R5DC Announces 2026 Board of Directors
- Mar 18
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Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) announces 2026 Board of Directors and incoming members.
R5DC Directors include Chairperson Andrea Haverinen, Region 5 School Board Representative; Vice Chairperson Amy Sjoblad, Region 5 School Board Representative; Secretary Julie Polak, Todd County Town Boards; Treasurer Reno Wells, Cass County Town Boards; Directors – Greg Blaine, Morrison County Commissioner; Doug Kern, Crow Wing County Town Boards; David A. Anderson, Wadena County Municipalities.
Tyler Gardner, Crow Wing County Municipalities; Chad Turner, Camp Ripley Representative; and Jonathan White, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Representative, are welcomed as the Commission's newest representatives.
R5DC is grateful to Sally Fineday, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Representative, and Rian Hofstad, Camp Ripley Representative, for their dedication and service as Commissioners.
Executive Director Cheryal Lee Hills shared, “We’re honored to partner with elected officials and public leaders who are committed to advancing regional collaboration and improving quality of life across our rural communities.”
The Region Five Development Commission's work is guided by a governing commission comprising 24 members representing a cross-section of constituents from the five-county region. For a full listing of Commission representatives, visit regionfive.org/about.
Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) is a regional planning and development organization serving Central Minnesota. R5DC works in partnership with local governments, organizations, and residents to strengthen communities, support economic vitality, and improve quality of life across the region. Its work includes comprehensive and transportation planning, economic and community development, and coordination of regional initiatives that help communities plan for a resilient and sustainable future.