Downtown Stillwater Steering Committee

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.

Tim Gladhill is the Community Development Director for the City of Stillwater, focusing on economic development policy but also providing support for long-range planning, building safety inspections and code enforcement/neighborhood health. Prior to Stillwater, Tim spend approximately 20 years with the City of Ramsey, starting as a Public Works Maintenance Worker and moving up to Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director. Tim also serves on the Board of Directors for the American Planning Association, a 40,000 member professional organization serving local Planning Professionals. Tim served nearly a decade on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association, including two (2) terms as Chapter President.

Dave Junker is a 11 year Stillwater City Council member representing Ward 2 which includes most of downtown Stillwater. Dave worked for US Bank for 25 years and has been in banking for over 30 years mostly in Branch Management and Business Banking. Dave recently retired after working for Anytime Fitness Corporate Office in Woodbury for 8 years selling existing fitness clubs all over North America. Dave has been involved with many boards and commissions through-out Stillwater for 30 years. He is a former Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce President (2001, 2002). He is married to Libby Junker, they live in downtown Stillwater and enjoy fitness and golfing.

Joe Kohlmann grew up in South St. Paul and attended South St. Paul High School. He attended Hamline University and majored in Political Science. Afterward he attended Minnesota State University and obtained a M.A. in Urban and Regional Studies with a management concentration. He has worked in City Administration for 13 years for the the cities of Tonka Bay, St. Francis and now Stillwater.

Shawn Sanders, Stillwater City Engineer and Public Works Director, has been with Stillwater since 1997. Prior to accepting his current position with the City, he served in the City’s Assistant City Engineer and Civil Engineer positions. He grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota, attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and worked for the City of Mendota Heights prior to working in the St. Croix River Valley. Shawn and his wife live in Vadnais Heights and have three kids in college. He enjoys hiking in his spare time.

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.

I grew up in So. St. Paul and went to college at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. I have lived in the Stillwater area for 20 years with my husband and 3 children. Working part-time while raising my kids allowed me the opportunity to pursue my passion to volunteer and plan fundraising events for a variety of groups including Rutherford Elementary, Youth Advantage and Ponies Football. I began working with Discover Stillwater almost 5 years ago and have absolutely loved promoting our beautiful town. My primary responsibilities in this role are Events Calendar management, information distribution, social media content and creation, customer service and project assistance. I look forward to collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce in an effort to provide the best experience possible for our tourists and our community.

Kelly works for Discover Stillwater, the convention and visitor bureau for Oak Park Heights and Stillwater, MN. She is a graduate from the University of Minnesota- Morris, and holds a certificate from the University of Minnesota for Growing Tourism Leadership, along with a certificate in Nonprofit Administration. Kelly was part of the award-winning efforts for “Integrated Marketing and Branding” recognized at the 2020 Explore Minnesota Tourism Awards Ceremony. She is an alumnus of the Blandin Community Leadership Program, and serves on numerous volunteer boards. She has a strong passion for travel, historic downtowns, and marketing, and is enjoying becoming part of the Stillwater community.

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. 

Jennifer is a diligent leader with years of experience in service and guest experience. Jennifer values relationships and enjoys lending support to others. Working for the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, she is passionate about serving the community and sharing all the wonderful opportunities we have to offer local residents, businesses and our visitors.

Kadie is the General Manager of the Lora Hotel and a graduate of North Dakota State University. She serves on the Discover Stillwater Board of Directors, her HOA board, and is active in industry associations. When she's not working, Kadie enjoys golf, running, karaoke, quality time with her Grandma, and is a licensed wedding officiant. Kadie prides herself on creating a memorable and positive experience for guests. 

Richard McDonough is a 3rd generation Stillwaterite  ( not sure if that is a word ) and Broker owner of R M Realty.  Richard is actively involved in the community and giving back is one of the cornerstones of R M Realty. From sponsoring events to producing and posting videos of local businesses, non profits and the people that make this area we all call home. Richard and all the agents at R M Realty are here to expertly serve your needs from helping you find your first home to selling your exceptional and unique estate. We have done it all. Richard's 30 years of real estate knowledge combined with his love for the area will give you that edge that really makes a difference ! feel free to stop in our downtown , 124 Main St N location to chat about the market or to get some local information. We are here to help!

Sustainable Stillwater's mission is to support initiatives that promote social, economic and environmental resiliency in the greater Stillwater area. We are a volunteer-driven group that thinks globally but acts locally on projects to make Stillwater green, sustainable, and resilient.  We also operate the Greater Stillwater Area Green Business Directory and Awards at GreenStillwater.org, which is open to any business located within or that serves Washington County, MN.

Sara grew up in a northern Minnesota mining town where she learned the value of hard work, the healing powers of the deep woods, and importance of a connected community. She loves a good challenge and is certain to push her physical and mental strength with unique challenges every year. Her family: Nathan, Astoria, & Elianah, fill her life with joy. Sara, along with her husband, have co-owned several Anytime Fitness Centers since 2005. She founded Look Good Naked Training which was later rebranded as Trumi Training. She and her husband launched the Trumi Franchise system. She was a virtual trainer for Wellbeats; a virtual fitness experience. In December of 2019 Sara ventured into the world of hospitality, by opening The Lumberjack, an axe-throwing bar, and in 2021 Mad Capper. Her and Nathan also own three vacation rentals in Stillwater.

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.

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