LRAC Staff

Timothy Wollenzien, Ph.D.
Executive Director

Ali Pinto
Grants Manager

Lee Smalt
Administrative & Program Manager

Support Team

Jess Torgerson
Arts Calendar Editor &
Social Media Coordinator

Stephen Henning
Digital Media - Web & Video

Naomi Schliesman
Gallery Curator

LRAC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace.

LRAC Board of Directors

Serving on the LRAC Board of Directors is an opportunity for those who truly love the Arts to give encouragement and support artistic endeavors in the communities across west central Minnesota. 

We are currently recruiting Board Directors from Grant, Traverse, and Wilkin Counties. Please click below to apply to be an LRAC Board Director.

Mary Beth Gilsdorf
Becker County

Gary Christensen
Becker County

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Clay County

Weyburn Wasson
Clay County

Traci Palm
Grant County

Kim Konikow
Otter Tail County

Jenny Nellis
Stevens County

Calvin deRuyter
Douglas County

Jill Amundson
Grant County

Tyler Smith
Pope County

Sarah Eckel
Stevens County

Michelle Wencl
Douglas County

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Otter Tail County

Nikki Randleman
Pope County

Cherie Rusch
Traverse County

Bobbi Bricker
Traverse County

Corey Eggen
Wilkin County