Directory

DENISE MIDBROD

WKLK 96.5 FM “Legends Rock” Northern Minnesota’s only pure Classic rock station; WKLK 1230 AM “The Music of Your Life” Timeless musical favorites; and WMOZ 106.9 FM “The Oldies”.

Denise is an Account Executive at WKLK/WMOZ and works part time at the Superior Younker’s. In her spare time, she is the Vice President and Volunteer Coordinator for the Great Northern Classic Rodeo and is active with the local American Diabetes Association.

“I love living in this area with the four seasons and the “Big Lake” so close! Every time I drive down the hill from Duluth and see that view, it just makes me smile. I wonder why anyone would want to live any-where else!”

Ambassador since: 1994

CAROL CLARK

M & I is a full-service bank with offices in Superior and Duluth.

Carol is a Personal Banker for M & I Bank where she has been employed for over 43 years.

Her duties include opening ac-counts and loans on the retail side, and other services.

Ambassador since: 1994

KATHIE COSGROVE

Superior Community Credit Union’s mission is to be our members’ primary financial services provider. We have branches in Superior, Ashland and Mellen.

Miss Buzz has been employed by Superior Choice Credit Union for 20 years. She is the Senior Receptionist. Her duties include meeting and greeting customers, backing up the loan department, safety deposit box-es. Buzz previously worked for the Chamber for five years as the Special Events Secretary.

She enjoys bowling, fishing, walking in the woods and being with her children.

Ambassador since: 1994

JILLENE JOHNSON

General Commercial Printer. Art Department with typesetting, illustra-tion, layout and design. Traditional prepress services.

Jill is employed as a graphic designer by Arrowhead Printing. Her duties include work-ing with area clients to design and output many items such as posters, brochures, forms, postcards, flyers, logos and business cards.

She is a life-long resident of Superior and is married to David Johnson, a City of Superior firefighter. They have two children, Brian and Victoria.

Ambassador since: 2005

HEIDI CHELL

NBC is a full service bank offering all types of loan and deposit services with branches in Superior, Poplar, Solon Springs, Hermantown and Duluth.

Heidi has been an employee at NBC since June 2005. In June 2005 she started as a Teller. In July 2006 she was promoted to a Commercial Loan Assistant; in January 2007 she was promoted to a Commercial Loan Administrative Assistant; in January 2008 she was promoted to a Credit Analyst for the Commercial Loans; in April 2008 she was promoted to a Commercial Loan Officer where she currently is today.

In November 2007 she completed the Certified Commercial Loan Officer Program sponsored by the Independent Community Bankers of America.

Ambassador since: 2008

STEVE CHRISTEN

Ambassador since: 2008

IVI KOWITZ

Ivi’s work experience has been mainly in the construction and industrial fields. Most recently she was employed by Murphy Oil USA-Superior Refinery-as a Mainenance Pipefitter and was transferred to Murphy Oil in New Orleans as Construction Supervisor.

Ivi has joined the Chamber with an individual membership and is looking forward to being self-employed.

Ambassador since: 2005

JIM KOWITZ

Murphy Oil USA, Inc is engaged in refining, marketing and transportation of petroleum products in the United States.

Jim is the Manager of Techni-cal Services at the Murphy Oil Superior Refinery. He manages the Process Engineering group, the Laboratory, and the Infor-mation Systems Department. He has worked with Murphy Oil in various engineering and management positions for the past fifteen years, including five years at the Meraux, Louisiana, Refinery.

Jim enjoys fishing, sports, playing guitar and singing.

Ambassador since: 2005

DEBBIE KURTZ

Full Line Office Supply Dealer with 30 employees. Its sales area covers 14 Counties within three States

Debbie is employed as a Sales Representative for Tri-State Business Systems, Inc. She has 27 years of experience in Office Supplies and Office De-sign, and more recently Office Equipment.

Debbie is the very proud Mother and Grandmother of Shelby and Payge and enjoys golfing and “getting muddy” with her four-wheeling buddies.

Ambassador since: 2003

PAT MUTTONEN

Pat serves as an Ambassador Emeritus.  Until her retirement, Pat had been an employee at NBC for  44 years.

Pat is an active member of the Superior BID Marketing and Promotion Committee and works one day a week assisting visitors at our local Visitor Welcome Center.

Ambassador since: 1984

ANN MARIE OLSON

Superior Choice Credit Union’s mission is to be our members’ primary financial services provider. We have branches in Superior, Ashland and Mellen.

Ann Marie Olson is the Human Resources Administrator for Superior Choice Credit Union. She is responsible for staffing of five locations, compensation and benefits and employee relations. She has been an employee of SCCU since 2001.

Ambassador since: 2001

PATRICE DAVY

Patti is the owner-manager of Patti's Hair & Wig Boutique. Patti’s services include cuts, sets, styles, colors, highlights and lowlights, weddings, proms and any hair challenge you can give us. We also do pedicures, manicures and acrylic nails, massages (theraputic, pre-natal, deep tissue, and just nice relaxing massages  They also sell wigs and specialize in wigs for people with cancer and other hair loss. We do carry fun wigs for special occasions and Halloween. There is a privacy room and all our records are private.

