Board of Directors

Laura Bishop
CEO and Founder, Purpose Strategies, LLC
Laura’s bio

Robert Blake
Owner, Solar Bear
Robert’s bio

Merritt Clapp-Smith
Merritt’s bio

Ted Contag
Principal, Parable Wealth Partners
Ted’s bio

Bryan Herrmann, Treasurer
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Facilities, University of Minnesota, Morris
Bryan’s bio

Jim Ladner
Jim’s bio

Channon Lemon
Founder, Intent Energy, LLC
Channon’s bio

Ella Mitchell, Secretary
Redevelopment Manager, Ramsey County Community & Economic Development
Ella’s bio

Chris O’Brien
Retired from a career in Clean Energy Business Development 
Chris’s bio

Ellen Palmer
Chief Finance & Operations Officer, Center for Green Market Activation
Ellen’s bio

Matt Schuerger, Chair
President, Boreal Energy Strategies, LLC
Matt’s bio

Kate Wolford
Kate’s bio

Christina Yagjian, Vice Chair
Global Renewable Energy Strategy and Origination Leader, Cargill
Christina’s bio