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
Gaylen Ghylin, Board Treasurer, Executive Vice President, Tiller Corporation
Jon Gordon, Accounting Professional, JR Gordon LTD
Marilyn Hallstrom, Board Chair, President, Hallstrom Consulting
Nancy Koehler Nurse, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
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, Board Vice Chair, Administrator, CentraCare Health – Monticello
John Leblanc President and CEO, True Friends
Kathy Miron
Deb Salhus
Jeff Schrock
Ashley Jones Turner
Peter Ramme
Courtney Miller
Rob Otos
Mark Zastro
Foundation Board of Directors
Lon Bencini, Board Secretary, Marketing Director, Getac Video Solutions
Jody Estensen Director of Brand Communications and Marketing, Regis Corporation
Gaylen Ghylin, Board Treasurer, Executive Vice President, Tiller Corporation
Chris Judson Off Road and International Markets, Polaris
Mary Kemp Murray, Board Vice Chair, President, Ideas That Kick
Steve Lacke, Board Chair, Chair COO, Constellation Mutual
Josh Storms Financial Advisor, The Columns Resource Group of Northwestern Mutual
Jennifer Thalhuber CEO, Ablenet, Inc.
Marilyn Hallstrom President, Hallstrom Consulting
John Leblanc President and CEO, True Friends
Joe Hanson
Lori Trygg
Brent Miller