Board and Staff

Kari Johnson is an alum of the McLeod for Tomorrow Program and currently serves as our McLeod For Tomorrow Board Treasurer. Kari is enthusiastic for the cause and believes the different ways the learned leadership skills are being dispersed and applied are extraordinary. “The leadership training we offer is extremely valuable. The learned skills are not only brought back to the participants’ employers to better their work each day, but they are also being diffused into the communities and organizations the participants feel passionate about. We’ve seen some really cool things come from our program graduates, and I’d like to think we’ve played a role in that. I couldn’t be more proud!” Kari lives in Glencoe with her young family and enjoys the work she does for Security Bank & Trust Co. Summer is by far Kari’s favorite season – she spends much of her time at the pool and lake! Life is good.

Kristin Roepke currently serves as the board Secretary. Kristin is an independent consultant who has been partnering with C-Suite leaders for almost 30 years helping to achieve organization effectiveness by developing business strategy, organization structure to achieve the strategy, and the appropriate culture and operating model to grow business. She is a leadership and life coach helping to identify personal growth and development strategies. Kristin also teaches an executive leadership course at the University of Minnesota. She holds a master’s degree in organization effectiveness and change management. She has lived in McLeod County most of her life and joined the McLeod For Tomorrow Board of Directors in 2020 to offer her time in an area of passion, and because of her belief in the power of how leadership development and community engagement can fuel a better tomorrow for our county. Kristin, her husband, and three children reside in Silver Lake.

Sue Kieser has lived in McLeod County her entire life.  Sue has had an impressive career at Starkey in Glencoe, working 33 years for them as a trainer and inspector. She raised her two adult children with her husband in Silver Lake, moving to Hutchinson four years ago. They now have 4 grandchildren.

In her personal life, Sue has spent a lot of time volunteering. She spent 21 years as a certified EMT with the Silver Lake volunteer ambulance. Additionally, she used her knowledge of EMS as a part-time instructor at Mankato Tech college. She also spent 9 years volunteering with her therapy dog Ella. Now, Ella is enjoying retirement. Sue is a graduate of our 2019-2020 leadership program cohort and found being a board member a rewarding opportunity while helping us plan for the 2021 leadership program as a day chair.