Brian Niemczyk

Law Firm of Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC | Attorney/Partner
(952) 460-9245 | bniemczyk@hjlawfirm.com

I represent individuals and business owners in a wide variety of disputes, especially in the areas of employment and real estate law. My clients benefit from my experience in both advising them on how to avoid the need for litigation, and prevailing when litigation becomes necessary. Through my law firm and its network, I also have the resources available to handle any size legal issue, and to handle most other types of legal matters.

Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree and law degree from Hamline University
  • 6 years of legal practice at a mid-sized downtown Minneapolis Law Firm
  • 7 years at the Law Firm of Hellmuch & Johnson, PLLC, which has grown into one of the top 25 firms in Minnesota

Interests

  • Married to Emily, with a son and a daughter, Kevin and Julie
  • Coaching and cheering on my kids in basketball, baseball, and soccer

Julie Miller

TopLine Financial Credit Union | Senior Branch Manager
(763) 391-0800 | jumiller@toplinecu.com

I strive to exceed customer expectations through superior personal banking service. I believe Every job is a self portrait of the person who did it, autograph your work with excellence!

Experience

  • Over 20+ years in the banking industry
  • Joined TopLine Financial Credit Union in 2010

Interests

  • Mother of two, therefore much of my time is spent with my husband and kids
  • Love to cook, travel and snuggle with my two dogs

Shelby Birchard

Shelby Mae Interiors | Owner & Principal Designer
(507) 531-7000 | inquiries@shelbymaeinteriors.com

I work with my clients to improve the interior of their everyday spaces. It is important that humans live, work, play, eat, breathe, and sleep in spaces that improve the quality of their lifestyle, as well as their overall attitude. My company strives to build these spaces for clients through the use of innovation, functionality, and beauty.

Experience

  • Accredited Interior Design Degree
  • 4 year business owner of SM Interiors
  • 6+ years in the design industry

Interests

  • Spending time with family and friends at the lake
  • Traveling
  • Practicing Yoga

Mike Warren

Supreme Lending | Mortgage Banker
(612) 730-2939 | mike.warren@supremelending.com

I treat each client as I would like to be treated, always put the client’s interest first, and show unparalleled attention to detail….the rest will take care of itself.

Experience

  • I have been in residential Real Estate for well over a decade, from Residential Property Management to Mortgage Finance.

Interests

  • I have 3 kids.
  • I drive them places.

Jason Parks

Renovations Unlimited Inc. | Contractor/Owner
(763) 458-8558 | jason@ruimn.com

We help people repair and revamp their homes. From simple projects to complex renovations we take pride in what we do, so you can be proud of the projects you complete.

Experience

  • I am a general contractor with 20 years of experience in the home remodeling industry.

Interests

  • I am the father of three young children.
  • Besides my family, my passions in life are hunting, fishing and fitness.

Stacey Leach

Empower Your Physical Therapy & Wellness LLC | Owner
(612) 354-6657 | staceyleach@empowerptmn.com

We help people, especially women, with migraines and headaches manage them in order to fully participate in life without being stuck at home again.  We also help people with various neurological conditions better manage them in order to fully participate in life’s meaningful activities.

We opened our doors to better serve people who recognize the current “system” wasn’t working for them, just as it wasn’t working for us as providers.  We make the time to listen to our patients; perform detailed evaluations, and then come up with a systematic plan focusing on key areas to move you forward faster in your care or in some neurological cases maintain your current ability.

We are a mobile Physical Therapy and Wellness service breaking the norm in order to move you forward.  Our service area concentrates on the Western Twin Cities Metro however we do travel beyond and a travel fee may be applicable.

