True Friends Board of Directors
True Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by two boards: Operations and Foundation. These two boards meet periodically to provide oversight and guidance to the organization’s activities.
From former camp staff to local health care professionals, to entrepreneurs and financial experts, True Friends is supported by a group of individuals offering unwavering dedication and commitment to our mission.
Operations Board of Directors
Floyd Adelman Entrepreneur
Jeff Bangsberg Disability Advocate
Jeff Cowan Entrepreneur, Investor
Gaylen Ghylin Executive Vice President, Tiller Corporation
Jon Gordon, Chair President, JR Gordon LTD
Marilyn Hallstrom President, Hallstrom Consulting
Bob Harnett Senior Vice President, UBS Wealth Management
Nancy Koehler Nurse, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Carole Mills Parent of Camper
Shelly Nelson Senior Vice President of Marketing, Cambria
Mary O'Meara Director of Quality and Regulatory, Grain Millers
Peter Rundquist DPT Program Director, Concordia College
Bob Polland Retired Camp Director
John Woodward Vice President of Innovation, Constellation Solutions
Mary Ellen Wells Administrator, CentraCare Health – Monticello
Foundation Board of Directors
Lon Bencini Marketing Director, Getac Video Solutions
John Bredemus Vice President of Asset Liability Management/Strategic Asset Allocation, Allianz Investment Management
Jody Estensen Director of Brand Communications and Marketing, Regis Corporation
Chris Fowler Director of Search, Rank Crankers
Gaylen Ghylin Executive Vice President, Tiller Corporation
Jon Gordon President, JR Gordon LTD
Chris Judson Off Road and International Markets, Polaris
Mary Kemp Murray President, Ideas That Kick
Steve Lacke, Chair COO, Constellation Mutual
Josh Storms Financial Advisor, The Columns Resource Group of Northwestern Mutual
John Silbaugh Financial Advisor
Jennifer Thalhuber CEO, Ablenet, Inc.