Tom Lentz is a 1985 graduate of Carleton College, majoring in economics. He is a 1992 graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware. He has worked in the banking industry for over 30 years and has held a wide variety of positions during

Louise Dickmeyer is a longtime Mankato resident.  She presently serves as Director, Center for Talent Development at Minnesota State University, Mankato.  She previously served as President of People Driven Performance, President and CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, a member of Taylor Corporation Strategic Accounts group, and was

Shannon Gullickson is a life-long resident of Greater Mankato and is currently employed as the Talent Programs Director at Greater Mankato Growth. She has been very active in the Mankato community and she currently serves on the Kiwanis Holiday Lights Board of Directors and is past chair of the Greater

Steve Jansen is a CPA providing professional services to privately held business and business owners and individuals since 1995.  Steve works across many different industries with an emphasis in tax planning, consulting and compliance.  Steve has been serving as treasurer of the Mankato Area Leave a Legacy organization since 2005.

Brian Koch, CFA,  is First Vice President and Financial Advisor for RBC Wealth Management. Brian focuses on managing relationships for private clients, large foundations, endowments, and other nonprofit organizations.  Brian has an in-depth understanding of economics, capital markets, and investments with over 25 years of experience.  Brian actively volunteers with

Fred Lutz is a graduate of Mankato High School and Macalester College, St. Paul, MN.  Currently, he is retired, formerly an Owner and President of Northland Beverages, Incorporated, a regional soft drink bottler and distributor, and Lutz-Lloyd Enterprises, Inc. Fred was also a Past President of the Mankato Jaycees, Mankato

Jim Santori is retired having served most recently as the director of business development at Greater Mankato Growth. He is an experienced journalist and the former publisher of the Free Press Media as well as other Midwest newspapers. Jim has been involved in numerous area community organizations serving as a

Andy Thom started his career in public accounting at Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP in 2002, and was with the firm until April 2019. He led the firm’s manufacturing segment and provided merger and acquisition consulting. Andy started a new career as the CFO of LJP Waste Solutions in May

Buster West is a Senior Financial Services Representative in the St. Peter office of the Minnesota Business Center of the Principal Financial Group®. He is a Senior Financial Services Representative of Principal Life Insurance and Principal National Life Insurance Companies and Princor Registered Representative with Princor Financial Services Corporation (Princor®). Buster

Andrew Willaert is an attorney with Gislason & Hunter LLP. He is a true counselor to his clients. Andrew’s clients include privately owned businesses, agriculture producers, and individuals, for whom he provides advice and services in the areas of business organization, purchases and sales, succession and estate planning, real estate,