Experience

  • 10+ years of Licensed PT experience in an outpatient neurological clinic
  • LSVT certified
  • Multiple Sclerosis certified specialist
  • Doctorate from Des Moines University
  • Master’s of Healthcare Administration from Des Moines University
  • Bachelors in Biology from University of Northern Iowa, Minor in Business Administration

Interests

  • Spending time with my husband and two kids
  • Cheering on and driving kids to all their activities
  • Traveling
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

Phil Derksen

TopLine Insurance Agency | Personal & Commercial Insurance Agent
(763) 391-5364 | pderksen@toplinecu.com

My goal is to give my clients the right coverage for the right price with a personal touch. I have been in the insurance business for 10 years from being an insurance adjuster to becoming and agent. I saw a lot of insured’s put into terrible situations due to lack of appropriate coverage and I wanted to make this right. Therefore, I became an agent to help my clients get the right coverage so when the claim happens they are fully covered.

Experience

  • Licensed Insurance Agent for 14+ years
  • Insurance Auto Adjuster 4 + years
  • Owned my own Insurance Agency for 3 yrs

Interests

  • Married to wife Rachel, with 2 boys and 1 daughter; Levi, Seth, and Cora
  • I love to fish any time of the year
  • Enjoy coaching soccer for all ages

Kathy Petersen

Opus Music Academy | President and Founder
(612) 217-0415 | info@opusmusicacademy.com

I was born in South Korea, and grew up in Buffalo, MN.  I studied piano and music therapy at Augsburg University in Minneapolis and received my Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy in 2009.  I am also a certified Elementary Level Piano instructor through the Royal Conservatory of Music, and I am pursuing certification there as an Intermediate and Advanced level instructor.  I am also working towards becoming a Nationally Certified Instructor of Piano through the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).  Music has always played a very significant role in my life; add that with my passion for helping people and brining people together is the hear of Opus Music Academy.   I have a team of 30 instructors in all areas of music and production.  We serve the entire Twin Cities Metro area, and our headquarters are located in New Hope.  Our mission is to bring people together through music, and making music lessons available and accessible to all.  We will also have a Scholarship Fund.  Opus conducts it’s lessons in-student-homes.  Virtually, and traditional in-studio (at New Hope, Robbinsdale, or instructor’s studio).  We love to network, partner, and collaborate with local organizations, businesses, and non-profits.  We embrace community engagement opportunities, and regularly provide live music for seniors in senior living homes.

Experience

  • Piano Teacher since 2009
  • Ukulele Teacher since 2018
  • Specialize in Adaptive Piano Lessons
  • Member of MTNA, MMTA (MN Teaches Assoc.), MMTF (Minneapolis Music Teachers Forum), and AMTA (American Music Therapy Association)
  • Created and Developed Programming at Schmitt Music: Music Therapy Program, Adaptive Lesson Program, Adult Group Piano, Youth Piano Camp
  • Educator through Osseo Community Education Summer Camps

Interests

  • Married to husband, Marty, and we have three children.
  • Enjoy Cooking, playing my piano, ukulele, flute, and guitar … and love to sing.
  • Love spending time with my family in the great outdoors: Camping, Travel, Hike, Boating, and Fishing.
  • Enjoy having friends and family over as well.
  • Hockey is my favorite sport
  • Love animals: we have a dog, cat, and fish named Egg Drop.  I dream of having a horse someday.
  • Currently learning French

Matt Warner

All Auto Glass – ARKO Restoration | Sales Representative
(763) 784-5922 matt.allauto@gmail.com

I help individuals and other insurance agency’s with getting glass claims resolved efficiently.  I also help clients out with getting connected to a great restoration company for all the needs be it water, fire or wind damage.

Experience

  • Grew up on a Farm
  • Graduated Northfield High School 1983
  • BS in Marketing from Winona State 1988
    • Minor in Economics
  • 31 years in Auto Glass and Insurance Marketing Sales

Interests

  • Wife Beth
  • 5 Kids
  • LIVE Music
  • Travel
  • Cold Beer and Green Grass
  • Trivia – I know a lot of meaningless stuff
  • Our front yard perennial garden

Kyle Olson

Beyond Homes Team | Keller Williams Classic Realty NW | Realtor + Investor
(612) 251-1515  | kyle.olson@kw.com

Whether it is buying, selling or investing in real estate, I use creative negotiation skills, an ability to focus on solutions rather than problems, and empathy for my clients to provide an experience that is beyond their expectations. 

