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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Thank you for your interest in serving the Economic Development Authority! <br /> <br />APPLICANT INFORMATION <br /> <br />Name: Debra Hjermstad (informally, you may call me Deb) <br />City of Residence: Elk River <br />Occupation: Controller Employer: Kris Lindahl Real Estate <br /> <br />Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on this <br />board/commission for which you are submitting this application. <br /> <br />My husband and I moved to Elk River from Maple Grove 18 years ago. We have had a difficult <br />time connecting within the community as empty nesters without a school involvement and I view <br />this committee appointment as an opportunity to become more involved in the community. I have <br />a life long interest in gardening and began the Master Gardner program in January 2021. <br /> <br /> <br />Education/Professional Experience: Describe your educational and professional experience or <br />skills that qualify you to serve on this board/commission. <br /> <br />My professional background is in accounting and tax. When I worked in a CPA firm, I worked <br />mainly for small business owners preparing their monthly and annual books, records and tax returns. <br />In private industry, I have worked with financial audits, tax return preparation for multiple states, <br />due diligence projects, acquisitions and software conversions. <br /> <br />I grew up in southeastern MN on a 900 acre farm with a 1 acre vegetable garden surrounded by <br />perennial gardens; several of my 4-H projects involved gardening or landscaping. Currently, I am <br />working with a City Park Board in SE MN to design and plant a memorial Peace Garden in my <br />Mom’s memory. <br /> <br />Relevant Personal/Professional Experience: Please describe your professional, civic, or <br />community participation, which may be relevant in serving on this board/commission. <br /> <br />My husband is a Shriner and was Potentate (its CEO) of MN in 2015. That position involved a 10 <br />year commitment as a couple in various leadership roles; public speaking to groups, planning and <br />orchestrating fundraising activities, etc. I am a member of the Shriners Children’s Healthcare <br />APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO <br />CITY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE <br />