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Entrepreneur 360 Award Recipient from Entrepreneur Magazine as a technology leader known for innovation and web product development expertise with deep experience in Compliance, Security, Amazon Web Services & Cloud technologies, along with DevOps and Agile methodologies.

I am a Certified Public Accountant and Partner with Forward Accounting. Forward Accounting is a tax and accounting firm with offices in Stillwater, MN, Centuria, WI and Frederic, WI. Our firm provides tax compliance, planning, accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services for both businesses and individuals. Prior to launching Forward Accounting, I worked for two other public accounting firms - Foley Kalseim, Ltd. in Lake Elmo and Grant Thornton, LLP in Minneapolis. Prior to my accounting career, I spent 10 years managing a small specialty sporting goods store in White Bear Lake. Additionally, I am an adjunct faculty member at Metropolitan State University, teaching accounting in the school’s College of Management.

Ashley has a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy since 2009 as well as advanced training and certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. She teaches Doctorate of Physical Therapy students at the University of Minnesota and has a bustling wellness-centered private practice in Stillwater, MN called “Align Optimal Wellness.” Helping people to recover full function and achieve their goals is a priority for Ashley. Clients find her to be a supportive and caring advocate for the whole person while she uses evidence-based treatment for recovery as well as preventative training for longevity, health, and hyper-wellness through the lifespan.

My name is Ashli Rode and I am a product manager at DiaSorin. I have worked at DiaSorin for 6 years starting as a product support specialist in 2014 and recently moving into my current role in 2020. I enjoy learning new skills and strongly believe in our company’s mission striving for quality and innovation to support laboratories and physician so they can focus on what matters most, patient care. I grew up in Stillwater, MN and have always felt a strong connection to the community. I am thankful for the support and love of my family, especially my parents and my husband. I have been blessed with two beautiful and strong willed children; Chris (2) and Annmarie (1) who inspire me daily.

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. 

Kelly Stenerson is the Development and Community Engagement Manager for the United Way of Washington County East. Her role is to educate the community on the importance of philanthropy, while bridging relationships and fundraising for the many agencies that United Way supports. A life-long resident of Stillwater, Kelly is active with the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and loves to contribute her time and talents with various local non-profit events. Kelly loves living in downtown Stillwater with her husband Christian and her black lab, Luna.

Owner of Mediamazing and Monroe Film & Photo.

Grant is the founder/owner of MN Benefits, an independent health insurance brokerage based in the historic Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul.  He is a UW-Eau Claire graduate (go Blugolds!) and a newer Stillwater resident.  

MN Benefits represents health insurance companies (BlueCross, United Health, Health Partners, etc.) and helps small businesses and Medicare eligible folks decide what coverage is best for them.  We are truly unbiased and our services are $0 cost!