2020-21 LITV Steering Committee

Robin serves as the Executive Director of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce since 2016. Prior to that she worked twelve years in local and state government, 8 years in global consulting, and 6 years as a small business owner buiding a business from the ground up. She is a self-starter and team-player fostering collaboration, ability to multi-task, and to successfully work in face-paced organizations. She has a passion for the community and has lived in Stillwater for over 25 years.

With a degree in Marketing and Communications from the College of Saint Catherine and over 10 years’ experience in client focused, service and administrative positions; I thrive in high-pressure, fast paced environments. I support honesty, dependability, communication and community at the center of all my work. It is always my goal to work hard and always continue learning, while upholding myself to a high ethical standard. Outside of work I am a creative, artsy, outgoing individual and mother of three. Both individually and as a family I volunteer my time in the efforts of feeding the homeless and ending diseases. Seasonally; I sing Second Soprano with the River City Chorale. 

Jen Bertsch is a dynamic leadership coach, founder of Moxy Coaching and developer of the successful LeadWell® program. For more than a decade, she has taught leaders to integrate coaching skills into their lives to drive intentional action and empower their teams to reach new levels of success. 

Lindsay Briggs DC, RN earned her doctorate of chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University and a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from the College of St. Scholastica. She has worked in the health care field for 18 years starting as a paramedic, then RN, and now doctor. During that time she has served 12 years the military. She served in both the Army Reserve, as a combat medic and Air Force Reserve, as a flight medic. That service included two overseas deployments, one in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and one in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Dr. Lindsay Briggs is also blessed to have a supportive husband and two children, a 13 year old daughter and 14 year old son.

Chris Eng currently serves as the Director of Economic Development for Washington County, MN.  He has over 25 years’ experience in community and economic development working with the State of Minnesota, regional and at the city and county levels.  Previously, Chris served as the Director of Business & Economic Development for the City of Duluth, Executive Director of the Duluth Economic Development Authority and as the Executive Director of the Chisago County HRA/EDA.  Chris has also served a Vice President of Public Finance with Northland Securities.  He is a certified economic development finance professional and belongs to many organizations that seek to promote and further economic development opportunities in Minnesota.

Calyssa Hall has worked for many years as a freelance director, stage manager, musician, production coordinator, lighting designer, and technician for professional and community theatres throughout the greater Twin Cities area. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in music and musical theatre from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Ms. Hall has taught drama in the Stillwater Area School District and has directed community education theatre programs in Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul. In 2013, she founded the company "Only a Dim Image Dessert Theatre" which performed at The Southern Theater, Ritz Theater, and The Music Box Theater in Minneapolis. She then converted the company into a non-profit, where she currently serves as Executive Director for The Zephyr Theatre, a professional production company in Stillwater, Minnesota.

I completed training and have worked at specialty clinics such as community mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions (FASD, ASD, ADHD, LD, etc.), neurology (brain tumor, genetic syndromes, epilepsy, etc.), and intensive residential care (complex medical, neurodevelopmental, childhood, trauma, etc.).

I was initially licensed in 2010. Since then I have practiced in WI, CA, and MN.

I offer comprehensive pediatric neuropsychology assessment at my specialty private practice in Stillwater, MN.

Sharon Mason is the Business, IT, and Law Enforcement Program Manager within Century College's CECT division. She has more than 25 years experince in education and educational sales and currently focuses on leadership development, business industry training, and grant initiatives. Sharon and her husband Mark reside in Woodbury but spend a great deal of leisure time in the St. Croix Valley.

Tom McCarty currently serves as the Stillwater City Administrator.  He has worked in county and city government in Minnesota and Wisconsin for over 35 years.  Tom has broad background and experience in public sector organization structure and operations, policy analysis, fiscal and personnel management.  He has been actively involved in professional and community service organizations and citizen engagement initiatives.  Tom and his wife Darla reside in Stillwater. 
 

