Founder and Board Chair Emeritus
Andrew Elofson, the Founder of PCs for People, has worked as a Licensed Social Worker for over 30 years. In this time, Andrew has developed an expertise in the areas of Youth Development, Child Mental Health, Adult Mental Health, and is currently working with adults and families who are homeless. Andrew utilizes his efforts as a social worker to help distribute computers to those most in need. Andrew lives in St. Peter, MN, with his wife, Jessica. They have 6 children.
In 1998, Andrew gave a young boy the first computer to be donated. After four months, thirty more computers were donated and Andrew knew he needed help to grow the program. He obtained a county-owned house, developed relationships throughout the community, found a group of interested high-school students and established PCs for People.
Vice Chair
Zeb Anderson is currently in the Corporate Strategy / Channel Management function of Medtronic PLC where he uses data analytics to drive strategic insights. He has a Juris Doctor and is licensed to practice law in Minnesota. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and Certified Information Systems Auditor with a passion for strategy, data, security, and process efficiency. He lives in Minneapolis, MN, and loves walks through the neighborhood with his wife and kids.
Treasurer
Mr. Shellberg is a founder of the Company and founding director of the board. He has worked in the regulatory and commercial banking industry for over 30 years. As Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, Mr. Shellberg is responsible for all aspects of the Bank’s credit policies and risk management systems. Prior to 2013, Mr. Shellberg oversaw the lending division in addition to his responsibilities as Chief Credit Officer. He currently chairs the loan and appraisal committees and plays an integral role in credit actions on the Bank’s largest lending relationships. Mr. Shellberg received his B.S. from Iowa State University and is an alumnus of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, Boulder.
Board Member
Srilekha Akula is currently with UnitedHealth Group (Optum) as Director of PMO, Shared Services. Srilekha started her career as a Software Engineer and now enjoys strategic problem solving and bringing order to the chaos in software development. Srilekha finds giving back to the community fulfilling. She lives in Shakopee, MN, with her husband and two daughters.
Secretary
Andrea Dale is a servant leader who brings a unique perspective, intellectual curiosity, and the courage to explore the tough questions in order to advocate for student communities of color. After 18 years in Senior Leadership positions in Corporate Telecommunication, High Tech-Start-Up companies and Public Relations, she made the transition to Education. This is where she found her true “calling” to work with Middle School students and their families. She is intentional about building and maintaining authentic relationships to cultivate cultural competency, promote empathy, and deepen inclusion for all she encounters.
Board Member
Jeffrey Kannas is a Director in the Manufacturing Practice at Deloitte Consulting. Jeffrey has spent more than 12 years leading global large scale ERP implementations and has over 17 years of Manufacturing Industry expertise. Beyond developing quality solutions that drive value for his clients, Jeffrey is a family man interested in helping his community by serving on PCs for People’s board.
Board Member
Alexander McGruder is a seasoned professional with two decades of experience dedicated to driving customer service excellence. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to transform talented IT teams into customer service excellence juggernauts. Currently employed at Pentair, Alexander brings his extensive expertise in the tech industry. His passion for enhancing customer experiences has been instrumental in delivering top-tier service to clients and customers alike. Outside of his professional life, Alexander is a dedicated father, sharing his life in Hopkins, MN, with his two children. His commitment to both his family and his work reflects his unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in the world.
Board Member
Milinda Rambel Stone is an executive security leader with extensive experience building and leading security programs teams. She has more than 20 years of experience in creating and managing large-scale information security programs in technology, healthcare, and financial services. Milinda is passionate about leading and mentoring others on the importance of transforming security and the many benefits of incorporating DevSecOps into the organization. Most recently Milinda is the Senior Vice President & CISO at Bremer Bank. Her focus is the enhancement and operational oversight of an enterprise information security program for this financial organization.
Board Member
Kathy Rasmussen is the Vice President of Human Resources at Dominium, one of the leading affordable housing property management companies with over 30,000 apartment homes and 1,000 employees nationwide. Key areas of responsibility include: staffing, compensation, benefits, talent management, training, employee relations and risk management. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management from Metropolitan State University and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation. Kathy feels that being a PCs for People Board Member provides an expansion of her fulfilling work. Born and raised in Minnesota, Kathy now resides with her family in Chanhassen where she spends time watching her kids in high school sports or going out to see live music.
Interim Board Chair
As Partner and Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Dominium, Brendt Rusten is responsible for the firms owned portfolio representing more than 3.5 billion in multifamily assets and approximately 30,000 apartments. Mr. Rusten has been actively involved in multifamily acquisition, development and management for more than 35 years. He serves on Dominium’s Executive Committee, providing oversight of all dispositions, refinancing of existing assets, and quality control of its assets. In addition, Mr. Rusten serves as a member of Dominium’s Credit Committee bringing his 35 years of affordable and market rate housing experience to the underwriting of new developments and acquisitions.