Gala Event Task Force

Aaron Bedessem
Running Aces Casino, Hotel, & Racetrack
- Marketing Director
Darrin Bergman
Signarama
- Owner
Gina Jacques
LaMettry's Collision, Inc
- PR
Brenda Lowe
John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP
- Tax Manager
Andrea Murphy
Northeast Bank
- Senior Vice President
Kelly Putnam
Hanson & Associates - American Family Insurance
- Sales Associate
Mark Sommerfeld
Computer Revolution & Cell Phone Repair
- President
Katie Thering
Katie Thering Photography
- owner
Sue Schabert
Samantha Ferrell
State Farm Insurance- Samantha Ferrell Agency
- Owner

Samantha Ferrell State Farm Agency is here to take the surprise out of the unexpected!  Proud woman business owner and a Spanish-speaking team member here to help even more of our community.

As a fellow small business owner, I understand how important it is to protect the business that you've worked so hard to create. Whether you're just starting out and need General Liability Insurance, or you're a weathered veteran of the business space and need Commercial Insurance or Commercial Auto Insurance, we're here to help you every step of the way! We love supporting fellow small business owners throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin and look forward to the opportunity to chat with you.

B.A. Business Communications Alumnus of the University of St Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota. I reside in White Bear Lake with my son. A proud hockey mother, and rescue dog advocate and have adopted two dogs as a foster.

Cathy Gau
Edison at Rice Creek
- Manager
My name is Cathy Gau and I am the Property Manager of the Edison at Rice Creek Apartments and Townhomes. I have been in the property management and real estate business for 15 years. Prior to opening the Edison at Rice Creek, I was in the Cambridge MN area. In Cambridge I was involved in the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce for 7 years. I started with the Chamber by joining the events committee, then board of directors and finally the vice president. I truly enjoyed building relationships with others in the community, business owners and new entrepreneurs and /i look forward to doing the same here.   
Josiah Parker
Thrivent Financial - Pattern Wealth Group
- Financial Advisor