Officers

Jami S./ Chair

I joined the foundation because I love helping others and being able to make an impact in the lives of others.

Something people should know about me: I am a life long learner.. I love learning new things and being able to challenge myself to learn new things and help others along the way!!

Favorite activity would be anything outdoors: hunting, fishing, four wheeling, going for walks, etc.

Chris A. / Vice Chair & Co-Founder

After what happened on that Horrific day 9/11, I made a choice to get involved in the Fire department. When I settled down I joined up and the journey began. I made it my goal to take a class every year to further my knowledge on the Fire Department. Giving back to the community and being part of the brotherhood that tackles any obstacles thrown at them.

I like to golf and go to my family cabin with my family.

Tim T. / Founder and General Member

I am one of the founding members of the MNFFF.

After being on a medical team at work for 10 years I always was curious about the fire service. It took me 15 years before I went through the hiring process. It humbles me to be in the role of a firefighter but my bigger calling was always about giving back. Starting this Foundation with the team we put together showed me that we had what it takes to accomplish our team goals! If I had any words of encouragement it would be :

Go after what you’re passionate about and more importantly surround yourself with people who don’t make it about themselves. Great teams succeed because everyone believes in themselves and everyone has a voice.

Go Bears

Love everything about the lakes and being on the water.

Presten B. / Co-Founder and Treasurer

I’ve been a part of the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation from the very beginning. While serving on our local Fire Department we viewed Fox 9 segment on the hidden health dangers Firefighters face. It was mind blowing to learn about the real and serious health risk firefighters deal with and the aftermath that no one sees and rarely hears about. After the training, myself and a few firefighters began to brainstorm how to help firefighters and their families that will be or have been impacted by these health risk. This lead to the formation of the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation.

Outside of the Foundation I am spending time with family and friends.

Mark D./ Founder, Ambassador, General Member

I have been a member of the Minnesota Firefighters Foundation since the beginning when it was an idea we were floating around until today. The idea for the foundation arose from a video of how cancer has taking the lives of Boston firefighters and the effects on their families.

I wanted to be a part of this foundation as a way to give back to the fire service family I was a part of.

Favorite sports team MN Wild.

Spare time I enjoy hiking.

Cory D./  Ambassador and General Member

I joined the because I visit fire departments across the Minnesota.  I am able to help spread the message about what we do and hear the needs oof those departments. Being a 3rd generation Firefighter the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation means a lot to my family and future generations.

I like spending time outdoors and with family whenever possible.