Chris Hansen is the owner of Junk 86, a locally-owned Twin Cities company that offers reliable and affordable junk removal services. Originally from Cottage Grove, Hansen enjoyed growing up in the suburbs, even though the area was less abuzz than the state’s metropolis. “It was different,” Hansen says of growing up outside city limits. “I... Continue Reading →
Steve Eckes (Cross Community Players)
Steve Eckes is on the board of directors for Cross Community Players, a family-friendly theater company that has been assisting local families in need since 1981. From Plymouth, Eckes has deep ties to the northwest suburbs. “I had a great childhood,” he says. After high school, Eckes enrolled at the University of Minnesota, majoring in... Continue Reading →
Sue Michaletz (PoppedCorn)
Sue Michaletz is the owner of PoppedCorn, a popcorn store in Minnetonka just off Highway 62. A native of Mankato, Michaletz also graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato (she is now on the Maverick Real Estate Foundation board). Just over twelve years ago, she moved to the Twin Cities. “Before that, I was in real... Continue Reading →