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 Communications
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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Jeri Watters, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2022
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Bruce Meehan, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2024
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Lori Meehan, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2022
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Chris DuBose, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2022
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Rochelle Hernandez, Board Member at Large
Member Since 2024
Rochelle has lived in Lindstrom with her husband, Gary, for 15 years. Together, they have a blended family with two children each and several grandchildren.
In 2009, Rochelle earned her degree in medical coding and has since obtained two professional certifications. With 13 years of experience at a children's hospital, she is passionate about her work. Her responsibilities have included training medical providers on proper documentation practices, teaching coworkers how to code neurology (her specialty), and contributing to discussions on medical compliance and company policies.
Rochelle is proud to be a part of this community that she’s come to love. She especially enjoys spreading random acts of kindness, believing that the world could always use more of it.
