Raised in the small town of St. Michael (not so small anymore), Jeff has always had a heart for rural Minnesota. Never one to sit still, he crisscrosses the region
Bios
Jenelle Stiras
Jenelle came to SWIF for the amazing work and stayed for the beautiful landscapes and changing seasons that offer outdoor fun throughout the region, all year long. Her favorite memory
Margie Nelsen
A Hutchinson native, Margie received a bachelor’s degree from Mankato State University and is completing a master’s in accounting and financial management at Keller Graduate School of Management. She is
Kim Morrow
Kim has a passion for helping others and enjoys connecting with our SWIF family and friends through her daily work. She graduated from St. Cloud Area Vocational-Technical Institute and first
Scott Marquardt, CEcD
Scott’s professional career has been focused on rural community vitality and economic mobility. Since joining Southwest Initiative Foundation in 2007, he has managed the business finance, entrepreneurship, child care, career
Missy Maiers
Missy has always enjoyed helping people. She loves making them laugh and seeing them thrive. Talent management is her passion. When she joined SWIF, the mission and vision of the