Experience

  • I have 20+ years as a Realtor helping both buyers, sellers and investors.
  • 10+ years as a Real Estate Investor including Commercial, Large + Small Multi-Family, Syndications and Short Term Rentals & Flips

Interests

  • Dad to three boys
  • Travel
  • Watching my boys play basketball & baseball
  • Golfing with my boys

Peter Fanucci

TopLine Financial Credit Union | Business Lending 
(763) 391-0584 | pfanucci@toplinecu.com

Providing financing for Business members is a passion of mine.  It is very rewarding to help Business owners develop creative lending solutions to help their businesses flourish and grow.  I enjoy using a consultative approach while collaborating with members to uncover the financing solutions to best meet each individual business’ need.  Here at TopLine I do my best to provide a boutique experience while remaining nimble.

Experience

  • Commercial Lender with over 20 years experience
  • NMLS License holder

Interests

  • My beautiful wife Jayme and two kids, Luca and Gabriela
  •  I love family events and watching my kids participate in Football, Dance, Baseball and Drama
  • Going to our family’s cabins, golf, hunting, and fishing

Dr. Alex Babcock

Chiropractor | Maple Grove Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture | Doctor 
(763) 777-5461  | ababcock3@live.com

I was introduced to chiropractic care when I was a high school athlete and dealt with numerous injuries growing up. I played baseball in college and pursued a degree in exercise science. I took my sports background with me to grad school where I obtained my Doctorate of Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University.

Experience

  • Sports Science Degree – Bethany Lutheran College
  • Doctorate of Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Services University
  • Certified Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab

Interests

  • Coaching baseball with MN Iceman & Elk River High School
  • Family man with my wife, Anna and my newborn Nora in 2023.

Brie Korns

Operator | Nothing Bundt Cakes, Maple Grove 
(612) 469-8402  | maplegrove@nothingbundtcakes.com

Our purpose is to spread joy, one bite at a time!  We offer different sizes of Bundt Cakes, party supplies, balloons and more!  From everyday occasions, fundraising, client gifting and special events, we love seeing the smiles that our products bring to the consumers.  We are a locally owned franchise and excited to become more involved within the community!

Experience

  • 6 years Customer Relations
  • 4 years Business Marketing Degree
  • 7 Years Special Events, Floral Design and Coordinating

Interests

  • Spending time with my 2 kids.
  • Watching and playing hockey or anything sports related

Molly Porath

Gunderson & Associates Inc | Tax Preparer/Bookkeeper
(612) 546-0091 | molly@gundersonpa-mn.com

We provide accurate and timely tax, accounting and payroll services for individuals and businesses across Minnesota and beyond. As a referral-based business, we take client care seriously and take pride in the relationships we’ve built.

Experience

  • 4 years with Gunderson & Associates
  • Individual, Partnership, S Corp, Estate & Trust returns
  • Credit Union Certified Financial Counselor

Interests

  • Vegetarian cooking, travel, yarn crafts, disc golf, hiking, canoeing and the great outdoors
  • My partner, Tony, and I love hosting bonfire gatherings, listening to music with friends and cuddling with our 5 cats

Karli Hughes

Hughes Beauty Style Haus | Owner and Lead Hair and Makeup Artist
(612) 361-3009 | hughesbeautyhaus@gmail.com

Karli brings 22 years of experience in the beauty industry, transitioning from partial self-employment for 13 years to full self-employment for the past 2 years. At HUGHES BEAUTY & STYLE HAUS, she offers a sanctuary where clients receive top-tier pampering and support. Specializing in cutting and styling curly and fine hair, hair color treatments, extensions, and holistic hair recovery solutions, Karli’s mission is to instill confidence and forge connections with each client. Whether it’s weddings, corporate events, or personal occasions, Karli’s expertise ensures every individual leaves feeling empowered and beautiful inside and out.

