the economy of Thief River Falls and the surrounding communities.
We Value Entrepreneurs
We work hard to create opportunities for new businesses to start operations here, as well as creating opportunities for existing businesses to grow.
Advance Thief River Board of Directors
The Advance Thief River Board of Directors is comprised of business and community leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to grow the area’s economy and create jobs for area residents. Their collective experience and knowledge guide the organization.
PRESIDENT
Brian Carlson
Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls
218-683-4400
Vice President
Kermit Genereux
Broker
USA Realty
218-681-4663
Secretary
Beth Nelson
Northern State Bank
218-681-4020
Treasurer
Jessica Muller
Certified Public Accountant
Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C.
218-681-6265
Director
Ben Erickson
Owner and President
Ericco Manufacturing
218-523-5600
Director
Nate Haase
Attorney
Ihle Sparby & Haase PA
218-681-7373
Director
Kimberlee Schneider
Strategic HR Manager
Textron Specialized Vehicles
Director
Tony McLean
Border State Bank
218-689-4319
Director
Diedre Nordin
Nordin Realty
218-681-7789
Director
Lisa Pittman
Vice President, Finance and Accounting Operations
Digi-Key
800-338-4105
Ex-Officio
Darryl Tweitbakk
Pennington County Commissioner
218-681-6473
Ex-Officio
Vanessa Ellefson
Executive Director
TRF Chamber of Commerce
218-681-3720
Ex-Officio
Angie Philipp
City of Thief River Falls
218-681-2943
Ex-Officio
Joe Hedrick
Thief River Falls Regional Airport
Ex-Officio
Steve Narverud
Alderman at Large
218-689-4244
Ex-Officio
Shamani Shikwambi
Dean
Northland Community and Technical College
218-683-8565
Ex-Officio
Donita Stepan
Superintendent
TRF Public Schools
218-681-8711
Ex-Officio
Laura Stengrim
Executive Director
Visit Thief River Falls
218-686-9785
Advance Thief River Staff
Michelle Landsverk
Landsverk and Associates, Inc
218-280-1755
Director
Michelle Landsverk, President of Landsverk and Associates, Inc., is an economic development consultant and serves as Executive Director for Advance Thief River.
Michelle’s business knowledge and economic development experience have been an asset to several northwest Minnesota communities.
Michelle grew up on a farm 14 miles northeast of Mahnomen and now makes her home near Fosston, MN. She loves small towns, small businesses and rural life. Her passion is to build a thriving economy which provides opportunity for people to live and work in small towns and rural areas.
Work Worth Doing
“Theodore Roosevelt said that ‘Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.’
“I find great satisfaction in ‘work worth doing.’ My work with Advance Thief River is a great example of work worth doing. The Board of Directors is 100 percent committed to this community and its success. I consider it a privilege and honor to work with them and their partners to support area businesses and grow the economy.”
Michelle Landsverk
218-280-1755
Michelle Landsverk
Economic Development
Advance Thief River
PO Box 773
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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