Below is a list of nominees and statements for all candidates running in the 2025 Board of Directors Elections. These statements are direct copy/paste from the nomination form, with no edits. Each candidate will have an opportunity to introduce themselves at our Annual Meeting on Thursday February 12th at 7pm in the Summit Brewing Training Bar. A link to their email is included if you have additional questions for the candidates.
These five candidates will be running for two open seats.
Please describe your experience with the Wonderwall GBC & its supporters groups:
I’ve been a Dark Clouds member since Minnesota’s move to MLS. I’ve helped out at plenty of Tifo painting days and have been part of raising most of them on matchday. I also attend the monthly Wonderwall board meetings, and being part of those conversations has made me want to step up and contribute in a more formal leadership role.
Please describe your professional experience and how you will bring those skills, experience and knowledge to the board:
I work in data analytics and training, so I’m used to taking messy information and turning it into something clear and usable. With Wonderwall now managing Supporters Group affiliation, I think I can help organize that data and set up simple systems that make things easier for everyone.
What do you want to focus on during your time on the WW Board and why do you want to focus on them?
I want to focus on making sure Supporters Groups get the support they need to keep building the community. They’re the ones that make matchdays special. I also want to push the club to do as much as it can to show the community they’re valued because in the current situation we need to make sure everyone knows they are support by the club and the supporters.
Please describe your experience with the Wonderwall GBC & its supporters groups:
I have been a member of Dark Clouds for 3 years now (I think). Most game days you can hear my husband drumming with the Thunderwall and my 10 year old starting “he’s just cold” chants during the beginning of the season in the crowd. We love the community of supporters and soccer lovers we have found. My son organized donations to the Charity Card Club for his birthday last summer with DGS.
Please describe your professional experience and how you will bring those skills, experience and knowledge to the board:
One of my first jobs was work as a campaign organizer which taught me how to connect and talk to people. I then spent much of my professional life working with individuals with disabilities, and have worked in various management level positions in this field as well. This has taught me open communication and good documentation and tracking. Now I work at a group travel agency which has helped me be better organized and develop and maintain professional relationships all over the world.
What do you want to focus on during your time on the WW Board and why do you want to focus on them?
I live in Rochester and I’ve loved to provide more and support outreach to fans and supporters outside of the cities.
Please describe your experience with the Wonderwall GBC & its supporters groups:
Mike has been a season ticket holder since we were the Stars playing at NSC in the NASL. He follows and comments on the Reddit pages and would like to be more involved.
Please describe your professional experience and how you will bring those skills, experience and knowledge to the board:
Mike is a successful entrepreneur in the technology and information security field and excels in large group speaking, coordinating education opportunities and knows more about the MN United and its history than anyone I know. (I’m his daughter nominating him.)
What do you want to focus on during your time on the WW Board and why do you want to focus on them?
I think Mike would want to focus on mental health, family, supporting one another, and celebrating the things that make people unique.
Please describe your experience with the Wonderwall GBC & its supporters groups:
I have held season tickets in the Wonderwall for 5 years. I love being part of the Wonderwall community. During this time I have met many new friends. I have also introduced many of my friends to the Wonderwall experience.
Please describe your professional experience and how you will bring those skills, experience and knowledge to the board:
I am a Senior Accounting Manager. I have been on my HOA Board as Treasurer and I could use my Accounting knowledge to help with the financial activities of the Wonderwall.
What do you want to focus on during your time on the WW Board and why do you want to focus on them?
I want to focus on the Community and Charities of the Wonderwall. During this difficult time in MN, Community is so important. I'd like to do my part in supporting the Wonderwall and making people feel included in that piece of the MN United.
Please describe your experience with the Wonderwall GBC & its supporters groups:
I have been on the Wonderwall board for the past two years and am the Vice President this year. Prior to joining the Wonderwall board, I spent two years as an elected member of the Dark Clouds board. In addition, I have been a capo for Dark Clouds for the past 4 seasons and currently organize the marches and capos for Dark Clouds as the Matchday Co-chair.
Please describe your professional experience and how you will bring those skills, experience and knowledge to the board:
In addition to my time on the Wonderwall and Dark Clouds boards, I previously served on the board of a non-profit theatre company in the Twin Cities. My professional background is in Finance and Theatre. This helps me understand how to both run an organization and come up with creative solutions to problems. I will bring all of my experiences both in and out of the soccer community to help Wonderwall continue to be a strong organization.
What do you want to focus on during your time on the WW Board and why do you want to focus on them?
I also want to create a formal proposal to shift Wonderwall to non-profit status, so the shareholders can vote on the change. This transition would allow Wonderwall to have more resources and avenues to engage with the community outside of matchday and increase the impact that Wonderwall has in the Twin Cities. As part of the Wonderwall mission is to "serve and build communities", I believe that exploring non-profit status will help us to better achieve our mission.
