Meet The Board

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Dan is originally from Grand Meadow, MN, graduating from there in 1989.  He then attended Rochester Community College where he received an Associate's in the Arts degree in 1992.  He continued his education at Winona State University and graduated in 1994 with a degree in History/Pre-Law. Dan then attended William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, MN and graduated in 1997. He became a licensed attorney in Minnesota in October, 1997.

Dan joined Gullickson & Peterson Law in Kasson in February of 1999.  He became a partner in 2000, and kept the Kasson practice after the partnership dissolved in 2004. He has been Ziebell Law Office, with main office in Kasson and a satellite office in Hayfield. 

Dan is very active in the community. He has been the Secretary/Treasurer of the Exchange Club of Kasson-Mantorville, Treasurer/Secretary of the Dodge County Bar Association and active in his church, St. John's Lutheran Church of Kasson. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the Kasson Chamber of Commerce.

During his free time, Dan likes to bowl, golf, watch baseball and spend time with his family.

Brad retired after working 42 years in Finance and Accounting.  His career included time in public accounting, healthcare and as a Production Controller for Pearson in Owatonna, MN.  He's been connected to the Center since 2009 and serves as Treasurer.  He lives in Northfield with his wife Melanie.  They have two children and six wonderful grandchildren that take up much of their time these days.  When he's not with his grandchildren, he enjoys walking, fishing and traveling.

Karen moved to Owatonna from Scottsdale, AZ to Owatonna in late 2018 and joined the Board in 2020.  Her background includes 35 years managing operations in the corporate insurance world with Prudential and USAA before starting her own business.  Her business, While You're Busy LLC, is primarily focused on marketing and digital strategies.  

She enjoys spending time with her daughter Jordan, son-in-law Zach and granddaughters Joelle and Tatum as well as getting involved in the community. 

My name is Sara Barnes and I live in Albert Lea, Minnesota. I work full time at the Freeborn County Department of Human Services as an adult mental health case manager. I am a member of the Albert Lea Exchange Club for about 13 years now. I began my journey with Exchange while doing an Internship with the Exchange Club Center for Family Unity as a Parent Mentor. I graduated with my Social Work degree and stayed on for a bit working part time with the Center. I have 3 adult children, 2 grandchildren and 2 naughty puppies. 

Leshia graduated from Iowa State University in 1991 with a BS degree and began her career in banking that same year.  During her career she has worked in three states and in several areas of the financial services industry at both National and Community banks.

Leshia's volunteer experience includes Relay for Life, Mason City Downtown Association, Windsor Heights Annual Mini Marathon, Rotary, Owatonna Business Women and more.

She has been married to her husband, Troy for 22 years and together they have three children: Whitney, Nick and Sam as well as three dogs: Chloe, Copper and Ivy.   They have lived in Owatonna for 8 years.   Her hobbies include traveling, boating, fishing, movies, shopping and any opportunity to be involved with her kids.  

Hello, my name is Abby I was born and raised in Owatonna on a small hobby farm and graduated from the OHS in 2021. I have been with Premier Banks in Owatonna for the previous 5 years as a Banker. I have A black cat named Skadi that is three years old and in my free time I enjoy reading, going four wheeling and spending time with friends.