Patti is married and has four children, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. She bike rides, crochets, reads anything and loves to garden. In addition to being a Chamber Ambassador, Patti is involved with Ray of Hope, the Epilepsy Foundation, is a Board member for the Great Northern Classic Rodeo and is a member of the North Shore Sounds.

Ambassador since: 2001

KIM WICKLUND

Kim is the Yield Accountant for Murphy Oil, Inc. Superior Refinery. She has been with Murphy Oil since April 1996. Her work duties include accounting for charge stock and refining yields from the receipt of crude oil through the refining process to finished product. She reports on yields, inventories and sales of product.

She is a life-long resident of Superior and a graduate of WITC and College of St. Scholastica. Hobbies include cooking and baking, gardening, working out at the gym, reading romance novels, and spending summer weekends in Iron River.

Ambassador since: 2008

LORRAINE GAMBESKI

Lorraine serves as an Ambassador Emeritus. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed at the the Daily Telegram.

Ambassador since: 1994

RANI GILL

Employed by the City of Superior since 1990. Worked in the City Clerk’s Office for a year. Moved to the City Attorney’s Office for 4 years and then changed over to the Mayor’s Office in 1995 to current status as Executive Assistant to the Mayor.

Graduate of the Superior-Douglas County Leadership Program Class of 1997-98.
Superior Days Participant for 13 years.
Superior Days Lobbying Teams Coordinator
Memorial Blood Center Board Member

Enjoy golfing, shooting pool, bowling and when I have time, curl up with a good book.

Ambassador since: 1997

CHARLIE JOHNSON

Charlie has been employed by Barkers Island Inn since 2007. As Sales Manager, his job includes acquiring outside business as well as many of the marketing and promotional tasks.

Charlie is a graduate of UWS, and he and his wife, Jodi, own a home in South Superior. Jodi teaches Kindergarten in Duluth. His favorite pastimes include hunting, fishing, and golfing, but Charlie can also be heard every fall on 91.3 KUWS as the Play-by-Play announcer of Superior Spartan Football games.

Ambassador since: 2008

LYNDA HOFMAN

Ambassador since: 2007

KATHI MADSEN

Ambassador since: 2007

MARY A. MORROW

Mary Kay Inc., one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world, and for the 14th consecutive year has been named the best-selling brand of facial skin care and color cosmetics in the United States, reaching more than $1.8 billion in wholesale sales. The Company’s independent sales force exceeds 1.3 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in more than 30 markets worldwide.

Mary has been an Independent Sr. Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics for over 20 years.  She teaches skin care and color cosmetics.  Mary also has a gift-giving service featuring 200 premium Mary Kay products with gift wrapping and delivery free of charge.

Mary has been a resident of Superior for 22 years.  She is married to Jack Morrow.  They have one son and three grandchildren.  Mary is an avid bridge player. 

Ambassador since: 2005

DENESE ODERMANN

Denese has been employed with Douglas since 1999. She is the Administrative Assistant for the County Administrator. Her position includes a wide range of interesting duties from running the office and assisting Human Resources to producing the County Line with Steve Koszarek, a county program for public television.

Denese serves as secretary for the Ambassadors. She is a board member on WITC Alumni and the Catholic Credit Union (secretary) and is involved with United Way. She served in the past on the YMCA Board and Chaired the Douglas County Dragon Boat team for many years. Denese loves spending time with her granddaughter and family, going to the lake, golfing and spending time with friends.

Ambassador since: 2007

SHANNON OLSON

Guest Service Manager at Barkers Island Inn Resort & Conference Center since May 2007. Shannon’s duties include Guest Services, working with all departments to ensure our guests are receiving the best service ever, Managing a Front Desk Staff of 13 employees, scheduling, reserving group room blocks, Hotel room promotions, budgeting for the Front Desk, scheduling and leading Front Desk meetings.

She is married to Ken Olson (the Sports Editor for the Daily Telegram) and has two children. They have lived in Superior their whole lives and love the area, the people and schools. Shannon is a member of St. Anthony’s Church, the Church Council and sings in the church guitar choir “The Spirit Seekers”. She is the Captain of Barker’s Island Inn’s Dragon Boat Team “Barkers Island Barracudas”. Her family is involved in many sports (hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball, baseball and dance).

Ambassador since: 2007

GLENDA PEDE

The School District strives to provide its students with a foundation for living, learning and working successfully.

Glenda is a school assistant at Bryant Elementary and enjoys working with the children very much.  It's her desire and goal to become a teacher assistant soon.

Glenda has been, and continues to be, active in many of her church and community events, as well as putting in numerous hours for her high school reunion committee.

Ambassador since: 2006

JIM PETERSON

Superior Choice Credit Union’s mission is to be our members’ primary financial services provider. We have branches in Superior, Ashland and Mellen.

Jim has been with SCCU for about two and a half years and serves as Lending Director on the Executive Management team while also managing the Commercial Loan Department. He has been in the financial service industry for over 28 years with the majority of his experience in the Commercial/Business area.

