Joel Hagberg – Teacher & Musician
Hi, I’m Joel Hagberg. I’m a husband, father, and recent retired Big Lake teacher. I spent my entire teaching career here in Big Lake, a lot of which was teaching 4th grade. Since retiring I…
P.J. Fanberg – Territory Sales Manager
Hi, I’m P.J. Fanberg and I grew up in Big Lake. My wife and I are happy to be raising our family here now. I work for Ritchie Brothers Auctioneer and am the Territory Sales…
Matthew and Elisa Berry – Owners Ember Coffee
Matthew and I live in Orrock and we own Ember Coffee, located on Highway 10. Elisa manages the store and homeschools our boys, while Matthew works in Cybersecurity and does work for Ember on the…
Derek Holman – Teacher and Coach
Hello Big Lake! I’m Derek Holman, a teacher and coach in Big Lake. My family and I have been in this community for 24 years and I have been teaching in Big Lake for 23…
Jeff Zierdt – Lupulin Brewing Company
Hi, I’m Jeff Zierdt with Lupulin Brewing Company. I have been brewing beer since 2008 and opened Lupulin in 2015. I have lived in the area for about 17 years and enjoy time with my…
Brian Blackman
Hello! Thank you for the nomination. My name is Brian Blackman and I am a proud Big Lake resident. I grew up in Crystal, MN with my parents and sister, Brenda. I attended Bemidji State…
Big Lake Chamber of Commerce, Big Lake Mayor, Dad, Financial Advisor, Husband, Owner - Paul Knier Inc. dba Cabot Lodge SecuritiesPaul Knier – Mayor Big Lake
Hi! I’m Paul Knier and love being a part of The Faces of Big Lake project. My wife and I have lived in Big Lake for 28 years and have raised all 5 of our…
American Legion Post 147, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Big Lake Food Shelf, Big Lake School Board, Firefighter, Grandfather, Grandma, Husband, Retired, Veteran, Volunteer, WifeLenette and Bruce Brown – BL School Board, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, American Legion Post 147
Hello! We are Lenette and Bruce Brown. We are proud members of the Big Lake community and have been here since moving from California in 2017. Moving closer to some of our children was our…
John Kaczmarek – Chief of Police
Introduction – Hi, my name is John Kaczmarek. I am the Chief of Police for your city. I want you to know that I have enjoyed every moment here in Big Lake since I was…
Nick Christenson
Hi I’m Nick Christenson and I was born and raised in Big Lake. My family has been here since the 60’s and I have always considered it home. I love living in this community with…