Sheri Anderson - President / Co-Founder

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Mortgage Consultant (NMLS 1549482) 

First Class Mortgage

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Sheri is passionate about maintaining relationships with clients as their home needs change.  Whether it be a first-time home purchase, investment property/ vacation home purchase, or debt consolidation refinance, she works to make the process smooth and as stress-free as possible! Her goal is to always save her clients time and money. She is married to her husband Steve and they have two beautiful children. Sheri loves being a mom and spending time with her family! One of her favorite places is her husband’s family farm. She also enjoys home projects and interior design.

Amanda Sherod - Vice President / Co-Founder

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Interior Decorator / Owner

Emspired to Decorate

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Amanda has a passion for decorating and creating beautiful spaces in your home at an affordable price. She shops at stores that won't break the bank. Home Goods and World Market are some of her favorites. She has helped over 200 clients transform their spaces into homes. Emspired to Decorate offers home staging, home decorating & styling, as well as project management services for remodels. When Amanda is not decorating she loves yoga, going with the family to the cabin or working on new projects in her own home. She lives in the suburbs with her husband, two kids.

Christine Dubay - Marketing Chair / Co-Founder

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Marketing / Owner

Nature Creative

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Christine has worked in sales and marketing since 2009. She spent several years marketing a local senior living community before starting Nature Creative in 2014. Her favorite clients are small businesses that want to grow. Christine focuses on crafting the right strategy and messaging to build connection. She lives in St. Michael with her husband and 4 kids. In her free time, Christine enjoys vacationing with family, spending time with friends, being outdoors (boating, fishing, ice skating, kayaking) and going to her family cabin! 

Ashlee Walton - Philanthropy Co-Chair / Member

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Sales Associate

Comparion Insurance Agency

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My goal as a local insurance agent is to ensure you find a cost-effective solution personalized to your needs. As part of the Tara Jo Olson Insurance Team, we have two decades of experience and can help with a wide variety of your insurance needs: auto, home, life, ATV/UTV, boat, jewelry, pet, small commercial, annuities and more. We’re licensed throughout the Midwest Region. I live with my husband Matt, our two kids Everhart and Ellorie in Otsego. We love to travel, attend Vikings or Twins games and play games with the kids. I enjoy spending time with family and friends so I try to get back to Iowa any chance I get.

Tiffany Kubasch - Member

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Virtual Operations Manager / Owner

Tiffany Kubasch Virtual Services LLC

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Tiffany is a freelance Virtual Operations Manager who partners with business owners and entrepreneurs to strategize, create efficiency and grow sustainably. With 10 years of Operations and Management experience, she helps problem solve clients' systems and processes. Tiffany is known for her attention to detail, excellent communication and drive for success, to save her clients time and money.
She is located in the northern-suburbs with her husband, two kids and two labradors. She enjoys making memories with her family, pups and friends, everything about the outdoors during all the seasons and home projects.

Kayla Ness-Witte - Member

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Graduate Gemologist / Owner

Von T Jewelry

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Since 2016, Von T has been a trusted name in the concierge fine jewelry business. Founder, Kayla, is a GIA Graduate Gemologist with 24 years of fine jewelry industry experience. Since the inception of Von T, she has added a collection of 14k gold filled and sterling silver jewelry along with permanent jewelry. She strongly believes that beautiful jewelry should be financially accessible to all. Not only is she a passionate entrepreneur but also a mom of two boys, supported by her loving husband. With a deep love for jewelry and a keen eye for quality, Kayla personally handcrafts or handpicks every piece in her collection.   

Charisse Puetz - Social Co-Chair / Member

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Owner and Project Manager

Puetz Painting & Renovation LLC

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Charisse and her husband, Moses, are co-owners of Puetz Painting & Renovation LLC and enjoy being a part of executing their client's vision for updating their homes. The company provides several services beyond painting such as custom trim, board & batten, tile work, cabinet enameling, and more! After spending more than a decade in the event industry, Charisse has enjoyed switching from planning weddings to planning projects in the family business. Along with having three kids, she has two cats, one dog and lots of plants. When it is time to relax, she and her family spend a lot of time on the lake.

Amanda Hammond - Social Co-Chair / Member

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Licensed Real Estate Agent

GLDN Group at Fox Realty

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I am a Twin Cities real estate agent. I've had the pleasure of living in a few different cities - from Sioux Falls to Chicago, to Miami and back to Minneapolis. With those moves I came to understand the frustrations that come with uprooting your life. This is why I pride myself on helping clients get to the closing table while enjoying the journey! Real estate is a fantastic investment, and I love helping my clients reach their goals! I live in Minnetonka with my husband Paul, daughter Charlotte and our dog, Lincoln. My hobbies include cooking, trying new restaurants, perfecting my chocolate chip cookie recipe, or having an old fashioned!

