About Us

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The Minnesota Real Estate Foundation (MREF), which was formed in 2003, is centrally located in St. Cloud, Minnesota. We work with organizations and individuals throughout Minnesota and beyond.

We are governed by a board of directors from around the state who have extensive knowledge and skills in the areas of banking, real estate development, law, financial planning, accounting, fundraising and nonprofit management. The MREF is a supporting organization of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation.

Our current board members are:

James Beste, Beste, Ward & Associates

Allen Bright, Re/Max Results

Kevin Close, Close-Converse Properties

Dennis Gregory, Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc.

Chris Hauck, Prudential Pladson Realty

Jennifer Lammers, Briggs and Morgan

Leigh Lenzmeier, Lenzmeier Real Estate Services

Steven Mooney, Treasurer, St. Cloud State University

Andrew Steil, Gray Plant Mooty

David Werschay, Chair, Werschay Homes

Brian Zimny, RBC Wealth Management

In addition we have an outstanding staff:

Steve Joul, President of the Minnesota Real Estate Foundation and the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (Ex Officio member of the Board)

Glen Tautges, Director of Philanthropic Services for Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Patty Kennedy, Director of Finance & Investments for Central Minnesota Community Foundation