Michael Walsh - President

Michael is a retired teacher who taught music in I.S.D. 877 for 33 years. He continues to direct the Wright County Chamber Chorus and the Zion Lutheran Church Senior Choir when he is not playing with his grandchildren. He also serves on the F. Melius Christiansen Endowment Fund Committee and on the boards of both the Buffalo Community Orchestra and the Buffalo Community Theater.

Ted Zrust - Vice President

Marilee Kramer - Treasurer

Marilee is an accountant who has worked in worked and lived in the Buffalo area since 2009 as a tax professional and consultant to CFOs, Controllers and Small Business Owners. She is active in the community on various boards and volunteering at Lakeside Oasis Hospice Home. When she is not chasing to various sporting activities with her teenagers, she enjoys volunteering in the community and adventuring with her husband and four kids.

Kim Carlson - Secretary

Kim is is a life long learner and has 29 years working in the field of education. For the past 13 years she has served as the Director of Community Education for the BHM School District. She has three children, all who have attended BHS. Kim is an active Rotarian and engaged in serveral community events and organizations.

Brad Elo - Director

Brad is a 25+ year professional in the Data and Analytics technology space. He is a resident of the greater Buffalo area since 1986, where he attended the 877 District as a student. He has three wonderful children, oldest is off at college, and two others are currently enrolled at BHS. He an advocate for, and participant in, the Arts community of Buffalo, where he also volunteers his time.

Kelly Hiestand - Director

Kelly is currently employed as a Social Worker for Wright County. Kelly has worked in Health and Human Services at the county since 2010, also in the Financial Public Assistance and Child Support divisions. Prior to this, Kelly worked in education at what is now known as the SouthWest Metro Intermediate District. Kelly is active in the local community serving as the Tatanka Elementary PTO Co-Chair, as an Election Judge for the City of Buffalo and volunteering as an official for USA Swimming. Kelly originates from Shakopee and has her B.A. from the College of St. Benedict. Kelly has lived in Buffalo since 2007 and is grateful to have the chance to live, work and play in the area with her husband and two children.