Past Speakers
April 19, 2013
Brad von Bank and Kristin Pardue
Co-founders of Rêve Consulting and Rêve Academy
Our April speakers will attempt to answer the question What on earth makes a husband and wife decide to become business partners?
Kristin and Brad are the first husband and wife speakers to share their story(s) at the breakfast. As if their lives aren't busy enough as parents, they founded a new breed of strategy consultancy called Rêve Consulting in 2009. And, simultaneously, they co-created Rêve Academy: a North Minneapolis non-profit that helps middle school students dream up, design and develop their own website.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: Julie Desmond - George Konik Associates, Inc.
Donation:$1,714 made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
This donation was made in honor of a special young friend who is currently battling leukemia at the Amplatz Children's Hospital
March 15, 2013
Walter Chesley
Senior HR Executive & Global Philanthropist
Our March speaker is the type of dynamic leader you want to ask: "So where have you been lately?"
Walter T. Chesley is a veteran Twin Cities executive educated at Boston University and American University Washington College of Law. That's the least interesting part of his story. Every step on the ladder of his career is filled with aggressive growth at Universal Hospital Services, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota and Ceridian.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: Susan Farr - Ebenezer Management Services
Donation:$2,395 made to Ebenezer Foundation
The Ebenezer Foundation provides housing and care for seniors, and have a strong focus of engaging seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
February 15, 2013
Mark Bergman
Inventor and President HANDy Paint Pail Products
Our kick-off speaker for 2013 is the guy who makes you say: "Why didn't I think of that?"
Mark Bergman is the guy next door, who just happens to be an exceptional family man, generous philanthropist and courageous inventor who turned the painting industry upside down. In the late 90s, he put a duct tape strap on an old coffee can, and found the magic formula into the billion dollar of Do-it-Yourself home improvement market. Today, his Chanhassen-based business, employs two of his adult children and ships HANDy Paint Pail products all over the world. Good Leadership Breakfast veterans will know Mark as the man behind the Bucket of Good Will.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: Ken Schelper - Davanni's
Donation:$2,050 made to Hospitality House Youth Organization
Hospitality House Youth Organization guides youth to become persons of integrity, compassion, and our leaders of tomorrow.
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November 9, 2012
Sona Mehring
Founder and CEO, CaringBridge
Why we are better together: my journey connecting families with my love of technology
Today, its difficult to find anyone who has NOT been a participant in the CaringBridge experience – providing support and encouragement for loved ones who need healing. In her own words, "CaringBridge provides a sacred space for sensitive and important conversations," when people need them most. Her own journey as a mid-career entrepreneur and an empty-nester parent is highly chronicled in technology and business media. We look forward to hearing about why she believes "We are Better Together" as the final speaker in the 2012 Fall Good Leadership Breakfast Series.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: Chris Mongeon - Thrivent Financial
Donation:$1,420 made to Way To Grow
Way to Grow works with the Twin Cities' most isolated families to ensure every child has an equal opportunity to succeed in school and life.
October 19, 2012
Michelle Miller
VP & Chief Counsel Employment Law, Medtronic
Finding common ground in cross-cultural diversity: my journey from childhood in Mississippi to Medtronic
Our October speaker is a courageous public company corporate executive who is not afraid to ask the question: "how can we allow religious beliefs to positively impact a workplace, without trying to convert people?" Michelle Miller is a wise and seasoned executive, with beliefs shaped early in life by an agricultural family in Mississippi who migrated north to Chicago. She's highly educated – turning a counseling psychology degree into a legal degree…rising from commercial transaction lawyer to the highest legal position at Medtronic.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: Angie Andresen - Fleishman Hillard
Donation:$1,184 made to Faith's Lodge
Faith's Lodge is an organization that supports families who have lost a child. Angie is a founding board member.
September 21, 2012
Ajay Gupta
Parter, Ernst & Young
How to find the place we can all succeed together: my journey from India to Ernst & Young
Our September speaker, recently won the highest leadership award offered by his employer, Ernst & Young – recognized for his role in advancing women leadership within the firm. That's no surprise to the people he touched along his monumental development journey.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: John Geenan - The Water Front Financial Group
Donation:$1,392.96 made to Tubman Woman's Shelter in Minneapolis
The Tuban mission is to help families in distress find healing and restoration.
August 17, 2012
Paul Dominski
SVP, US Human Resources, Best Buy
If you want to go far, go together: my journey from Detroit to Best Buy
Paul Dominski is a senior organizational leader with a proven track record of excellence extending across disciplines and industries. With a career that spans more than 20 years of experience in marketing, human resources, organizational effectiveness, talent management and enhancing business performance through leadership, he brings strategic vision and real-world insight into what it takes to build the foundation for organizational growth.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: Jenni Kuester - Target
Donation:$1,388 made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world's leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis.
May 18, 2012
Sue Mulkern
Vice President of Human Capital at OptumHealth
How my personal convictions are shaping work/life wellness at OptumHealth
Sue Mulkern is happy, energetic, insistent and very, very effective. The President of her current business unit said to me "we've achieved record employee engagement within our company since Sue became the leader of our Human Capital." Not surprising — a conversation with Sue Mulkern is structured, insightful and uplifting.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: Jeannine Pfeifer - Minnesota Business Magazine
Donation:$1,712 made to Guild Incorporated
Guild offers integrated treatment and services for people with mental illness.
April 27, 2012
Scott Anderson
CEO of Patterson Companies Inc.
Why the learning never stops: a glimpse into my development journey
Scott Anderson grew up in the shadows of the Golden Gate Bridge, as the charming son of a Lutheran Pastor. He's also the grandson of a Gustavus Adolphus College legend, whose personal and professional life is making the family bloodline proud. Today, he is a very young CEO of the dynamic, publicly held Patterson Companies. His journey includes learning the intimate work/life patterns of Veterinarians and Dentists on the way to the top job.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: Jim Knutson - Klein Bank
Donation:$1,522 made to VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)
VEAP is a local food shelf located in Bloomington. Their mission is to serve neighbors in need and improve the lives of people in the community.
March 16, 2012
Sam Richter
Best Selling Author and CEO of Know More
How genuine appreciation can grow your life and career
Sam Richter is an internationally recognized expert on sales and marketing. Sam has won Best of Show at numerous marketing competitions, a Gold Award at the International Film Festival, and he was recognized with a Codie-Award, the 'Oscars' of the software industry. Sam played D-1 football for the Minnesota Gophers under Lou Holtz. His positively persistent mindset shines through today.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: Ann Mirsch - Champion Air
Donation:$1,528 made to Minnesota Military Families Foundation
MMFF seeks funds to financially support deployed Minnesota military personnel, their spouses and children with grants during times of extraordinary financial hardship.
February 17, 2012
David Kansas
COO of American Public Media
How the world made me the leader I am today
The life of David Kansas has come full circle. He grew up in St. Paul, spread his wings around the globe, returning home to raise a family, and be the COO for American Public Media. His journey includes a celebrated career as a business, sports and religion journalist.
Bucket of Good Will
Winner: Ron Stone – General Manager of Salem Communications
Donation: $1,234 made to Courage Center
The Courage Center is a Minnesota-based non-profit rehabilitation and resource center that empowers people with disabilities to realize their full potential in every aspect of life.
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