Consultant, writer, and investment advisor Tom Brakke was raised in Luverne and remains dedicated to the vitality of his hometown and the region. Tom is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Bios
Lori Anderson
Lori supports the general operational and accounting functions at Southwest Initiative Foundation. Over the course of her career, she has done bookkeeping for just about every kind of organization — an automotive repair shop, construction,
Claire Meyers
A shared love for rural Minnesota and the spirit of entrepreneurship drew Claire to working at Southwest Initiative Foundation. Starting and co-owning a small business for 14 years has given
Terry Gaalswyk, PhD
President: Minnesota West Community and Technical College Terry Gaalswyk, Worthington, serves as president of Minnesota West Community and Technical College, with five campuses and two locations across the Southwest Initiative
Marie Zimmerman
Marie is an award-winning writer who can find a story anywhere. Connecting people is an important part of her work at Southwest Initiative Foundation, and Marie believes those connections are
Amy Woitalewicz
Amy has always called southwest Minnesota home. Prairie sunsets and days spent by the lake are certainly part of what makes it feel like home, but more important are her
