Art Monaghan
Art serves as a Discussion Leader for the Finance Forum. As alumni of the Executive Forum, Art appreciates that case methodology allows the participants to bring their own background and experiences into the forum to add to the knowledge gained from each case. As a partner in Granite Equity Partners, Art leads Granite’s efforts in sourcing debt, and is the team’s finance expert. He serves on numerous corporate boards, and in addition serves on the Board of the American Center for Philanthropy. Art graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Barry Kirchoff
Barry is a Discussion Leader in the Managers’ Forum, specializing in the area of Operations. He feels that the greatest benefit of being a Discussion Leader is the opportunity to engage with individuals from a variety of businesses. Barry brings over thirty years of operations and management experience to the classroom, and also teaches a class in Business Consulting for St. Cloud State University. He is the Regional Director of the Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center. Barry earned a Master of Science Degree in Human Resources Training and Development from St. Cloud State University, and is a Certified Economic Development Professional.

Brian Schoenborn
Brian is the Forum Leader for the Negotiation Forum and a member of the Anderson Center’s Roundtable Forum. Having served as an adjunct professor at St. Cloud State University, Brian feels the case method is a great technique to learn from the experiences of other participants, and he enjoys facilitating case studies. As a Managing Partner at Leonard, Street and Deinard’s St. Cloud office, he focuses on family and closely held businesses. Brian is a graduate of St. Cloud State University (BA – Political Science and Communications), and the University of Minnesota Law School (JD).

Bruce Busta
Bruce is the Forum Leader for the Finance Forum, and also facilitates a case in the Managers’ Forum. When asked about his area of interest, Bruce says “As strange as it sounds, I really love accounting. It is central to the success of a business. It can be surprisingly subjective and fun!” Bruce is a Professor of Accounting at St. Cloud State University. He holds a PhD in Accountancy from the University of Nebraska, and is also a visiting professor for the Insituto de Empresa in Madrid Spain. Bruce has been awarded several awards for his teaching, and has published cases in business journals.

Bryan Burns
Bryan is a Discussion Leader in the Operations Forum. He is currently the Vice President of Operations for DeZURIK with responsibility for manufacturing, quality, customer order management, engineering and supply chain. Previously, Bryan was employed by the Brunswick Corporation, where he was President of the Crestliner Division. Bryan is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, and earned his MBA from Duke University.

Dan Meyer
Dan is a Discussion Leader for the Strategy Forum, and an alumnus of the Executive Forum, where Dan enjoyed learning via the case study method. “My experience with the Executive Forum has fundamentally changed the way I think about problems and solutions and how I lead my organization.” As a former junior high and high school teacher and adjunct professor, Dan brings a passion for the teaching and learning process as a discussion leader. Dan is currently the CEO of Atomic Learning in Little Falls. He holds an MA in Learning and Technology from the University of St. Thomas.

Dean Casad
Dean is the Forum Leader for the Managers’ Forum. When asked about his feelings on being a Discussion Leader for the Anderson Center, Dean stated, “I find meeting the participants, exploring their ideas and learning about their organizations fascinating. I also like the challenge of guiding the participants to look at situations from fresh perspectives.” Dean is currently the Vice-President of Marketing for Geotek, Inc. and has a wealth of marketing management experiences from such companies as Toro, General Mills and General Electric. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Diana Lawson
Diana is the Forum Leader for the International Business Forum. She is currently the Dean of the Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University, and a volunteer Board Member for the Anderson Center. The majority of Diana’s academic career has had an international focus, including developing an international business curriculum and teaching business in foreign countries. Prior to coming to the Herberger College of Business she held the position of Endowed Chair in International Business at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. Diana has taught in Turkey and Moldova and teaches international negotiation in France. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at the State University of New York, and her Masters, MBA and PhD from Kent State University.

Earl Edeburn
Earl puts his experience in negotiations, operations, and technology to use as a Discussion Leader in the Managers’ Forum. When speaking of his role as a Discussion Leader, Earl shares, “I enjoy engaging with the students via the Anderson Center. Many students come into the class believing that their circumstances are unique and leave seeing their connection with others in their community.” He is currently a Partner with KDV Technology and Consulting. Earl holds an MBA from the Carlson School of Management with an MIS concentration.

Eric Nicholson
Eric is a Discussion Leader in the Negotiation Forum and the Succession Strategies Forum. He enjoys participating in the Succession Strategies Forum and feels that "each succession plan is different, and the case study method provides an excellent starting point for discussion of the issues involved in planning and executing successful successions." In Eric’s role as an investment banker, he works closely with families and management teams on ownership succession issues. Eric is currently a member of the Senior Team at Greene Holcomb and Fisher. Eric is a graduate of Carleton College and the University of Minnesota Law School (JD).

