Board of Directors
MMPA is governed by a Board of Directors. The MMPA Board of Directors is responsible for setting policy, for approving investments in new plants, and for overseeing management. Each MMPA member has a representative on MMPA’s Board and an alternate representative.
Anoka

Mr. Erik Skogquist
Council Member

Mr. Ed Evans (alternate)
Utility Advisory Board Member
Arlington

Ms. Amy Newsom
City Administrator

Ms. Lisa Tesch (alternate)
Deputy Clerk
Brownton

Mr. Curt Carrigan
Council Member
Buffalo

Mr. Joseph Steffel
Utilities Director
MMPA Treasurer

Ms. Laureen Bodin (alternate)
City Administrator
Chaska

Mr. Matt Podhradsky
City Administrator
MMPA Chairman

Mr. Andrew Romine (alternate)
Assistant Electric Director
East Grand Forks

Mr. Keith Mykleseth
General Manager
MMPA Vice Chairman

Mr. Jeff Olson (alternate)
Distribution Superintendent
Elk River

Ms. Theresa Slominski
General Manager

Ms. Mary Stewart
Utilities Commissioner
Le Sueur

Mr. Newell Krogmann
Council Member

Mr. Jasper Kruggel (alternate)
City Administrator
North St. Paul

Mr. Brian Frandle
Director of Electric Utilities
MMPA Secretary
Olivia

Ms. Amber Dale
Utility Accounts Manager

Mr. Dan Coughlin (alternate)
City Administrator
Shakopee

Greg Drent
Interim Utilities Manager

Ms. Deb Amundson (alternate)
Utilities Commissioner
Winthrop

Mr. Peter Machaiek
Alderman

Ms. Jenny Palmer (alternate)
City Administrator