Ambassadors

Through the Ambassadors Program, retired city officials (both elected and staff) visit with member cities throughout the state on behalf of the League. Ambassadors work to ensure members are aware of the services available to them through League membership, and that member needs are heard and addressed.

Ambassadors visit member cities most often by making an appointment with the city in advance. They are also available to make a visit upon a city's request. To request a visit, contact the Ambassador in your region:

Larry Bakken
Cities that include: Chanhassen, Crystal, Deephaven, Edina, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Long Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono, Richfield, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay, Wayzata, Woodland
(651) 523-2189 or (612) 730-9973
lbakken@gw.hamline.edu

Bill Bassett
Cities in the Counties of: Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Sibley
(507) 243-4346
wbassett@hickorytech.net

Jerry Bohnsack
Cities in the Counties of: Aitkin, Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs
(218) 534-2983 or (612) 756-4206
jerry.bohnsack@gmail.com

Dennis Coryell
Cities in the Counties of: Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena
(218) 454-0570
djcoryell1@hotmail.com

Bob Demuth
Cities in the Counties of: Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Nobles, Rock
(507) 376-3804
swanlake56187@yahoo.com

Ray Ecklund
Cities in the Counties of: Beltrami, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
(218) 281-1229
raye@gra.midco.net

Lyle Hanks
Cities in the Counties of: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Stearns, Wright
(952) 546-7812 or (320) 453-2831
lhanks284@aol.com

Charlie Nelson Cities in the Counties of: McLeod, Sherburne, Wright
(763) 227-3789 or (763) 675-6705
charlienelson@peternelson.com

Jerry Rockvam Cities in the Counties of: Carver, Dakota, Hennepin
(952) 471-9515 or (612) 310-7095
jprockvam@rbyi.com

Lolita Schnitzius Cities in the Counties of: Cook, Lake, St Louis, and cities in Itasca County along Hwy 169 thru and including Grand Rapids & Cohasset
(218) 365-6571
lolitaely@yahoo.com

Sam Shult Cities in the Counties of: Brown, Cottonwood, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Redwood, Renville, Sibley, Watonwan
(507) 647-2295
shult@mchsi.com

Peter Solinger
Cities in the Counties of: Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona
(507) 282-6589
phsolinger@yahoo.com

Sig Stene
Cities in the Counties of: Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, and Forest Lake in Washington County
(651) 257-4401
sigstene@aol.com

Bob Thistle
Cities in the Counties of: Anoka, Ramsey, Washington
(763) 755-3563
r.thistle@comcast.net

Ed Williams
Cities in the Counties of: Big Stone, Chippewa, Grant, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Yellow Medicine
(218) 685-4103
ed_ann_williams@hotmail.com

John Young, Jr.
Cities in the Counties of: Becker, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen
(218) 483-3484
lschenck@arvig.net