Meet Our Board Members
Chris Schneider, President
Member Since 2022
Chris has a background in the construction industry and has been involved in operating several companies at a national level over the span of 20 years. As one of the founding members of the Chisago Lakes Good Neighbors Club Chris was honored for the opportunity to take on the role of president to contribute work experience, business knowledge and public relations in an effort to build a strong, lasting organization.
Chris and his wife Stephanie have resided in the Chisago Lakes area with their four children for over 20 years and will forever call it home. Chris is very passionate about community involvement and giving back to others on a daily basis. He has found with his travels around the country that it has afforded him the opportunity to touch many people from all walks of life with things as simple as a smile and a greeting.
What Chris holds most true to heart is his involvement with the Chisago Lakes Good Neighbors Club and helping to ensure that he and the other members turn the organization into a legacy that does good in our community for many years to come.
Scott Ross, Vice President
Member Since 2022
Scott has an extensive background in sales, marketing, and management. In his current role of 21 years, he is a National Sales Director for TracFone/Verizon Wireless; responsibilities including Financial Acumen, Demand Generation, Supply Chain Excellence, and Category Development.
Scott has lived in the Chisago Lake area for 17 years. His daughter had her first birthday shortly after moving to the Lindstrom area. He has been able to see her grow up in the community they love, enjoying the chain of lakes, snowmobiling, and giving back to local businesses.
The community is very important to Scott and his family, which is why he felt blessed by the opportunity to be part of the Chisago Lakes Good Neighbor’s Club. Scott did not hesitate to accept the board position of Vice President for the CLGNC, and to continue to do good for the community by paying it forward and lending a helping hand.
Michele (Shelley) Lindau, Secretary
Member Since 2022
Shelley moved from Hugo to Chisago City with her three children in 1999. After raising them on Green Lake and in the Chisago Lakes School District, they became successful adults and left her an empty nester. A few years ago, she downsized and now lives on North Center Lake. She fell in love with the area because of the numerous lakes, outdoor spaces, and down-to-earth character of its residents. Shelley enjoys all seasons and all types of outdoor recreation.
For the past 25 years, Shelley has worked in administration as City Clerk for the City of Hugo. In that role she has supported numerous volunteer organizations and understands how civic service is important in making a community a great place to live, work and play. Shelley is a one of the founding members of the CLGNC. Her need to give back to the community and work alongside like-minded people has helped create a vibrant group with a shared passion for acts of kindness. Shelley encourages everyone to join and support the CLGNC in making a positive impact on all who live in and visit the Chisago Lakes Area.
Marlys Dunne, Treasurer
Member Since 2022
Born and raised in Thief River Falls, MN, Marlys moved to the Twin Cities to start a professional career after completing a degree in Accounting at St. Cloud State University. Her husband of 28 years, Shawn, is a graduate of Chisago Lakes. Shortly after they married, they bought their first home in Lindstrom and raised their sons, Michael and David.
While employed full-time and raising their family, she completed her Master of Business Administration at Bethel University. With experience in multiple industries, she has developed a strong passion for manufacturing, and strongly support initiatives to grow skilled manufacturing in our community. Marlys is presently Vice Present of Park Manufacturing and serves as County Commissioner for Chisago Lakes. Volunteering in this community is very important to her and her current volunteer roles include the Chisago Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Chisago Lakes Visitors Bureau and the Chisago City Economic Development Authority (EDA). She was actively engaged in the ABC (America’s Best Communities) Competition as a committee facilitator and final round community representative, with a focus on education and work force development.
As a seasoned business professional, Marlys brings a strong analytical and decisive approach to problem solving, working with organizations ranging from $5 million to $150 million. She understands the importance of vision, strategy, and accountability. Her strengths include an ability to solve problems timely, fairly, and efficiently by gathering the facts and input necessary to make good decisions and achieve the goals at hand.
In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, biking, sailing, and spending time with friends and family. She is very proud to call Chisago Lakes her home and honored to be Treasurer of the CL Good Neighbors Club.
Natasha Zarich, Director of Communication and Activities Committee Chair
Member Since 2022
Natasha is a Concordia University, St. Paul graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. In a short time, she advanced to various leadership roles within the company in which she is currently employed. Her roles within the company have given her the opportunity to work with and manage several teams and projects, which she enjoys greatly. She was also selected to represent the company in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leader’s Lab, joining a group of young leaders from Minnesota. This gave her the opportunity to network and build relationships with leaders from around the state.
