*2025-26 LITV Steering Committee

Robin serves as the President of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce where she began in 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 building 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 fast-paced organizations. She has a passion for the community and has lived in Stillwater for over 33 years. Robin has two children and two grandchildren. 

I was born in California but moved to Stillwater when I was 2 years Old. I have lived in the St. Croix Valley my whole life. I went to school to be an EMT in 1995 and then went on to Paramedic School in 2000. I started working at Lakeview in 2001. I also have worked in Chisago county as a Paramedic. I went back to school in 2005 for Architectural Drafting. I worked for 2 years as an Architectural Drafter but realized I missed being a paramedic full time. I came back full time to lakeview in January of 2008. I am currently the Operations Supervisor at Lakeview EMS as well as the Paramedic Team Lead for Washington County SWAT since 2014. I live in Bayport with my wife 2 kids and a dog. We have 4 kids two adult children Michelle and Hannah and then Keanna and Jayden. I love to Fish, Golf and spend time on the water with my family. I own a small business building custom fishing rods.

As a wife, mother, daughter, and working professional, I am trying to do it all. During the day you will find me championing our National Park, the St. Croix River. Evenings and weekends, I'm on the side of the pool or the soccer pitch cheering on my children or volunteering in our community. Throughout my life, building relationships has always been a focus. From patients in my clinic, members and supporters in the nonprofits I have worked with, colleagues in my volunteer efforts, and parents on the sidelines. I am most excited about the connections and relationships that will come from my cohort in Leadership in the Valley.

I grew up in the Stillwater area and graduated Stillwater High School in 2012 followed by the University of River Falls in 2016 with a Major in Criminal Justice and Sociology. I started working for the Stillwater Police Department in 2017 as a Data Specialist and Terminal Agency Coordinator. I met my husband in 2012 and in 2017 we got married at the Stillwater Country Club. We have two boys that are four and one years old. I love spending time golfing, fishing, hunting and being outside all year round. My husband is a full time Firefighter for the Stillwater Fire Department, along with my father who is an Assistant Chief for the Stillwater Fire Department.

Julie lives in Bayport with her husband and three children. She loves being outdoors, traveling, and being an Uber for three different schools and multiple sports. Julie has a diverse background with over 26 years of program management in national and local non-profits, museums, state government, and corporations. She enjoys work that reflects the intersection of mission, staff and volunteers, programs, community, and budgets. She finds professional fulfillment as a consultant for non-profits providing support and resources for program and volunteer management, staff structures and engagement, goal-setting, fundraising, and more. Julie's strengths are Communication, Individualization, Woo, Positivity, and Empathy.

I am a Police Captain for the Stillwater Police Department, in charge of the Patrol Division, and oversee all Patrol Officers and Patrol Sergeants, as well as all patrol operations. I have worked for the Stillwater Police Department for the past 12 years, first serving as a Community Service Officer, then Patrol Officer, then Patrol Sergeant, and now most recently Patrol Captain. My wife Gina and I live in Bayport with our two children, Jacob and Isla. I am enjoy fishing with my son, being at our cabin with family, and playing softball with our Police Association softball team. I am big into the outdoors and also do a lot of duck hunting in the fall. I love my job and strive to do good for our community on a daily basis on and off duty.

Dr. Krista Koehler is from the small town community of Marshfield in central Wisconsin. She attended the University of Minnesota for both her undergraduate and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, and is a current member of the Minnesota Dental Association and American Dental Association. Dr. Koehler opened Stillwater Modern Dentistry in 2023. She has a passion for educating her patients on the Mouth Body connection and how oral health contributes to overall body health. Dr. Koehler is excited to be putting down roots in Stillwater and investing in being a part of the community.

I grew up in the Town of Afton and currently live in Denmark Township. At age 14 I joined the Washington County Sheriffs Office explorer program. My senior year in high school I joined the Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT and retired from the fire department in 2012. When I graduated from Stillwater High School I joined the Reserve program at Washington County Sheriffs Office. I attended Century College and Mpls. Technical Collage and obtained by associate's degree in law enforcement. I was hired at Washington County Sheriffs Office in 2003 as a Deputy Sheriff. I have had the opportunity to work multiple positions at the Office. Patrol, School Resource Officer, Water/Parks/Trails, Water Recovery, Explorer Advisor, K9 Handler with K9 partner Zeke, MFF Commander, Honor Guard, Sergeant (Patrol, Special Projects and Sgt. of Security Operations) and SWAT Commander.

I was born and raised on a farm in rural Southern Minnesota and attended college at the University of Minnesota. My husband and I have 3 grown children living throughout the US. We opened, 83rd Street Abstract in 1998 and are still open on a small scale today. As our kids grew and became involved in activities and sports, I found that it was important to give back to those organizations as a Volunteer Non-Profit director, team manager, uniform coordinator, Program Director, Tournament Director, Fundraising Coordinator, etc. This provided the opportunity for my current position as Administrative Director for the St Croix Soccer Club.

Building on this history and continuing to provide opportunities for our players and community is a passion for me. It's important for me to work within the community and beyond to share the game of soccer at all levels with our youth and provide them with opportunities to expand beyond the St Croix Valley.

