MMUA’s Staff

MMUA’s staff team consists of respected industry leaders, experienced technical professionals, and enthusiastic self-starters new to the utilities space. This gives us a unique blend of experience and fresh eyes, making it possible for MMUA to deliver the highest quality services to our members and customers.

If you are interested in a career with MMUA, contact Shelly Dau to learn more.

MMUA Staff

  • Karleen Kos

    Karleen Kos

    Chief Executive Officer, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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    Chief Executive Officer

  • Roger Avelsgard

    Roger Avelsgard

    Apprenticeship and JTS Instructor, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Reid Baumann

    Reid Baumann

    Multimedia Journalist and Content Creator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Bill Black

    Bill Black

    Government Relations Attorney, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Jim Bruender

    Jim Bruender

    Regional Safety Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Keith Byklum

    Keith Byklum

    Regional Safety Coordinator and JTS Instructor, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Blaine Chaulklin

    Blaine Chaulklin

    Grant Development and Technical Support Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Adam Chesney

    Adam Chesney

    Regional Safety Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Dennis Danielson

    Dennis Danielson

    Natural Gas Circuit Rider, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Shelly Dau

    Shelly Dau

    Organizational Development and Human Resources Manager, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Travis Denison

    Travis Denison

    Regional Safety Coordinator and JTS Instructor, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Christian Glanville

    Christian Glanville

    Marketing and Member Relations Manager, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Jason Gorr

    Jason Gorr

    Regional Safety Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Mike Grabow

    Mike Grabow

    Regional Safety Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Brad Gunderson

    Brad Gunderson

    Regional Safety Coordinator and JTS Instructor, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Karen Heiden

    Karen Heiden

    Accounting Assistant, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Paul Helling

    Paul Helling

    Generation Coordinator and JTS Instructor, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Rustin Kaderabek

    Rustin Kaderabek

    Regional Safety Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Rita Kelly

    Rita Kelly

    Director of Administration, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Jake Kuntz

    Jake Kuntz

    Field Safety Services Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Brad Levasseur

    Brad Levasseur

    Regional Safety Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Theresa Neddermeyer

    Theresa Neddermeyer

    Safety Services Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Larry Pederson

    Larry Pederson

    Director of Finance, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Cody Raveling

    Cody Raveling

    Assistant Director of Education and Outreach, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Jay Reading

    Jay Reading

    Assistant Director of Technical Services, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Joe Schmidt

    Joe Schmidt

    Assistant Director of Workplace Safety Services, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Mike Sewell

    Mike Sewell

    Assistant Director of Regional Safety Group Services, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Scott Stillwell

    Scott Stillwell

    Regional Safety Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Kent Sulem

    Kent Sulem

    Director of Government Relations and Senior Counsel, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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  • Mike Willetts

    Mike Willetts

    Director of Training and Safety, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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