Experience

  • 22 years in Beauty Industry
  • Makeup Artist for Weddings or other events

Troy Emter

Rock Solid Residential & Commercial Inspections| Owner
(612) 296-8451  | troy@rocksolidhi.com

I’m excited to share my background and how I can provide a solid service to you.  I achieved the highest level of national certification as a Home Inspector (ACI/NCCA), many other field related certifications with the experience of inspecting various residential/commercial properties.  I’ve also accomplished building two of my own homes and a log cabin.  I believe my background in multiple trades and drafting will offer a different vantage point for you and your clients.  My objective is to bring the best service and knowledge possible to make it a complete buying experience.  I’m a full-time home inspector, so I have a flexible schedule.

Experience

  • Carpentry, Plumbing, Excavating, Commercial HVAC Installation
  • Owner of own Residential Drafting Company

Interests

  • Family
  • Fishing

Brian Nelson

Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling| Residential Sales
(763) 238-5181 | brian@comfortsolutionstc.com

We are a residential/commercial turnkey HVAC company.  Our owner started in the industry as an installer, and we have a service first mentality.  We replace existing HVAC equipment and perform work for select remodelers and general contractors.

For homeowners replacing HVAC equipment: Other than buying/upgrading a home, or buying a car, this is the third largest purchase you will ever make.  Unlike a home or car that you can sell, when you purchase HVAC equipment you’re stuck with it for the next 15-20+years.

We are uniquely qualified in designing new HVAC systems.  We identify temperature problems, solve control issues, and improve air quality (Manual J Heat Load Calculation) We will do much more than show up, go to the equipment and write down a price.

There are hundreds of ways to design an HVAC system.  We promise to take as much time as needed to design a system that is best for you, your home and your budget. Customer satisfaction is extremely important to us.

Experience

  • Bachelors Degree Business Administration College of St. Thomas
  • HVAC experience since 1991
    • Office/Dispatcher
    • Office Manager
    • Service Technician
    • Service Manager
    • General Manager
    • Sales Consultant

Interests

  • Devoted dad to a daughter and son
  • Spending time with Family
  • Faith (and having a positive impact on those around me)
  • Music (listening and singing)
  • Cooking (short order to thanksgiving dinner)
  • Football
  • Time at or on water

Amanda Holmgren

FASTSIGNS Osseo – Maple Grove | Outside Sales Representative
(763) 204-2014 | amanda.holmgren@fastsigns.com

I specialize in creating custom visual communication solutions that help businesses attract more customers, build brand awareness, and drive results.  Whether you need eye-catching signs, vibrant graphics or innovative digital displays, I partner with my clients from concept to completion to ensure their brand stands out!

Experience

  • 8+ years at FASTSIGNS
  • 5+ Years in Sales
  • Bachelors in Graphic Design from MCAD

Interests

  • Wife and Mother of one boy with another on the way!
  • Lots of time spent Camping and Traveling to new countries.
  • Our family is big into Formula 1 and watches every race.

Rick Denny

Hamernick’s Flooring | Senior Sales Associate
(763) 285-6109 Office  (402) 305-8472 Cell | rickd@hamernicks.com

I am a Sr. Sales Associate at Hamernick’s Flooring Solutions.  We sell carpet, LVP, hardwood, rugs & more.  We offer Home, Business/Commercial Solutions .  My job is to give you the best personal service & products for your project!  We have been family owned for over 75 years & offer the highest quality flooring solutions on the market.

Experience

  • Many years of work with flooring

Interests

  • Enjoy Baseball
  • Enjoy fishing

Rob Boyce Jr.

RuBevy Productions – Owner
(612) 670-4384 rob@rubevy.com

RuBevy Productions is a video production company which aims to solve problems by providing professionals with a signature storied, streamlined process, that yields creativity unique and engaging videos of driving sales for our clients.  We believe that a great story is the bridge that connects businesses with culture.  Because when businesses make an effort to participate in culture, they are far more likely to stay relevant and thrive.  In a world where we are all creators, RuBevy is the Guide along the way.

Experience

  • 2 yrs as TV Assistant
  • 2 yrs Audio Production/Engineering
  • 3 years Creative Director for RuBevy

Interests

  • Travel
  • Nature
  • Classical Music
  • Creative Writing
  • Being Active & Competing