Lori Mueller is a Human Resources Leader who is passionate about employee engagement and development. She has a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Concordia University and is currently employed as a HR Manager at DiaSorin in Stillwater. Professional accomplishments include developing successful internship programs, implementing career development paths, and identifying creative strategies to enhance employee engagement. Lori and her husband Brian feel very fortunate to work in the beautiful community in which they live and raise their 5 children. In her personal time, Lori enjoys attending her children's many activities, volunteering at the local schools, church, and participating in community events.

I was born and raised in South Dakota, graduating with my Bachelors Degree in Microbiology from South Dakota State University. I started my healthcare career in the Laboratory at the VA Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD. My leadership journey began to flourish with opportunities to; create and operate a mobile laboratory, develop leadership positions in Quality and Infection Control and finally, advancing to a Healthcare System Leadership position as Chief of Diagnostics Services. After a few years I found myself at Lakeview Hospital where I have the pleasure to lead a highly engaged team in Ancillary Services. My wife, Donnie and I have settled into the St. Croix Valley, enjoying everything it has to offer, from the magic of the St. Croix River to the diversity of the Twin Cities and surrounding communities.

I am a local Independent Insurance Broker with over 17 years experience as an insurance agent.  Specializing in Auto, Home, Life, Business.  I love to meet with people to review their current insurance coverage, explain they benefit from it and make any suggestions to insure all of their needs are met.
I live here in Stillwater with my wife and three daughters. We spend most of our time traveling for volleyball, soccer and softball.
Proud supporter of American Cancer Society's Relay for Life along with Stillwater Pony Athletics.  I am also a member of Stillwater Elks #179.

Annette Sallman is the Director of Community Education for Stillwater Area Public Schools.  She has more than 25 years of experience in education. After joining the Stillwater school district in 2004, Annette served in several roles before assuming the director’s position in 2014.  Although she does not live in Stillwater she considers this her community.  Beyond her work for the school district, she is a board member for United Way Washington County East, serves on the Lakeview Health Foundation Health and Well-Being Advisory Committee and is an active chamber member. 

After 30+ years in a variety of leadership roles in the corporate world Margaret founded UXL. A career coach, author and workshop facilitator, she works with individuals and teams to accelerate their career and overcome challenges.
Margaret is also a licensed practitioner for Insights Discovery, a self assessment tool that helps her clients identify their strengths, motivators and management style to enable their ultimate effectiveness. Margaret and her husband, Marlay, raised their two boys in Stillwater and continue to reside in this historic town.

My wife Alison and I have two dogs, a Pit Bull named Dahlia, a teacup Chihuahua named Tank (weighs 3lbs) and a cat we call Doo. We love Rat Rods, motorcycles and many other outdoor activities. We are also on the board for eRATicate Cancer Cruise, a non-profit where we raise money for Local patients, families and caregivers along with national research charities. We have a passion for helping people and enjoying time with family and friends alike.

I have 21 years service in the Army and still active in the Reserves. I am proud to offer a Military/Police/Fire/EMS discount.

I highly value my relationship with clients and enjoy that I get to partner with them in reaching their personal/family goals. 
 

I have been in the financial services industry for 30 years spending much of this time in a leadership role. During this time I have worked in Rochester MN, Eau Claire WI and now Oak Park Heights where I am a Business Loan Officer at Royal Credit Union. My husband, David and I have two adult children and a 15 month old granddaughter. I love spending time with family, friends and my two dogs. I also enjoy nature, running, meeting new people and learning new things.

Since September of 2014, Ted Wegleitner has been the President of Lakeview Hospital.  In July of 2015, Ted added the role of Chief Executive Officer of Lakeview Health and became the Executive Leader of the HealthPartners St. Croix Valley hospitals and clinics.  In addition to his role at Lakeview, Ted oversees the healthcare operations at Amery Hospital and Clinic, Hudson Hospital and Clinic, and Westfields Hospital and Clinic in New Richmond.
 
Ted lives in St. Joseph Township with his wife Maureen.  He has three children and one grandchild. He enjoys fishing, golf, and hiking in Willow River State Park.