Officers

Tim T. / Chairman/CEO and Founding 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.

Carrie G. / Vice Chair

I have proudly supported the Minnesota Firefighters Foundation since 2019. From the very first golf event, I was hooked, and it has been an honor to contribute to a cause that directly supports our first responders—those who selflessly put their lives on the line for our communities.

In my professional life, I am a Product Marketing Manager where I help drive innovation in additive manufacturing (3D Printing). Outside of work, I thrive on staying active—whether it’s exercising, riding motorcycles and ATVs, camping in the woods and at the racetrack, or tackling any project that keeps me outdoors and moving.

I am grateful to be part of the MNFFF family and to help make a difference in the lives of those who serve us every day

Presten B. / Treasurer and Founding Member

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.

Kayla B./ Secretary

I have been supporting the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation since 2019.  I started by volunteering at the Hoods 4 Heroes annual golf tournament and stuck with it.  I love being able to help out such a great cause.  Outside of the foundation I am a Lead Preschool Teacher of 3  and 4 year olds.  During my free time I love spending time with family, hunting, and fishing with my fiancé Jacob.  When we are not busy we like to take our dog Axel for walks.