Luverne Education Legacy Fund Board Members
Molly Golla, Marlene Mann, Lisa Dinger, Ryan Wynia, Sara Hartquist, Pat Von Tersch, Damon Eisma, Cory Bloemendaal, Mark Lundgren, and Craig Oftedahl
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Chairperson
Cory Bloemendaal
  • 1989 LHS Graduate and current resident of Luverne.
  • Owner and CFO of Buffalo Ridge Insurance.
  • I'm happy to serve the school & community that has both shaped and given to me.
  • I share the mission and goal of the Luverne Education Legacy Fund to enhance the education experience of our kids. I'm proud of what we've done, but more importantly, excited about the potential of what can be done.    
Lisa Dinger
  • I currently am the Child Guide for Luverne Public Schools. My main responsibility is to work with all students and families by being a connector for them to community and school resources.
  • I am very involved within the community serving on many boards to help continue to lead Luverne progressively forward.
  • Our school system with the help of our community will continue to allow all students to ​have opportunities that will give them the best educational experience possible.
Craig Oftedahl
  • Superintendent Luverne Public Schools
  • Lifelong Teacher/Educator/Coach
  • Married to wife Randi-four (4) children
  • Passionate about providing opportunities for students and making a bright future for the next generations
  • “It is an honor to be involved with the Luverne Education Legacy Fund.  Providing educational opportunities and learning experiences and bettering the educational system for all is of utmost importance.  The LELF Board is really working hard to make a difference and I appreciate that!”
Marlene Mann
  • 1964 LHS Graduate
  • Luverne School District Business Manager
  • School Foundation member since infancy and development
  • Providing an avenue for friends and alumni of Luverne Public Schools to have an opportunity of providing enrichments and enhancements to programs extended to our youth and community through the school has been a highlight of establishing the foundation.
  • We can only imagine the future!
Mark Lundgren
  • Luverne Public School Social Studies teacher for 36 years (retired)
  • I feel I can provide a unique insight from the educator’s point of view to the committee.
  • The Luverne Educaton Legacy Fund will help enhance our students’ learning and provide them with opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have while in high school.
  • The Luverne School and community have provided my family with a strong foundation to achieve success in life’s endeavors.   By serving on this committee, it gives me a chance to give back to the community.
 
Pat Von Tersch
  • Originally from Denison, Iowa
  • Moved to Luverne in 1994.
  • Owner / President of Professional Ag Marketing Inc in Luverne. A risk management firm that specializes in assisting grain and livestock producers manage price risk in their business.
  • My wife Kim and I have 4 children in the Luverne school system.  
  • I appreciate the opportunity to be involved in the Luverne Education Legacy Fund. The passion and pride expressed throughout this community for the school system and community in general is impressive. It’s wonderful to play a small role in maintaining and building on that momentum. 
Ryan Wynia
  • 2005 LHS Graduate and current resident of Luverne.
  • President of First Farmers & Merchants Bank.
  • The school and community have had a positive impact and shaped me into who I am today.
  • I agree with the mission and goal of Luverne Education Legacy Fund to focus on the education of our youth.  I see a significant potential for the Luverne Education Legacy Fund to continue to enhance the education of our youth.
Sara Hartquist
  • My husband, Jeff, and I own and operate Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne.
  • We have three children that attend Luverne Public Schools. Being a part of Luverne Education Legacy Fund is a tangible way for me to give back to our community and support our students and staff.
  • I believe in the mission of LELF, the importance of being a good steward to donations and connecting monies to areas of need within a district that tax dollars are not able to cover. Together we can continue the tradition of Luverne Schools as a strong, vibrant place for our children to receive a high quality education.   
Molly Robertson Golla
  • Luverne resident for 20+ years
  • RN with Sanford 
  • Married to Nate ‘92, and our children (Jackson ‘19 and Josephine ‘21) will be third generation graduates of Luverne Public Schools. 
  • Quality education is vital to a vibrant community. I’m proud to be part of LELF’s work to enhance the excellent education opportunities this district provides. 
Damon Eisma
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