Michael Hanson – Hansons Tree Service
Hello I was born in Monticello Hospital and graduated from Big Lake schools in 2004. I started a business straight out of high school in Big Lake that continues to be based in Big Lake…
Chris Carlson – CEO & Owner of Premier Marine
Hello, my name is Chris Carlson and I’m the CEO and owner of Premier Marine in Big Lake, MN. I’m proud to be a Big Lake resident and I’m honored to be considered for the…
Mark Hedstrom – Fire Department – Asst. Chief, Big Lake USPS, Township Supervisor
Hello and thank you for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful group of people who enjoy making a difference in the lives of others in our community. My name is Mark Hedstrom and…
Tim Davis – BL Fire Fighter, Mechanic
Born and raised in Big Lake. I’ve been a member of the Big Lake Fire Department for 29 years. I enjoy fishing and hunting and the outdoors. I also enjoy spending time with my family…
Jim VanderHeyden – Big Lake Teacher
I would like to thank Liz and the Faces of Big Lake for nominating me for this recognition. I grew up in Cottage Grove, MN. I was the youngest of 6 kids. My dad was…
Chuck Heitz – Teacher & City Council
Hi, I’m Chuck Heitz. Shirlee and I moved to Big Lake in 1974. Our daughters grew up in Big Lake and graduated from Big Lake High School. During our time in Big Lake, Shirlee and…
John and Kelly Lemire – Big Lake Volunteers
I, Kelly, grew up in Big lake since I was 5 and graduated from Big Lake in 1989. John grew up in Brooklyn Park and graduated in 1997. We have 5 children ages 33,25,21,18, and…
Mike & Tone Nget – Owners Cambo Flare
Hi, my name is Mike. My wife, Tone and I, own a small restaurant here in Big Lake called Cambo Flare. Before all this….back when we had typical 9-5 jobs, we never really figured our…
Big Lake Baseball Coach, Big Lake Basketball Coach, Big Lake Football Coach, BLMS Teacher, Creator and Owner - Hound Heater, Dad, Grandfather, Gundog Trainer, Husband, Retired Teacher
Mike Hill – Teacher & Business Owner
Hello, I’m Mike Hill. I’ve lived in Big Lake since 1985 and my wife and I have raised our family here. I was a teacher at Big Lake Middle School in industrial tech, among other…