Greg Flint
Greg is the Forum Leader for the Strategy Forum, having completed the Discussion Leadership Forum in June of 2008. Greg enjoys helping organizations align their efforts to a common objective with a clear strategy, and then to align the elements necessary to execute on that strategy. He is currently the Vice-President of Operations and Strategy at Cold Spring Granite Company. Greg’s background also includes finance, and he serves as a board member for a variety of non-profit and for-profit organizations. Greg recently participated in the Harvard Advanced Management Program.

Greg Schumacher
Greg is a Discussion Leader for the Succession Strategies Forum, specializing in the area of management succession. He enjoys being a DL at the Anderson Center, as he feels “the participants are experienced and motivated to learn, making it a rich experience for all involved”. Greg is the Principal and founder of Schumacher Executive Search in Minneapolis. He received an MBA from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University.

Jeff Murphy
Jeff brings his background in Marketing and Sales to the classroom as the Forum Leader for the Marketing Forum and a Discussion Leader for the Managers' Forum.   He enjoys being a Discussion Leader as he is passionate about helping others realize their full potential.  Jeff's background includes twelve years of sales and marketing experience, ranging from "road warrior" to Vice President of Marketing and Sales.   Jeff is currently the Vice President of Sales for Dri-Design.   He earned his undergraduate degree from St. John’s University, and his MBA at the Carlson School of Management.

Joanne Kudrna
Joanne serves as a Discussion Leader for the Leading Change Forum, and has also facilitated cases in the Managers’ Forum. Her consulting experience with Venture Allies has exposed her to organizations undergoing significant change. She enjoys working with groups who are leading a change effort, and she is particularly interested in giving people the tools to implement change well. Prior to her consulting work, Joanne spent eight years working in the manufacturing industry, six of them with Honeywell, a large global technology and manufacturing leader. Joanne has an MBA from the Harvard Business.

John Mattke
As a strong advocate of case study methodology, John not only serves as a Discussion Leader in the Strategy Forum, he uses case studies as a management development tool in his organization. As President of Cold Spring Granite, John encourages his people to be active in their development through participant-centered learning. John feels that “Strong leadership provides focus through passion, patience and a commitment to process that creates a leadership culture that will outlive its individual leaders.” John is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College.

Josh Reitmeier
Josh is a Discussion Leader for the Operations Forum. He is currently the Director of Sales for DiamondWright Tools. He is responsible for the development of new products and markets for this division of Cold Spring Granite. Josh began his career at Cold Spring Granite as an intern, and has held positions in Production Management, Continuous Improvement, and Corporate Purchasing. He holds a Bachelors degree from St. Cloud State University in Operations Management.

Kathy Spanier
Kathy serves as a Discussion Leader for the Marketing Forum. She enjoys meeting and interacting with participants gaining more in-depth knowledge of marketing. She is currently the Marketing Director at Cold Spring Granite, a company highly supportive of case study methodology. Prior to joining Cold Spring Granite, Kathy was employed by Wolters Kluwer (aka Bankers Systems) and Webber Advertising. She resides in Sartell, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Cloud State University in Marketing.

Marc Sanderson
Marc is the Forum Leader for the Executive Forum. Marc brings his experiences as the owner of Wilkie-Sanderson to the classroom. He backs the mission of the Center by saying, “As adults, we learn differently. The Anderson Center understands adult learning and implements education in a way that works.” Marc holds an MBA from Harvard. Marc’s passion for case-study methodology has led him to facilitate over 40 case studies for the Anderson Center, while also using this skill with his own management team.

Mark Krebsbach
Mark brings his background in Family Business and Succession Planning to the classroom as the Forum Leader for the Family Business Forum.  Mark believes in the benefits of participant-centered learning for the business leaders of Central and Greater Minnesota.   As a CPA and advisor to privately owned enterprises and owners Mark has over twenty years of experience advising individuals and companies through the planning and process of succession.   He is a Managing Principal for Larson Allen and serves on their Board of Directors.   Mark is a graduate of St. John's University.

Pat Edeburn
Pat is the Forum Leader for the Succession Strategies Forum and the Marketing Forum. Pat believes that the case method is one of the most powerful learning tools he’s ever experienced. “It allows me to engage the world with real-world, practical solutions analogous to those that we face in business every day,” he says. Pat’s work at Granite Equity Partners has given him insight in planning and guiding management succession through his work with various company leaders. Pat supports the Anderson Center’s mission and says that “it provides a needed and missing service to the Greater Minnesota business community.” Pat earned his MBA at Harvard Business School.

Pat Mitchell
Pat serves as a Discussion Leader for the Governance Forum and is an active volunteer Board Member for the Anderson Center, where he serves as Board Chair. As the former President of Cold Spring Granite, Pat was instrumental in bringing Anderson Center Forums and participant-centered learning to his organization. Pat serves as the Board Chair for two private Minnesota companies, DeZURIK, Inc. and Geotek, Inc. and the Non-Profit Board for Africa Jam. Pat reflected on this role: “As a retired executive, I hope to share with active executives some of the lessons that I learned over the years. I enjoy working directly with the CEO’s of these organizations, so they can gain from my experiences.” Pat is an alumni of St. Cloud State University.

