Therese Benkowski
Maple Grove, MN
Meteorologist/Environmental Compliance, Weather-Or-Not Consulting
I began my weather career in the NWS and after several years, directed my career into environmental compliance (specifically air quality). I now work with all aspects of environmental compliance consulting as well as conducting various specialty meteorological service. I have known that I'd be a meteorologist since I was in the 5th grade! |
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Arden Berge (science fair coorindator)
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Chris Bovitz (chapter secretary)
Lakeville, MN
Software engineer, Lawson Software
My interest in weather goes way back, as I'm sure my classmates will tell you. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in computer science, I earned my masters degree in atmospheric sciences from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. I worked at the West Gulf River Forecast Center, then eventually wound up at NOHRSC, where I did meteorology, computer programming, database administration, and computer system administration. I'm currently software engineer in product development at Lawson Software. |
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Lori Bovitz
Lakeville, MN
Technical Writer, Kroll Ontrack |
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Joseph Calderone
Victoria, MN
Senior forecaster, National Weather Service
Graduated from the University at Albany in 1996 with a B.S. in Atmospheric Science then graduated from Ohio University in 1998 with M.A. in Geography. Worked in private weather until 2002 when I joined the NWS in Charleston, SC. Was promoted to general forecaster in Charleston, SC in 2003, then promoted to senior forecaster in Chanhassen, MN, in 2011. |
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Jon Chrzanowski
Burnsville, MN
Meteorologist, Telvent |
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Jonathan Cohen
Prior Lake, MN |
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Randy Dahl
North St. Paul, MN
Horticulturalist |
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Doug Dokken
St. Paul, MN
Mathematics professor, St. Thomas University |
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Craig Edwards
St. Paul, MN
Broadcast meteorologist, MPR |
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Bill Endersen
Minneapolis, MN
Consulting meteorologist
I took early retirement from Northwest Airlines, now part of Delta Airlines, in 2009. I continue to do consulting work for a variety of clients. |
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Patrick Flowers
Forest Lake, MN
Water Quality Manager, Xcel Energy. |
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Chris Franks
Shakopee, MN
Forecaster, National Weather Service.
I was born and raised in Omaha, NE, and graduated from Creighton University in 2005. I attended graduate school at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (Rapid City, SD). I began working for the NWS as an intern in the Milwaukee office before coming to Chanhassen as a forecaster in September 2010. |
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David Gregoria
Account Representative, Wells Fargo
I graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Atmospheric Science. I am crazy about weather. I am not working in meteorology, but want to be around people interested in weather. I like to play tennis, run and play with my 2 kids. |
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Mike Griesinger (chapter president)
Carver, MN
Meteorologist, National Weather Service |
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Bryan Howell (chapter treasurer)
Minneapolis, MN
Meteorologist, Telvent
I graduated from Valparaiso University in May 2007 and moved to the Twin Cities when I got my first job. I am from the Chicago area and really have a strong connection to it, but the Cities are starting to grow on me. I look forward to experiencing all that Minnesota has to offer! I am very active with amateur radio and a big promoter of the Skywarn program. |
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Tom Hultquist
Minneapolis, MN
Meteorologist/SOO, National Weather Service |
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Paul Huttner
Chief Meteorologist, Minnesota Public Radio |
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Logan Karsten
Chanhassen, MN
Associate Scientist, National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center
Have been interested in meteorology since early childhood
Got B.S. in meteorology from Iowa State University in 2009
Got M.S. in meteorology from ISU in spring 2011
Started at NOHRSC in August 2011 |
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Ryan Keever
Minneapolis, MN
Weather forecaster, Minnesota Air National Guard |
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Kyle Mack
Hastings, MN
Weather forecaster, Minnesota Air National Guard |
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David Marketon
Minneapolis, MN
Filmmaker/Student - St. Cloud State University
I graduated from North Hennepin Community College in 2006 with my A.A. degree and originally was planning on an engineering career, but decided against it when I toured several companies in the industry. Instead, I went with my original plan of wanting to be an airline pilot/filmmaker/meteorology consultant. I am currently in my senior year at SCSU in pursuing a BS in Meteorology and a BA in Mathematics with a minor in Aviation. My meteorological interests are severe weather and aviation meteorology. Additionally, my first feature film premiered locally at the Twin Cities Film Fest in September 2011. My colleague and I took home the award for Best Minnesota Feature Film and are currently writing two other screenplays. |
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James Marusak
St. Paul, MN
Broadcast meteorologist, WeatherEye Radio Network
On-air meteorologist for Weather Eye Radio Network since January 2008
Worked in Toronto for World Weatherwatch and Pelmorex between October 1998 to July 2006
Went to college at Penn State, graduated with a BS in meteorology in 1996
In high school, was the TV weatherman for the morning announcements back in Nanticoke, PA
Have forecasted for just about any purpose known to man and then some |
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Kurt Mayer
Shakopee, MN
Aviation, National Weather Service
High School... Mahtomedi, MN 1982
B.S. in Geology and Geophysics from U of MN 1988
NWS employee since 1992. Locations: Slidell LA, Mobile AL, Marquette MI, Duluth MN, and Farmington MN.
M.S. in Atmospheric Science from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1991
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Rich Naistat
Edina, MN
Former science and operations officer at >MPX. Avid tennis player and punster.
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Brad Nelson
Burnsville, MN
Meteorologist, Telvent
I work as a meteorologist for Telvent. Graduated from SCSU with a degree in Meteorology and Environmental Science in 2004. Grew up in southern MN near Blooming Prairie. Avid storm chaser and weather enthusiast. |
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Carrie Olheiser
Chaska, MN
Meteorologist/Snow Hydrologist, National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center |
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Byron Paulson
Bloomington, MN
Lead forecaster, National Weather Service |
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Tony Perkins
St. Louis Park, MN
Software Engineer |
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Steven Scherger
Coon Rapids, MN
Physical therapist, Allina |
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John Schmid
St. Paul, MN
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Chuck Schoeneberger
Glencoe, MN
I received my B.S. in Meteorology from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. I also have my M.S. in Geographic Information Systems from St. Mary's University in Winona, MN. I have worked as a forecaster at Meridian Environmental Technology in Grand Forks, ND and most recently as a GIS Analyst for St. Mary's University in Winona, MN. I am currently trying to get back forecasting again (and use my GIS skills) with the NWS or private sector. |
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Anthony Stender
Young America, MN
Graduate student, Iowa State University
Received MS in Meteorology from South Dakota School of Mines. Currently pursuing a graduate degree in analytical chemistry and working on writing several novels. |
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Darrell Stonina
Columbia Heights, MN
Ride operator, Mall of America |
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Jim Taggart
Prior Lake, MN
Meteorologist, National Weather Service |
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Tina Taggart
Prior Lake, MN |
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Matt Taraldsen
St. Paul, MN
Graduate Student, UM
2010 SCSU graduate - BS in Meteorology. Current Masters in Geographic Information Science (GIS) candidate at the University of Minnesota. |
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Bill Togstad
Edina, MN
BS and MS (Meteorology) from UW-Madison, 1970 and 1972, respectively. NOAA/NWS employee 1972-2008; retired in June 2008. |
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Joshua Paul Uhl
Minneapolis, MN
Student at University of Minnesota; Minnesota Air National Guard |
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Meredith Willems (chapter newsletter editor)
West St. Paul, MN
Former aviation meteorologist at Delta/Northwest Airlines, 1989-2009. Graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Atmospheric Science in '89. Currently working toward an MS in Technical Communication at Metro State in St. Paul. |
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Rob Zweber
Minneapolis, MN
Project coordinator, FedEx |
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