Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is responsible for governance of the Miller-Dwan Foundation, including policy setting and final decision-making in regard to grants and the stewardship of foundation funds. These committed volunteers represent the region and are selected for their integrity, competency and personal involvement in civic affairs.
Diane Bodin-Link, Chair
Owner, The Edge Pilates Studio
Don Monaco, Vice Chair
Owner, Monaco Air Duluth
Marsha Hystead, Secretary
Owner, Chief Creative Officer and Chief Operating Officer, HTK Marketing Communications
John Lawien, Treasurer
Sr. Vice President and Financial Consultant, RBC Wealth Management
Sonja Baertsch
Retired Nurse Practitioner
John Goldfine
Vice Chairman and Past President, ZMC Hotels
Bob Heimbach
Insurance Agent - Otis-Magie Insurance Agency
John Hinzmann
Civil Engineer - Independent Contractor
Shane Johnson
President, Johnson Wilson Constructors
Jill Kaiser
Community Volunteer
Michael Lien
Attorney at Law and Owner, Law Office of Michael W. Lien
Melinda Machones
Owner, MSM Consulting
Patrick Mullen
Vice President of Marketing and Public Affairs, Minnesota Power
Susan Skytta
Retired Health Care Administrator
Lisa Starr
Nursing Instructor, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Steven Sutherland, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Essentia Health
Kristin Teberg
Principal, Lakewood Elementary School
Timothy Zager, MD
Pediatrician and President, Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic