Board of Directors

Carol Tembreull, Chair                                                                                                        

Carol has volunteered with R.E.C. (residents encountering Christ) a Christian retreat program for inmates since 1997. As coordinator of the R.E.C. program at Benton County Jail, she plans two weekend retreats a year for that facility and is also involved in a weekly Christian program and a monthly Sunday worship that is offered to the inmates in the Benton and Stearns County Jails. Carol has a degree in accounting and is currently serving as the 'accountant' for CMNRP as well, which is a position that she has held with other non-profit organizations.

Janice R. Tarvestad, Vice Chair

Janice is an attorney at law. Practicing in General, Family, Criminal, and Bankruptcy law practice. Jan has specialized in working with clients that have committed a crime and with felonies.

Linda Yozamp, Treasurer                                                                                                              Manager Minnesota Work Force Center.

As manager of Minnesota Work Force Center in St. Cloud, Linda provides good input and directions as to job training and opportunities.

Father Frank Tomasiewicz, Board Member

Father Frank is a retired priest of the St. Cloud Diocese. Father Frank has served in 8 different parishes over the past 40 years. Father Frank has also spent 14 years of active duty in the United States Airforce and 8 years with the Army Reserve. Father Frank also enjoys volunteering with R.E.C. (residents encountering Christ) program in Stearns and Otter Tail County.

Bruce Klemz, Board Member

Bruce Klemz is a professor of Marketing and Business Law at St. Cloud State University. Bruce received his BSME at Michigan State University and his MSSE at Oakland University. Bruce furthered his education, which lead him to receiving his MBA at the University of St. Thomas. Bruce then went on to receive hid Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. Bruce will use his marketing experience to help CMNRP now and in the future.

Staff

Patrick Bednarz                                                                                                                                         CMNRP Director

Twyla O'Brien
Mentor Program                                                                                                                        Coordinator

Valarie Paulson                                                                                                                                    Intake Specialist  

Mary Born                                                                                                                            Administrative Assistant