The Winona Community Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to their Board of Directors: Chris Callahan and Steve Ringlien. They will join current board members: Chair Sara Smith Brandon, Vice-Chair Annmarie DeMarais, Past Chair Dave Jensen, Treasurer Jackie Czaplewski, Secretary Hayley Hornberg, Maurella Cunningham, Cecilia Manrique, Mark Peterson, Bob Quinlan, Cindy Telstad, Jolene Vaselaar, and Jacob Woodworth.
Steve Ringlien has worked at Peerless Chain Company for the last 36 years where he is currently the Materials and Planning Manager. He has previously served as the Grants Chair for the WAPS Foundation, board member of the Winona Oratorio Chorus, Council President of Central Lutheran Church and currently serves on the CLC Foundation Committee.
Chris Callahan is the Business Banking Manager in Winona for WNB Financial. He began his banking career in 1998 and his experiences include personal banking, branch management, and commercial lending. Chis is an active member of his church serving as an elder and men’s ministry leader. His past service on non-profit boards in Winona include The United Way, Engage Winona, and Hope Harbor.
As new board members are welcomed this year, the Foundation also says goodbye to six-year members Ann Gibson and Kevin O’Reilly. The Foundation expresses gratitude for their service to the Foundation and to the community as a whole.
The following members have been elected to serve as officers for 2026: Sara Smith Brandon, Chair; Annmarie DeMarais, Vice-Chair; Dave Jensen, Past Chair; Jackie Czaplewski, Treasurer; Hayley Hornberg, Secretary.
The Winona Community Foundation is a catalyst for igniting generosity and building the vibrant and enduring place we call home.