Paul Cameron
Paul brings his background in finance and sales to the classroom as a Discussion Leader for the Finance Forum. As Chief Financial Officer for Atomic Learning, Inc., Paul is able to take advantage of his passion for finance... ”There is real artistry in numbers. With a solid understanding of a company’s success drivers, you can see not only where the company has been but also predict where it is headed. This information is valuable to all managers, regardless of their department within the company. The Anderson Center helps people see the pictures in the numbers. Equipped with this knowledge, managers can proactively implement change to maximize their company’s chances of success.” Paul holds an MBA from the Carlson School of Management.

Paul Halverson
Paul is a Discussion Leader for the Succession Strategies Forum, bringing his expertise in the area of ownership succession and business valuation. When asked about his thoughts on learning using the case study methodology, he has this to offer: “I have found the case method to be an excellent way to discuss and present information that is both complex and personal in nature….while it may be uncomfortable to share very personal information in a group setting, this is largely diminished in the case study method where you are discussing someone else’s situation, which most likely will have direct relevance to your own situation.” Paul has extensive experience assisting business owners in the transfer of ownership to family members, management teams and third parties. Paul is currently the CEO of Chartwell Capital Solutions. He attended the University of St. Thomas, where he majored in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Rich Sebastian
Rich is a Discussion Leader in the Negotiations Forum. When asked about his involvement with the Anderson Center, Rich says, “I thoroughly enjoy working with, learning from, and being stimulated by business professionals in our community.” Rich has extensive experience in conflict resolution and mediation in business and university settings. Rich earned his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He has taught Organizational behavior and Organization theory at SCSU for 26 years and served as the Chair of the Department of Management for nine years.

Rick Bauerly
Rick serves as the Forum Leader for the Governance Forum. Rick’s direct experience with governance succession includes planning for and developing advisory and full boards from scratch to reorganization. He brings valuable board experience to the Forums, having served on multiple for-profit and non-profit Boards in the Central Minnesota area, including CentraCare and DeZURIK. Rick is the Managing Partner for Granite Equity Partners, and earned is MBA from Harvard Business School. As a volunteer Board Member of the Anderson Center, and as Executive Director, Rick supports the Anderson Centers’ Mission to provide Management and Development Services in Greater Minnesota. He says of the Anderson Center: “The Anderson Center provides Executive-level Forums that give leaders the tools to take their organizations to the next level."

Ron Kirscht
Ron is a Discussion Leader for the Operations Forum. As president of Donnelly Manufacturing, he has a lot of experience and insight to offer when it comes to managing complexity and change. Prior to joining Donnelly, he was a corporate controller for Plastech Corporation, and began his career as an auditor for the former Coopers & Lybrand accounting firm, now Price-WaterhouseCoopers. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from St. Cloud State University and is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant.

Shelly Bauerly Kopel
Shelly brings her consulting experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development to the classroom as a Forum Leader in the Leading Change Forum. When asked about the role of the Anderson Center, Shelly said, “I believe in human capital and that people can make all the difference. Consequently, I am particularly interested in the role of leadership development and management education in shaping and growing organizations.” Prior to becoming the Managing Partner for Venture Allies, LLC, Shelly was the Program Director in a leadership development program at the University of Minnesota. Shelly holds a Masters in Education degree from Harvard, and a PhD in Educational Administration from the University of Minnesota. 

Steve Konop
Steve is a Discussion Leader for the Operations Forum. He is currently the Quarry Materials Director at Cold Spring Granite, responsible for the advancement and expansion of the Quarry Products Division. Steve has held prior positions with the organization in the areas of Continuous Improvement and Purchasing and Logistics. Prior to joining Cold Spring Granite, he was a Quality and Productivity Consultant for Brian P. Little and Associates. Steve holds degrees in Business Management from Mankato State University, and Industrial Engineering from the University of Minnesota.

Steve Windfeldt
Steve is a Discussion Leader for the Family Business Forum, bringing his years of experience in his own family business to the Forum.  Steve supports the mission of the Center in striving to improve the economic strength of Greater Minnesota through Management Development Forums.   As the Director of Risk Management for Preferred Credit, Inc., he sees firsthand the challenges and opportunities faced by family businesses.    Steve is a graduate of Colgate University, and earned his MBA at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Tracy Schulte
Tracy is a Discussion Leader for the Managers’ Forum. She enjoys working with participants, and helping them to reach their full potential. Tracy is currently a consultant with Venture Allies, and works with their clients on business system improvement, with a focus on sales force automation, marketing, and channel management. She holds her MBA from St. Cloud State University.