Board of Directors
Vicky Kinney
Vicky, with her husband Scot, founded MNTLC in 2021. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and former educator. After years of research, Vicky retired from her private practice to focus on solving homelessness and raising awareness to challenge stigma and stereotypes. Her understanding of mental health, addiction, and homelessness deepened after recently losing a son to this lethal combination. In her spare time, Vicky enjoys their two dogs, the animals on her hobby farm sanctuary, being a grandma, gardening, and working on creative projects.
Cherie Voss Green
Cherie raised and educated her three children and put herself through school, completing a Masters degree in Education. She worked in Christian ministry for over 20 years and currently works as a teacher in a private school. Cherie has great compassion for those in poverty and is a supervisor of a food rescue group in the Chicago suburbs, helping provide meals for individuals and families. She is a prayer warrior and resilient, resourceful, and creative. In her spare time, Cherie enjoys spending time with her family, including her two grandchildren.
Stephanie Pontius
Trained as a clinical dietitian with hospital experience and a Master’s in Public Health; Stephanie has spent the last 30+ years as a mom-at-home homeschooling their 7 children. She was involved with New Pathways during those years as a volunteer and host church coordinator and believes the Body of Christ has the primary responsibility for caring for the poor and needy in our communities. Enjoying family (which now includes grandchildren), fellowship with God and His people, and the beautiful outdoors are also top priorities in her days.
Melissa Fussy
Melissa is a Processing Coordinator Team Lead in the New Business area at Ascensus and previously worked with the New Pathways program, providing shelter to families experiencing homelessness. She is also on a prayer team that has been faithfully praying for solutions to end homelessness in the Brainerd Lakes Area since 2019. Hobbies include restoring old things, fishing, gardening, playing card games and knitting.
Karl Samp
Karl has an extensive background in community service. He was Executive Director of the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation, working in donor services, grant-making, and leading community initiatives. He brings experience in strategic planning, mediation, training, asset mapping, education, and facilitating planning and visioning meetings. Karl also worked in Supported Employment, placing adults with severe disabilities in community jobs. A former naturalist, park ranger, and tour leader, Karl enjoys the outdoors, golfing, and travel adventures.
Yvette Campbell
Yvette and her husband Scott moved to Brainerd in 1989 and raised four children here. She has been with Bremer Bank for more than 28 years with her current role being a commercial lender and has served on boards for several area faith-based non-profits. She finds her purpose in seeking God’s will for how she can use her skills to be a servant in furthering His kingdom. Spending time with family, including her two grandchildren, is her greatest joy.
Brandon Hedlund
Brandon faced many challenges before 18, including experiencing homelessness with his family. At 19, he entered the mission field in Central America, engaging in construction, homeless ministries, and teaching ESL. These trials broadened his worldview and shaped him into a resilient, compassionate individual with strong integrity and a desire to serve others. Today, Brandon enjoys quality time with his wife, Aryn, and their two boys. Since entering real estate in 2017, he’s loved helping hundreds of Brainerd Lakes Area families reach their goals through that leap of faith.
David Jeremiason
David has served in nonprofit leadership roles for over 25 years and is passionate about community service. For the past decade, he has
served in development roles raising funds for local healthcare organizations. He is an avid sea kayaker and founded the Paddle Folk Kayak Club in Brainerd, Minnesota. He loves all kinds of adventures with his wife and six children. He hopes you will join MNTLC in any way you can to help end homelessness in our community.
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