Bob Manning serves as one of the new Career Pathways Coordinator for Stillwater High School. Until this year, he spent his 26 years in education teaching Global Studies and AP Human Geography in Stillwater. He has lived in Stillwater for 20 years with his wife, Chris (who teaches 2nd grade in Centennial School District), and sons Jack (23), Luke (21) and Joe (17). Bob spent over 15 years as a volunteer hockey and soccer coach in Stillwater and still enjoys watching, maybe as much as he enjoys playing golf. He and Chris are also owners of The Passport Club, a geography enrichment program for elementary and middle schools.

Brian Mueller was appointed as the Chief of Police for the City of Stillwater in January 2021. He began his law enforcement career in 1998 with the White Bear Lake Police Department. Shortly after he accepted a position with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Brian has spent the majority of his 24 year career working in narcotics, investigations and SWAT. Brian has served as Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Commander, Commander of the Washington County Drug Task Force, Commander of the Washington County Investigative Unit and Overall Commander of the Washington County SWAT Team. In 2017 Brian was appointed by Sheriff Dan Starry to be the Chief Deputy, overseeing all Sheriff’s Office Operations. Chief Deputy Mueller graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a BA in Criminal Justice, minor in Business Administration and an MA in Police Leadership and Education Brian lives in Baytown Township with his wife Lori and 5 children.

Lori is an experienced HR leader with over 18 years of driving people strategy across diverse industries. Known as a trusted partner to leadership and a positive, passionate champion for employees, she focuses on building scalable, people-centric processes that support both growth and culture. With an optimistic, solutions-oriented approach, Lori brings deep expertise in talent strategy, organizational design, employee engagement, and operational excellence—consistently aligning HR practices with business goals while keeping the human experience at the center.

Lori was a graduate of the inaugural LITV Program in 2020, and is honored to serve on the Steering Committee, currently as a Co-Chair of the program.

Kirsten is a deeply skilled communications strategist and executive coach with more than twenty years of professional services consulting and advisory experience. From the break room to the boardroom, across nearly every industry, she built her career helping C-level execs of Fortune 500 companies communicate effectively with employees, clients and shareholders. As a professional executive communications coach and adviser, Kirsten works with senior executives and their leadership teams to help them become more impactful and influential speakers and leaders. She lectures, mentors, and advises future CIOs and start-up founders as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute. Kirsten Parker is a board member and past board chair of The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Schools, a board member for Curio Dance Company, and a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach and LUMA-certified Design Thinking Practitioner. 

Aimee grew up in No. St. Paul and graduated from UW Madison with a degree in Interior Design. She worked in the corporate world designing spaces and selling office furniture for 15 years before she decided to open a yarn store in 2009. Darn Knit Anyway is located on Main Street in Stillwater. The business has grown over the years and has expanded to include a robust online store as well as a Maker's Lounge. Throughout her 14 years on Main Street she was the chair of the Stillwater Parking Commission and was on the board of the now dissolved Mainstreet Stillwater Independent Business Alliance. She and her husband are enjoying a recent empty nest now that their two kids are college bound. She lives in Somerset, WI.

Brooke grew up in Hudson, WI and completed her undergraduate degree in journalism with an emphasis in communication studies from UW-River Falls. She was always the kid who asked ‘why?’ so getting paid to ask questions and get to know people felt like the perfect fit. Upon graduation, Brooke accepted a role as a marketing manager in Eau Claire, WI – a town she had never even heard of before moving there. After calling the Chippewa Valley home for over 8 years, she is thrilled to be back in the Stillwater area! Brooke currently serves as Business Development Manager for Market & Johnson, officing in Stillwater.

Personally, Brooke is the proud mom to her first baby, Nora, fur mom to two rambunctious labrador retrievers, Timber and Tundra, and adventure partner to her husband, Corby. Outside of work and family time, you can find Brooke racking up miles on her Peloton, throwing around heavy weights, and sampling hard ciders on a patio overlooking a lake

I am a life long resident of the city of Stillwater, born and raised. My love for this town has guided me most my life. I have passed up many jobs and other opportunities outside of Stillwater, as part of my loyalty to our town. My wife Jen and I are very adventurous, constantly enjoying the wonderful activities, Stillwater has to offer. I have also spent many hours on the ball fields with my son Carter and daughter Charli. The St. Croix River seems to flow through all of our veins.

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. 

Deborah loves the Midwest – she grew up in Wisconsin and North Dakota and has lived in Minnesota since attending St. Olaf College. She has been in community banking for nearly 25 years, and with First Resource Bank since November 2020. Deborah got her start in banking as a teller and has held several different roles, all of which have led to her current position at First Resource Bank. As VP Commercial & Retail Lending and Onboarding Manager for OnPoint, a new division of the bank, she splits her time between the deposit and loan sides of the Bank.  Deborah is married with two middle schoolers and an adorable dog, Doc. Her favorite thing to do is watch her kids play all sorts of sports including baseball, soccer, football, dance and freestyle skiing. She also enjoys reading, walking the family dog, dabbling in mountain biking and skiing, cabin time, and simply spending time with her friends and family.