Chel Anderson, Hovland - Chairperson
Chel is an ecologist with MN DNR. She has been a board member of NSMA since
1989, serving in a number of positions. She has extensive experience serving
other non-profits, as well as NSMA.
Wayne Russ, Tofte - Vice Chairperson
Wayne has been a member of NSMA since its inception in 1986, and he was
instrumental in assisting with the design and layout of the ACA. He is
a member of the Arrowhead Center for the Arts Board of Directors, the
driving force behind the annual bluegrass Masters Weekend, a musician and
a wildlife biologist.
Susan Lappi, Hovland - Treasurer
Susan retired as Vice President of Ecolab Inc. Global Purchasing and moved to Hovland in 2003.
She joined the board in 2007 and has other non-profit board experience. Susan enjoys Lake Superior fishing,
fiber artistry, gardening, and playing the piano.
Nancy Kemp, Hovland
Nancy joined our board of directors in 2006. She is a retired RN and has
lived in Cook County for 15 years. Nancy enjoys singing, playing piano and
is also a fiber artist.
Myra Theimer, Grand Marais
Myra is a silvaculturist with the U.S. Forest Service and plays the violin
in the band Over the Waterfall. She has been a board member since 2000.
Greg Tofte, Tofte
Greg is a life-long resident of Cook County. He has been a supporter of NSMA
for many years and joined the NSMA board in 2006.
Larry Waddell, Lutsen
Larry is the owner of Wild Country Maple Products, a nationally recognized
maple syrup operation. He plays guitar and is a member of the band Over
the Waterfall in Grand Marais. In addition to serving on the NSMA board
(joined in 2005), Larry also volunteers for many youth activities, including
coaching youth sports.
Erik Hahn, Grand Marais
Kim Jacobson, Grand Marais - Program Director
Kim has just recently moved to the North Shore after graduating from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She has a degree in music with an emphasis in vocal performance and a minor in French.
