Who we are
The mission of the IREA is to create a collaborative environment for economic prosperity in Northeast Minnesota by providing leadership, fostering partnerships and employing professional economic development strategies.
Board of Directors
Our board consists of leaders from across the Iron Range that guide the IREA
Chair of the Board
Dan Cooper
Business Development Manager
Lake Country Power
Vice-Chair
Brad Gustafson
Community Development Manager
St. Louis County
Secretary
Keke Stephenson
Research Analyst
Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
Dan Gile
Business Consultant
Itasca Economic Development Corporation
Miriam Kero
Owner
Miriam Kero Consulting
Rob Sjostrand
Director of Business Services
Entrepreneur Fund
Shaun Hainey
Consultant
Northspan
Tony Jeffries
Clerk-Treasurer-Administrator
City of Buhl
Carol Burr
Planning & Community Development Director
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Josh Bergstad
Principal Planner
Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
Jennifer Sternbenz
City Planner
Organization
Member Organizations