In the communities they serve, Natasha actively represents her company with community volunteer efforts, projects, and initiatives. Many of these projects involved planning, logistics, and fundraising. She believes it’s important to be involved in community efforts, which is why the Chisago Lakes Good Neighbor’s Club is a great fit for her.
Growing up in Minnesota, Natasha has always enjoyed outdoor and lake life; one of the reasons she quickly fell in love with the Chisago Lakes area. Although new to our community, Natasha is passionate and dedicated to maintaining and promoting the well-being of the Chisago Lakes area by living our CLGNC mission statement.
Tim Clark, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2022
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Dana Helm, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2022
Dana joined the Chisago Lakes Good Neighbor club to be with others who share the value of everyday kindness, helping each other, and actively participating in events that bring us together to connect and build our sense of community. Dana is a former graduate of CL high-school and after raising their 2 kids in the Twin Cities, she and her husband returned to Lindstrom in 2021. She enjoys the area’s natural setting and outdoor activities, and also likes to travel to learn about and enjoy other places and cultures.
As a Board member, she brings 30 years of business leadership experience from roles in Operations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology, and Vendor Management. Her roles have involved strategic thinking and planning, as well as leading teams through change. Companies she has worked for include Thomson Reuters – a global information solution provider, Boston Scientific – a medical device company, and Target – a retail company. In addition, she was on the Board for Donate Good Stuff, an organization that connects people with items to donate with nonprofits in need; promoting purposeful reuse while helping others.
In her role as a Good Neighbor, she hopes to bring her passion for helping others and the community along with her experience to help build an organization that continues to grow - making an impact, however small, one act at a time.
Lori Bestler, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2022
Lori Bestler is the founder and owner of the Mindscapes Unlimited Mind Coaching Center in Anoka, MN; a private mind empowerment coaching and hypnotherapy practice that specializes in working with high level entrepreneurs and independent business professionals with busy minds as well as emphatic and high sensitive people-HSP.
As a nationally recognized Mind Empowerment Coach, Award Winning Motivational Speaker and Self-Help Recording Artist Lori has helped transform thousands of men and women’s lives through her Coaching Program, Audios, Women's Retreats, and Speaking engagements. She integrates powerful holistic practices such as hypnosis, NLP, and sound therapy, while bringing over 30 years of experience in personal and professional development. Prior to developing her business, Lori was an executive assistant, a “Go Team” Trainer and facilitator for the support staff of a large manufacturing company for 14 years. She also has 12 years' experience developing and leading a team of 200+ nationally recognized direct sales consultants, earning incentive trips every year. Lori's commitment to the health, wealth and well-being of the busy-minded population has made her a sought-after speaker and coach. She has been interviewed on numerous radio programs such as The Business Forum, World Talk Radio-Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life Program, and The Prosperity Student. She has also been featured in The Edge Holistic Magazine, and on North Metro TV. In 2017, Lori was presented the Business Woman of the Year award by the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
In May of 2020, Lori made the decision to move from Elk River into her elderly parents' home to be their caregiver while still running her business in Anoka. A year later her mother died of Alzheimer's. After that, having a little more time on her hands, she heard about the Chisago Lakes Good Neighbor Club. Seeing time and again, that what went on in a person’s mind influenced their health, happiness and determined what they achieved in life, she sought to be a part of something locally that was influencing a positive mindset, demonstrating that there are still good people in the world by leading through example. CLGNC fit her heart's desire perfectly. She joined after attending her first meeting, accepted the position of New Members Chair shortly after, and a year later joined the board.
Dennis Kammerer, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2022
Dennis lived in the Chisago lakes area as a child until 8th grade when his family moved to Lake Elmo, graduating from Stillwater High. He loves all outside activities and being around family and friends! His family started a production woodworking business, and they all worked together at it for 28 years. During that time, Dennis started a residential construction business which he still works at. He moved back to the area in his 30’s and raised three children that all graduated from Chisago High School. They have all started their way! With the love for their community, it has always been Dennis and his family’s priority to support all local businesses, and to show respect to our parks and lakes. He looks forward to working together to help each other have a better life and a better environment!
Trena Morrison, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2022
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Craig Anderson, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2024
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