In December of 2007, Jenny Gray was hired to fill the position of Executive Director following Margaret Longie’s retirement. Jenny had worked at CAER as Margaret’s assistant for the previous 2.5 years. Her background includes working and/or volunteering in the community in the non-profit sector for the past 12 years.
Carmen Pouliot - Associate Director
In February 2008, CAER welcomed Carmen on staff as the new Associate Director. Carmen, a lifelong resident of Elk River, has extensive knowledge of the community and CAER. She also possesses a wide array of office and customer service skills.
Since April 2009, Gretch has been the receptionist at CAER. She possesses numerous office and organizational skills. She covers all of the reception duties at CAER and provides back-up assistance to incoming clients at the food shelf. Gretch is also the person to talk to if you are interested in volunteering.
Kris Waldoch - client intake specialist
Heather Olson - floor coordinator in the warehouse area
Board of Directors
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Pastor Diane Nelson & Joanne Hartfiel LaDonna Ahrens & Heather Olawsky Lorrie Franz Dennis Hove Pastor Terry Grzybowski & Mike Boelter Rev. Margaret Quill & Billie Jo Bishop Gwyn Schwanbeck Deacon Fred St. Jean Pastor Tom Koelln Reverend Bill Pieper Reverend Dana Mann & Kris Anderson Pastor Phil Strom
AFFILIATION Freshwaters UMC Central Lutheran Church Christ Lutheran Church Elk River Lutheran Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Lord of Glory Lutheran Church St. Andrews Catholic Church St. John Lutheran Church of ZM St. John Lutheran Church of ER Union Congregational United Methodist Church of ER
**Board Members - Access the password protected meeting minutes by clicking here.
CAER is a Sherburne County United Way Agency
CAER is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. All contributions are tax deductible (as allowed by law).
