Kim Theis, President
Theresa Nelson, Treasurer
Jessica Young, Secretary
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I am Kim Theis, current President of the NBAEF. I am the administrator and accountant for my family’s business, as well as a real estate agent for Generations Real Estate Group. I work with Elevate Builders on three of their developments in the North Branch area. I am also on the North Branch Area Beautification Association Board of Directors and am a member of the Veteran’s Memorial Committee. I also volunteered in the North Branch Rotary’s high school senior STRIVE program.
Both of my parents (Gene Pierce and Donna Stepp) were raised in the North Branch area. I lived in North Branch for a short time as an infant, and moved back in 2010. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going to the cabin, fishing and campfires, and love to travel. I love our community and enjoy contributing to the betterment of our hometown. My name is Terry (Theresa) Nelson. I have been on the board for 6 years and decided to join NBAEF after attending a couple of Perfect 10 events. I loved what the Foundation was doing to support our local students of the North Branch Area and was overwhelmed to see the support of our community members and business people.
I am currently a retired office manager/bookkeeper working and living in the North Branch and surrounding community for over 43 years. My husband, David and I are 1978 North Branch High School Alumni and both of our children are North Branch graduates. I enjoyed chaperoning field trips and volunteering with my kid’s activities as they grew. I am a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a past participant in the North Branch Community Theater. Many teachers inspire their students, but one in particular stands out to me. Renee King, who was Choral Director at NBHS for many years, was very inspirational to all her students. She encouraged them to reach for the stars and believe in the goals they set for themselves. My name is Jessica Young and I am the current secretary for NBAEF. I joined the board two years ago for two main reasons: 1. To be a part of and contribute to our community and 2. I want to see children succeed. Growing up, I was very active in school and I want to see this generation of children have those same opportunities. I am Commander of our Household with two kids keeping me active. My professional background is in landscaping and nursery. I have been a clogger with The Pleasant Valley Cloggers for 13 years. My daughter and I clog together now, but she has far surpassed me!
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Brett Carlson, NBAPS Board Liaison
I am the community education director for the North Branch Area Public School District. I represent NBAPS throughout the community serving on a variety of groups and committees, including being the school district's liaison and secretary to the NBAEF board over the past six years. I enjoy seeing the reaction of students and staff as grants are awarded and new educational resources are introduced to the district. I live in Hugo with my wife Renee and our two daughters, Megan and Sarah. |
Rebecca Chambers, Director
I am passionate about education and joined the Foundation to help improve the opportunities available for our children. I have been involved with NBAEF since 2019 and have also been involved with a couple of our local chamber of commerces, including North Branch and Forest Lake, and was part of the NB parent advisory council. I am currently a Project Manager for a digital media agency. My daughter attends Sunrise Elementary School. In my spare time I enjoy lifting weights, doing yoga and trying new sports and activities. |
Lori Helms, Director
My name is Lori Helms. I have lived and worked in the North Branch area for over 22 years, and am a Closer at Results Title. I am a past board member for the North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce and feel that my networking experience is a benefit for the NBAEF board. I am looking forward to Foundation events and look forward to bringing in some fresh ideas. My two boys graduated from NBAPS, so I know how important it is to support the students in their education. When I’m not working I enjoy spending time outdoors going for walks and golfing. |
Jenny Gordner, Director
I got involved with NBEAF Board because we need to do whatever we can to support and help the children of our community. They are our future and with our help we can only hope for a better community. I am a firm believer in "It takes a village to raise a child". I had several teachers that impacted my life. The teachers that I always remember are the ones that pushed me and challenged me. I did not like it then but what a difference it made in who I am today. The teacher that I remember most was my son's special ed teacher. She not only was a wonderful teacher and cared so much for him but also was a great support for myself and my husband. I hold a spot in my heart for the paras that are always there for our special needs kids too! |
Mindy Lattimore, Director
My name is Mindy (Swanson) Lattimore. I am currently in my 20th year as an employee at North Branch Area High School. I love working for North Branch Area Public Schools, and am honored to serve on this board which helps our district do great things. I often refer to the NBAEF's Perfect 10 event as my favorite night of the year. The fact that so many people in our community are willing to put in a tremendous amount of time and resources for our students to have great experiences is inspiring. I am a 1996 graduate of North Branch Area High School. My mother, Karen (Olson) Swanson, is a 1961 NBAHS graduate and my husband, Matthew Lattimore, is also a 1997 graduate. We have two daughters, Annabelle and Amelia, that will be North Branch graduates in 2026 and 2028. So many favorite teachers and people inspired me to join this profession, but the one that stands out to me is Rick Lofboom. As my 6th grade teacher, he made our class feel like a family, and always went out of his way to do extra things that helped us have fun. |
Matt Lattimore, Director
I am Matt Lattimore, Assistant Principal at the North Branch Area Middle School. For 18 years I have been in the education profession and have worked as a substitute teacher, social studies teacher and Activities Director for NBAPS. I was also Principal at the Braham Area High School. The NBAEF has done an excellent job supporting our students over the years, and I felt it was my time to participate in these efforts. I also have two daughters in the district who I would like to see be able to experience these opportunities that NBAEF has provided. I am a 1997 graduate of NBAPS and had many amazing teachers as a student! Their influences on me is why I decided to go into the education field. What those teachers provided for me is my mission in education- to love, serve and care. |
