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Management

Betsy Helgesen

Betsy Helgesen
Director
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Steven Rantala

Steve Rantala
Assistant Director of Culinary
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(218) 726-7316

Amanda Bergstedt

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Sous Chef
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218-726-6368

Andrew Matson

Andrew Matson
Operations Manager
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218-726-7696

Andy Alander

Andy Alander
Executive Chef - Lead Manager of Residential Dining
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218-726-6260

Benjamin Zaban-Boylan

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Sous Chef
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218-726-7914

Brent Armstrong

Armstrong
Business Information & Analysis
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(218) 726-6599

Carolyn Anderson

Anderson
Operations Manager
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(218) 726-7914

Channie McCall

Channie McCall
Executive Chef
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218-726-8124

David Vogelgesang

David Vogelgesang
Operations Manager
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218-726-7914

James Bridges

James Bridges
Warehouse Manager
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218-726-7313

Josie Beahler

Josie Beahler wearing a black chefs coat
Sous Chef
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Krista Padgett

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Assistant Director of Guest Experience
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218-726-7317

Kristin Kirtz

Kristin
Marketing and Communications
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(218) 726-8519

Matthew Lyons

Matthew Lyons wearing a black chefs coat
Sous Chef
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Nick Hagadone

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Sous Chef
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218-726-7696

Nikki Lyes

Lyes
Operations Manager
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(218) 726-6644

Ron McGinley

Ron McGinley
Lead Manager - Fresh Leaf Catering
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218-726-7955

Scott Zimmerman

Scott Zimmerman
Operations Manager
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(218) 726-7914

Sheryl Vatne

Sheryl Vatne
Lead Manager - Retail
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218-726-8670

Sue Olson

Olson
Staff Development
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(218) 726-7955

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  • Meal Plans
    • Meal Plans
    • Upgrading or Canceling Your Meal Plan
    • Unlimited Meal Plans
    • Block Meal Plans
    • Dining Dollars
    • Mobile Ordering
  • Locations and Menus
    • Menus
    • Block Plan Menus
    • Hours
    • Superior Dining
      • Superior Dining Info
      • Contact Us
    • Northern Shores Coffee
    • Food Court
    • Kiosks
    • Catering
  • Food Diversity
    • Food Diversity
    • Food Allergies & Special Diets
    • Menu Identifiers
    • Eating Vegan
    • Gluten-Free Life
    • Halal
  • Sustainability
    • Sustainability in Dining
    • Sustainability Policy
    • Sustainability Practices
    • Reusable Container Program
    • Reusable Mug Program
    • Sustainable Partnerships
  • Camps & Conferences
    • Camps & Conferences
    • Extended Stay Summer Camp Meal Plan
  • About Us
    • Department Charges
    • Employee Resources
    • Kitchen Remodel Project
    • Management
    • Our Mission
    • Student Jobs
    • Suggestion Card