Our People

At the core of what makes Meals From The Heart one of the most incredible organizations you’ll ever encounter are the people. From leaders to volunteers, the common threads among our leadership and loyal volunteers are:

A passion to help people
Enthusiasm and energy
A positive attitude
A commitment to thoughtful decision making and implementation
Pride in the work
Respect for the people served

Meet a few of the folks that help make our events happen.

Elizabeth Reisinger

President

Freelance Writer and Communications Professional

Peggy Carlson

Vice President

Community Volunteer - Tech High Alumnus

Tim Beck

Treasurer

Accountant-Clifton/Larson/Allen LLP

Pat Krueger

Secretary

Retired SCSU Admissions Director

Bruce Hentges

Executive Director

Retired Educator

Abdi Daisane

Business Owner - Blooming Kids Childcare

Dan Edelbrock

Commercial Banker - U.S.Bank

Jared Ellerson

Apollo Activities Director

Cindy Harner

RSM-Mars Petcare

Lori Johnson

Clearview PTA Chair - Parent Volunteer

Patrick Kruchten

Certified Financial Planner - Proviant Group

David Langerud

Tech Activities Director

Kathy Lyerly

Retired Educator - District 742 Youth Services - Project Coordinator

Sara Martini

Media Specialist
Westwood Elementary

Jim Michaud

Retired Activities Director/Educator

Bruce Mohs

Retired Educator - School Board Member

Laura Pfannenstein

CFO-Brutger Equities, Inc

Aric Putnam

College Professor

Chad Roggeman

Attorney - Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd

Steve Schiller

Business Owner

Randy Schoenrock

Elementary Teacher

Greta Stark-Kraker

CMCF - Director of Donor Relations

Eric Vollen

Marketing & PR Manager - Catholic Charities

John Wertz