He has been an Ambassador with the Chamber for the last two years and is involved in a number of other community and service organizations.

Ambassador since: 2006

TOM WONDOL-KOWSKI

Ambassador since: 2007

MISSY SIERS

Missy Siers is employed by Trends Salon and Spa. She has been a stylist for over 17 years. Making the world beautiful, one client at a time.

She is the Co-Parent Involvement Coordinator at Great Lakes Elementary and is also a PTA member. Her duties include making parents feel welcome in the school community, helping with questions and concerns, chairperson of Bookfair, yearbook, and co-chairperson of the Knowledge-A-Thon. She is also active with her husband’s MN Army National Guard unit by helping plan fundraisers and support to all military families.

Missy is a life-long resident to Superior and is happy to be bringing up her 4 children in her hometown.

Ambassador since: 2008

ANN CHARBONNEAU

WITC offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized training, and a wide array of courses for personal or career enhancement.

Ann is the Conference Center Technician at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Superior. She has been with WITC since 1999 and was the Admissions Advisor until July 2009, when she accepted her new position. Ann enjoys coordinating events that are scheduled and flow through the Conference Center providing guests with room arrangements, technology, and catering. She is also responsible for the accounting associated with her position.

Ann will graduate from UW-Stout in May 2010 with her Bachelor degree in Career and Technical Education and Training. She plans on starting a graduate program in the fall of 2010.

Ann is a board member and 2010 Campaign Co-chair for the United Way of Superior-Douglas and surrounding Counties, and past board member of CASDA and Douglas County Special Olympics. She also volunteers for other events, as time allows.

Most of her spare time is spent with her beautiful Granddaughter. Ann loves to cook, garden, read books with happy endings, and watch the Food Network for new recipes and tips.

JOY JOHNSON

UWS is a public university offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and specialist programs. Traditional and individualized degree programs. Strong liberal arts and professional career preparation.

Joy is the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor at UW-Superior. As the Executive Assistant, Joy acts as liaison between Chancellor and all publics:  Regents, System President and other administrators, government officials, legislators, UW-S senior administrators, faculty, staff, students, Alumni Board, UW-S Foundation Board, parents, alumni, community.  Coordinate special events such as community receptions, accreditation visits on-campus, Board of Regents meetings and visits to and from the foreign countries with which UW-Superior has student/faculty exchange programs.

KEITH JOHNSON

JILL KARI

I have been working for Anytime Fitness and its members since 2007.  I took over as club manager in 2008.  My day consists of meeting and signing up new members, do fitness consultations, with current members.  Staying in touch with the community and making sure the outlet for good health is available to anyone who desires it.

KRISTEN KLOS-MAKI

Life Compass is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of individuals and families with gentle, compassionate chiropractic care. Our goal is to provide you with effective wellness care that leads to optimal health for you and your family.

Dr. Kristen Klos-Maki is a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University and has completed additional coursework in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care. She enjoys educating her community about healthy lifestyles through seminars offered in the office. Dr. Klos-Maki believes a healthy community is a direct result of the health of the residents who live there.

Dr. Kristen and her husband, Ryan, live in the Duluth/Superior area with their beloved German Shorthair Pointer, Jax.

ANGELA MACK

National Bank of Commerce is a full service bank offering all types of loan and deposit services with branches in Superior, Poplar, Solon Springs, Hermantown and Duluth.

Angie is a Commercial Lender Trainee and will soon be a Commercial Lender at National Bank of Commerce.  She joined National Bank of Commerce in November 2008 as Credit Analyst as part of the Community Bank merger.  She joined Community Bank in 1998 and has held various positions.  Her work duties include generating commercial and real estate loans, preparing and presenting Credit Presentations to management and analyzing financial and cash flow statements of current and potential customers.

She is a life-long resident of Superior and earned an Associate of Finance degree from WITC.  Hobbies include walking, scrapbooking, traveling, boating and enjoying the outdoors.

AMY GARTHUS

It is the overall mission of Better Living to provide a safe, inviting, wholesome environment that encourages individuality and self-expression. We encourage resident participation at every level of daily living with the goal of achieving the highest level of independence. We also strive to create a family-like setting where everyone is an equal and no one is left out. Our staff will work with the individual, their family and their support team to come up with the best plan of care.

Amy is the House Supervisor at the Crestline Home with Better Living LLC. She has been working in the adult service industry for nearly 30 years in many different capacities. She has worked with long-term care, assisted living, developmentally disabled, and prior to her employment with Better Living, she was a Job Developer and worked with local employers to obtain employment for the disabled.

ED HEIMANN

CHOICE, unlimited is a community-based private non-profit organization dedicated to supporting adults with disabilities and individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment and community inclusion.

Ed is the Job Developer with Choice, unlimited. He has over 12 years in production management, five years in sales management and two years as an independent contractor working in sales.

His interests include motorcycling, classic cars, woodworking and is an avid fisherman. Some think he’s crazy as he prefers winter/ice fishing to summer/open water fishing.  Ed lives south of Amnicon Lake off of County Road A in a home he designed himself and built in 2003-4.