Virginia Community Foundation Board & Staff

The Virginia Community Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are actively involved in achieving the Foundation's mission. They live or work in the Virginia area, are knowledgeable about our community, and work hard to ensure that the spirit and intent of each gift is honored. 

Board
Nancee Norri, Chair Co-owner, Norri Distributing 2004
Paul Carlson, Vice Chair Ass't Executive Director of AEOA 2009
Rudy Harvey, 2nd Vice Chair Banking Services Manager, Queen City Federal Savings Bank 2007
Carol Sundquist, Board Secretary Active Community Volunteer 2010
Keith Harvey, Board Treasurer Director of Finance & Facilities, Mesabi Range College 2007
Brandon Seppala, Past Chair Co-owner, Pohaki Lumber 2006
Michael Appelwick Co-owner, Northeast Technical Services 2006
Christopher Bialke Partner, Ryan Kasner Bialke, LLC 2008
Brittany Chopp Health Career Specialist 2008
Donna Leese Support Staff – IR Youth in Action & Partners 2005
Mike Perala Manager, Strategic Accounts, Minnesota Power 2010
Brenda Suihkonen Professional photographer 2006
Staff
Mary Hermanson Executive Director 2011