Christina Hammermeister - Member

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Advanced Practice Aesthetician & Owner

Everlasting Aesthetics, LLC

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I am an advanced practice aesthetician with over 13 years of experience. Along with my aesthetics training I am also a certified laser technician and permanent makeup artist. I recently went on my own as a solo aesthetician to allow myself to grow in my industry and take control of my own destiny. I have been a life long Maple Grove resident. I attended Osseo High School and wanted to grow my business in and around the area I love. When I am not working in my studio you can find me teaching Pilates classes part time, and enjoying the summer while floating in my family’s pool. I am also a big hockey fan!

Jenny Henrickson - Education Chair / Member

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Sales / Leadership Coach

Southwestern Consulting

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As a sales and leadership coach, Jen thrives on helping career and sales professionals accomplish their goals and dreams. Her supportive personality and ability to connect on a human level have been instrumental to her success in both personal and professional environments. Her strengths include sales and marketing strategy, identifying and implementing measurable plans of execution, and leadership development. Jen is known for delivering value and necessary accountability, while maintaining compassion and empathy. Her understanding approach helps clients feel supported, while providing them with clear, achievable action plans to accomplish and exceed their goals.

Karis Williams - Member

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CEO & Owner

Happy to Be Home Cleaning

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Karis started Happy to be Home to bring a little extra sparkle to everyone she has the opportunity to serve. She and her H2BH team have made it their top priority to make your happy home, even happier. They do this by providing clients a seamless and customizable cleaning experience that exceeds expectations all the way from scheduling to the cleaning appointment itself. She and her team can’t wait to make your home shine.

Karis is a native of Maple Grove, MN and has two beloved kitties, Arlo and Armie, who are the resident mischief makers keeping her busy at home. 

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Julia Brolin - Philanthropy Co-Chair / Member

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Storytelling Dynamo & PR Wizard | Founder

NICE! Storytelling

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Julia Brolin is a seasoned professional with more than a decade of experience crafting compelling brand stories and strategies. Her journey has been marked by a passionate commitment to storytelling, PR expertise, and a knack for securing earned media coverage. Julia's dynamic approach, enthusiasm, and curiosity drive her to deliver creative solutions and inspire positive change.

Beyond her career, she's a mom, an avid adventurer who loves all four seasons and works to make a difference in her community. Her career is a testament to her dedication to transforming data-driven strategies into captivating narratives.

Jolene Peterson-Taylor - Member

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Photographer | Owner

Life in Full Photography LLC

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Meet Jolene, a passionate coffee enthusiast and dedicated road trip lover who finds her calm in nature. Since 2018, Jolene has loved capturing and preserving genuine moments of connection, particularly in family and legacy sessions that honor older generations. Specializing in branding sessions, she collaborates with local businesses to craft professional and meaningful projects. Life In Full is a celebration of pure emotion and testimony to authentic living. Residing in Champlin with her husband and three daughters, Jolene enjoys soaking in the beauty of sunsets and cozying up in front of the fire with a favorite book. 

Jess Lokhorst - Member

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Owner

Basement Bootcamp

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Jess helps women achieve their fitness goals and FINALLY keep promises to themselves through one on one accountability + daily check-ins. Basement Bootcamp offers four fitness classes a week in Otsego, MN as well as virtual options to help you create momentum when working towards your best self. Jess has been in the health and fitness industry for 15 years, coaching private clients as well as group classes. She has found that community is where the magic happens and loves to facilitate a fitness community. Jess is a believer, wife to her high school sweetheart and mom of two who is passionate about women carving out space for themselves, and prioritizing their health.

Stephanie Rower - Member

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Owner

Maple Chiropractic

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Dr. Stephanie Rower is the owner of Maple Chiropractic and has 14 years of experience providing personalized care for a wide range of conditions including back pain, neck pain, headaches, extremity aches and pains, and immune and nervous system health for all ages. Committed to holistic, patient-centered care, Dr. Stephanie utilizes many techniques to address the root cause of pain and improve overall function. Her mission is to empower patients to live healthier, more active lives through education, prevention, and natural healing.  In her spare time, she enjoys staying active with her husband, 2 wonderful children and yellow lab. She loves swimming, traveling, yoga, hiit exercises, hiking, and cooking!

Heather Sargent - Member

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Owner

Mustang Girl Boutique

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Heather’s goal for her boutique is to carry a curated selection of comfortable clothing with cute details that are on trend but can be worn longer than one season. She loves to help customers find pieces for their wardrobe that help them feel stylish and confident so they can put their best foot forward! The brick-
and-mortar store is located on Central Avenue in downtown Osseo with plans to launch an online store in January 2025! Heather currently resides in Rogers, and in her free time, she
loves to travel and spend time with family and friends. She is a mom to three kids (22, 19 and 17) and one rescue pup named Journey. She enjoys being on the water and walking wooded trails with her cute but crazy four-legged companion.