Board Members & Staff
The Foundation, a valued partner of the Minnetonka Public Schools, is governed by a nineteen-member Board of Trustees. Representatives from the Minnetonka Board of Education, District leadership staff and the Minnetonka Alumni Association also attend our board meetings. The Foundation is a registered, tax-exempt, non-political, non-profit organization independent of the Minnetonka Public Schools District.
Foundation Board of Trustees 2025-26
* designates Minnetonka Alumni

Rob Wolter, Chair & Development

Brian Lande,
Vice Chair

Kristine Engman
Treasurer

Gretchen Pesek Skarohlid
Secretary

Katy Friesz Watt
Brand & Engagement

Heather Burnett

Tim Byrne
Dream Makers

Laura Foote
Brand & Experience

Lan Freitag
Teacher Grants

Jamie Hansen*
Teacher Grants

JoAnna Harper

Jenny Huang

Brian Kelly
Development

Greg Mascolo

Jason Ring

Wes Strait

Robyn Thomas
Dream Makers

Bryan Vincent

Karen Winterhof
Ex-Officio
- David Law, Superintendent
- Dr. Amy LaDue, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
- Karen Jordan, Minnetonka School Board
- Marietta Jacobsen, Minnetonka Alumni Association
Foundation Staff

Colleen Riley
Executive Director

Marie Raley
Associate Director
Foundation Interns

Owen Beckers
Intern

2025-26 Foundation Board Meeting Dates
- Tuesday, September 9
- Tuesday, October 14
- Tuesday, November 11
- Tuesday, December 9
- Tuesday, January 13
- Tuesday, February 10
- Tuesday, March 10
- Tuesday, April 14
- Tuesday, May 12
