 Education Staff
Admin Staff
Summer Staff
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Food Service Staff
Maintenance Staff
Seasonal Naturalists
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Education Staff
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| Ryan Perish,
Instruction Coordinator
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Ryan joins us from LeCenter, MN. He's a graduate of the UofM-Crookston majoring in agriculture education. He has served as an advisor for local FFA Chapters and enjoys working on his parents dairy farm at Browerville, MN, whenever he gets a chance. Ryan's hobbies include playing sports, watching Twins games, and fishing.
 E-mail Ryan.
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| Mary Cox
Instructor Naturalist
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Mary joined us from Iowa in Feb 2008. She received her B.A. in Natural Science from the College of St. Benedict. In her free time she likes to hike, plant prairie gardens, watch her favorite comedy movies, play with her ferret, Buddy, and dance around the house. She loves being a Naturalist, because she believes it is important to help today's children form a connection with the natural world.
E-mail Mary.
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| Meagan Keefe
Instructor Naturalist
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With experience, a BA in Biology, and a MS in Forestry and Environmental Education, Meagan is bringing a lot of knowledge to LLCC. She enjoys reading, camping, fishing and hunting in her spare time.
E-mail Meagan.
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| Sally Bruesewitz
Instructor Naturalist
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Sally returned to LLCC early in 2002 after holding the same position several years before. She has a degree in biology-fisheries from University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and has served as a fisheries biologist and Aquatic Education Specialist. She is an active community volunteer and parent, and enjoys living on a lake. "I love to share my wonder and enthusiasm about nature with the children who come to visit."
E-mail Sally.
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Tanya Swanson,
Instructor Naturalist
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Tanya is a 2003 graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. She is also a certified veterinary technician. Tanya enjoys reading, hiking, camping with her husband and 2 dogs, and traveling. She is also active in animal rescue and wildlife rehab. She loves working in nature and looks forward to working with the students coming to LLCC.
E-mail Tanya.
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| Administrative Staff |
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Todd Roggenkamp,
Executive Director
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Todd has been an educator for ten years prior to coming to LLCC. With a Masters degree in Education, Todd has experience teaching in public schools and charter schools. He loves spending time outdoors, especially trapping, hunting, and fishing, and also picking berries, wild rice, and mushrooms. He and his wife have three energetic daughters. "I love working at LLCC," says Todd. "I have an outstanding staff who have a passion for the environment and their jobs."
E-mail Todd.
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Pam Carlson,
Administrative Coordinator
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Pam enjoys the variety of duties she serves at Long Lake. After 27 plus years in her position, Pam can answer any possible question about LLCC. When asked about previous jobs, she says, "I have been at LLCC for so long that I can't remember!" She does know that her desk has the best view in Aitkin County.
E-mail Pam.
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Carol Thaemert
Promotions Coordinator
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Carol comes to Long Lake from Norwood Young America, MN. She loves the outdoors. Her hobbies include sporting activities such as fishing, trap shooting, and hunting. She also loves nature photography, gardening, and working with wood. Carol is active in the community as a member of the Aitkin Lions and working with the Long Lake Conservation Foundation "Friends" volunteer group.
E-mail Carol.
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| Maintenance Staff |
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Dave Conway,
Maintenance Coordinator
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Dave brings to LLCC his vast years of experience in manufacturing plant maintenance and the fishing tourism industry. He enjoys fishing, camping, and working in his yard. He also enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
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Scott Biscoe
Maintenance Worker
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Scott brings with him a wealth of talent in building and mechanical maintenance. In his spare time, he runs his hobby farm, which includes dairy cows, a dog, and a cat. |
| Food Service Staff |
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Chris Hagen,
Food Service Coordinator
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Chris enjoys the outdoors, especially camping, fishing, gardening, and bird watching. Her bird feeders in northern Aitkin County are the most active that we know about. She has 25 years' experience in food service, and has been at Long Lake for ten years. She applies a "can-do" attitude to all challenges we present her with. "It's really great working at a place that is so into the environment," says Chris.
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Wanda Essen,
Staff Cook
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We welcomed Wanda to Long Lake in December 2004. She has studied culinary arts and worked for several years "feeding people" at the Fireside Inn. Camping and winter sports are among her favorite things to do.
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Wendy French,
Staff Cook/ Housekeeper
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Wendy joined the staff in the spring of 2002. Her weekend meals get rave reviews from retreat groups.
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| Seasonal Naturalists |
| Jesse Schwingle,
Seasonal Naturalist
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Jesse hails from Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, majoring in Wildlife Education and minoring in Captive Wildlife Biology. Jesse looks forward to sharing his knowledge of nature with the youth that come to LLCC. His hobbies are fishing, hiking, being on the water, and video games! He also has a pet floppy-eared rabbit back at home, named Pandion . |
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Brian Arms
Seasonal Naturalist
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Brian grew up in Rochester, MN. He is a graduate of St Cloud University with a BS in Biology and Environmnetal Studies. Prior to joining the staff here at Long Lake, Brian worked for the US Forestry Service and worked as a Park Ranger at Mt. Ranier National Park in Washington State. Brian is seeking a career in Conservation and loves sharing his knowledge of the environment with others. His hobbies include backpacking, climbing, reading and other outdoor activities. |
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Beth Campbell
Seasonal Naturalist
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Beth originates from New Orleans, LA. She is a graduate of Portland State University with majors in zoology and ecology. She is working on her graduates program focusing on biology. Beth says she has ideas of working with environmental education, a museum or, as her greatest desire, she would love working in a Zoo someday. She loves the outdoors which is why she loves it here at LLCC. Her hobbies include reading, needlepoint, songwriting, juggliling, and playing bass guitar. Minnesota is the first place she has ever been that should have a lot of snow. She is looking forward to the snow and building her first snowman. |
| Summer Staff - Camp Counselors |
Long Lake Conservation Center
28952 438th Lane
Palisade, Minnesota 56469
1-800-450-5522
