 Mark Ronnei serves as General Manager of Grand View Lodge resort where he is responsible for the management of Resort operations and represents the Company in the areas of planning and permitting for new developments and projects. Ronnei has been with Grand View Lodge for 30 years and previously held management positions in sales, development, real estate, and resort operations. In 2006, Mark was named Minnesota Resorter of the Year in recognition for his contributions to the industry.
Ronnei has been actively involved in City and County steering committees, specifically those related to the resort industry and land development. A strong advocate for encouraging children to read, Ronnei founded the Enhanced Reading Foundation to provide funds for books in every classroom at the local Elementary School.
Ronnei serves on the Board of Directors of Northern National Bank, Brainerd Community Foundation, Bridges of Hope, the Minnesota Chamber, and the Nisswa Enhanced Reading Foundation. He is also a member of the Community Budget Committee for Independent School District 181. Ronnei attended both Southwest State University and Cornell University.
mark.ronnei@grandviewlodge.com |
Samuel Cote serves as Executive Director of the Cote Family Companies two children’s camps – Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert. He is responsible for the general management and oversight of Camp operations which he has served for 40 years. At a young age, Cote was instilled with a love for the camping business. His father, Brownie Cote, purchased the Camps in 1923, and Cote has been actively involved from his years as a young camper to his present leadership position.
Paul Gustafson serves as General Manager of the Tanque Verde Ranch and the Bellota Ranch where he is responsible for the management of Ranch resort operations. Gustafson has been with Tanque Verde Ranch for 17 years and previously held management positions in operations, programs, and recreation.
Valorie Knudsen serves as Chief Financial Officer of Cote Family Companies where she is responsible for the oversight of financial management and accounting functions, information technology, and human resources. Knudsen has 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, holding top-level finance management positions in companies including Carlson Companies (including Carlson Travel), NRG Energy, Inc. and Opus Corporation. Her industry experience includes hospitality and travel, independent power generation, real estate development, property management, and manufacturing.