Communications to Board Members can be addressed to Board@eagleridgeacademy.org
Laura Langhoff, Teacher
Laura Langhoff teaches mathematics at Eagle Ridge Academy. Ms. Langhoff holds a Bachelor of Arts in Math Education and a Director of Christian Education Certificate from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Jim Romportl, Treasurer, Parent
Mr. Romportl holds an accounting degree from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and a CMA from the Institute of Management Accountants. Mr. Romportl served as a parent representative on Eagle Ridge Academy’s fundraising committee during the 2005/2006 school year. He has been on the Finance committee since the 05/06 year and continues to serve on that committee. Mr. Romportl and his wife are the proud parents of three children, one of which attends Eagle Ridge Academy.
Carolyn Sommers Tillotson, Secretary, Teacher
Mrs. Sommers Tillotson teaches middle school science at Eagle Ridge Academy; she has been with Eagle Ridge Academy since it opened in 2004. She received her Bachelor of Arts in biology from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. She served as the board secretary for the 2007-2008 school year, and served on the Fundraising Committee for the same period. She lives with her husband David in Richfield.
David Dikken, Parent
David Dikken is CEO and founder of MTL, LLC in Bloomington, Minnesota. MTL designs and builds Measurement Systems and Automation by combining the disciplines Physics, and Mathematics, with Engineering and Computer Science to provide solutions for difficult measurement problems. Prior to founding MTL in 1996, Mr. Dikken worked for the State of Minnesota as Technical Manager of the Petrochemical and Metrology Laboratories and on contract with the National Institute of Standards and Technology as a Technical Assessor. Mr. Dikken graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Geology/Physics; and beside the science side of his work has an interest in team leadership, strategic planning, life long learning and organizational excellence. Mr. Dikken lives in Bloomington with his wife and has a daughter at Eagle Ridge Academy and two younger children.
Erin Johnson, Assessment Coordinator, Teacher
Mrs. Johnson has been with Eagle Ridge Academy since it opened in 2004, and contributed to building the academic program. After three years as a middle school history teacher; she accepted the position of Dean of Students in 2007. She continues as Dean of Students and is also teaching Humanities. Mrs. Johnson is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, with a Bachelor of Arts in history and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis. She and her husband have a two year old son.
Pete Larson, Vice Chair, Parent
Pete Larson has worked for Bethany Press International, a manufacturer of paperback books in Bloomington, for the last 10 years in a variety of roles. Currently, he serves as the Chief Operations Officer. Prior to that, he worked in newspaper advertising sales and management. He is a graduate from Michigan Technological University with a degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations. Mr. Larson and his wife, Susan, reside in Shakopee with their four children, two of which are currently students at Eagle Ridge Academy.
Sonja Menard, Teacher
Mrs. Menard joined Eagle Ridge Academy in 2007 as a middle school English teacher. She holds a B.A. in International Management with minors in English and Spanish, and an M.A. in Teaching with a specialization in Social Studies and Communication Arts/Literature from the University of St. Thomas. She serves on the Board Fundraising Committee.
John Neve, Chair, Community Member
John Neve is an attorney and founder of Neve & Associates, PLLC, a law firm located in Edina , Minnesota. Mr. Neve focuses his practice on civil litigation, representing individuals and businesses in commercial, employment and real estate disputes. Prior to forming his own practice in 2002, he practiced at Rider Bennett, LLP, a downtown Minneapolis law firm where he specialized in commercial and appellate litigation. He received his juris doctorate cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1997. Minnesota Law & Politics named John a "Rising Star" in 2001. Mr. Neve lives in Edina with his wife and two daughters.
Robbie Lynn Oeltjenbruns, Teacher
Robbie Lynn Oeltjenbruns is employed as a math teacher at Eagle Ridge Academy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota and has completed course work for a Masters in Math Education. Mrs. Oeltjenbruns holds licenses in elementary education, middle school science and middle/secondary mathematics. She brings twenty years of teaching experience; along with experience as a small business owner and entrepreneur to her board position. She has served on the Academy’s fundraising committee. Mrs. Oeltjenbruns lives on a farm near Hutchinson, and raises chickens, dogs, cats and angora goats. She and her husband have one son.
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