Virginia Community Foundation Board & Staff
The Virginia Community Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who live or work in the Virginia area, who are knowledgeable about our community, and who are committed to ensuring that the spirit and intent of each gift is honored.
Front row: Keith Harvey, Nancee Norri, Linda Niskanen (Exec. Director), Deb Luoma (Administrative Assistant), Mike Appelwick, Brenda Suihkonen. Back Row: Brandon Seppala, Paul Carlson, Donna Leese, Jeanne Prittinen, John Kohlhase, Chris Bialke, Ken Sussman. Not pictured: Ronda Harvey, Brittany Chopp & Robert Prittinen.
| Board | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Seppala, Board Chair | Co-owner, Pohaki Lumber | 2006 |
| Donna Leese, Past Chair | Support Staff – IR Youth in Action & Partners | 2005 |
| Nancee Norri, Vice Chair | Co-owner, Norri Distributing | 2004 |
| Paul Carlson, 2nd Vice Chair | Ass't Executive Director of AEOA Employment & Training Director Human Resources Director |
2009 |
| Brenda Suihkonen, Board Secretary | Professional Photographer | 2006 |
| Keith Harvey, Board Treasurer | Director of Finace & Facilities, Mesabi Range College | 2007 |
| Micheal Appelwick | Co-owner, Northeast Technical Services | 2006 |
| Christopher Bialke | Partner, Ryan Kasner Bialke, LLC | 2008 |
| Brittany Chopp | Health Career Specialist | 2008 |
| Ronda (Rudy) Harvey | Banking Services Manager, Queen City Federal Savings Bank | 2007 |
| John Kohlhase | Creative Director/Account Executive, WA Fisher Advertising & Printing | 2008 |
| Robert Prittinen | Mining Consultant | 2003 |
| Dr. Kenneth Sussman | Retired Physician | 2009 |
| Jeanne Prittinen | Active community volunteer | 2010 |
| Staff | ||
| Linda Niskanen | Executive Director | 2001 |
| Deb Luoma | Administrative Assistant | 2004 |