About Us

Carole Shulman is a U.S. Figure Skating triple Gold Medalist, Master-rated Coach and rating examiner in 7 disciplines of skating. She was the only woman to serve on the Congress to Build a Better Rochester committed to raising funds and designing the Rochester Recreation Center.

She is a Past President of the Rochester Arts Council, past Board member of the Rochester Amateur Sports Commission and Executive Director of Professional Skaters Association (1984-2006). She was a catalyst in establishing the Professional Skaters Association Headquarters in Rochester. A former Editor of the Professional Skater Magazine and author of The Complete Book of Figure Skating, she is currently a consultant and guest coach to the Rochester Figure Skating Club.

Chris Terry is a business and financial executive involved in real estate and business operations in Rochester, Minnesota, and the Upper Midwest. Chris has expertise in establishing high performing business teams, developing customers and markets, and directing business operations. Chris is continually active in the community having served on a number of community organizations boards including Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, Rochester Area Builders Association, Rochester MN Sports, and Commercial Builders Council, to name a few.

Chris has a BA degree in Business Management from Luther College. Chris is a native of Thornton, Iowa. He and his wife, Stacey, have two children. Chris and his family have been involved in sports (football, basketball, volleyball) at the youth through collegiate levels.

Joseph Powers was born and raised in Rochester, MN -  being the 4th generation Powers in Rochester.

Joe worked in several restaurants in the community, lastly being Lebristro’s French Café, where he became a Chef, which then prompted him to own his own restaurant; he succeeded in doing this at the age of 21.

President of Powers Ventures LLC ; The Canadian Honker Restaurant, Pinnacle and Canadian Honker Catering, Rochester International Event Center, Top Tier Delights, Mayowood Stone Barn, and J. Powers at the Hilton.

Joes passion in the community is working with non-profits. His biggest blessing in life are his three children and 5 grandchildren.

Doug Holtan is the Chair of the Department of Facilities and Support Services at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and is developing an Enterprise wide Facilities organization.

Doug has a BS degree from Mankato State University and a MBA degree from the University of Minnesota. Doug is a native of Rochester, Minnesota. He and his wife, Betsie, have nine children. Their children have been very involved in sports (hockey, golf, volleyball,) at the youth level through college levels.

Becca Tesch represents Empire Hotels Group, a Rochester based hospitality management company focused on creating world class guest experiences.  Becca’s contribution consists of generating revenue, specializing in the unique needs of the sports and entertainment market.  Her years of experience, as well as her ability to strategically develop relationships, has continued to result in successful growth for the organization.

Becca also serves on the Rochester Sports Board and provides a variety of leadership roles to the Rochester Sports Executive Board.  She was recently recognized as the Denny Hanson Rochester Sports Board Member of the Year.  Becca believes in giving back to the Rochester community through Channel One Regional Food Bank, Rochesterfest, and providing for expertise to the Mayo Foundation House and Mayowood Mansion renovations.

Becca is a native of Rochester.  She and her husband, Aaron have two boys active in Rochester Youth Sports.

Chad Behnken owns a commercial real estate brokerage and development firm in Rochester MN as well as a Multi-family property management company.  Prior to commercial real estate, Chad enjoyed a career in Banking over the past 16 years.  Chad’s expertise in the banking and commercial real estate markets provide a vast level of expertise and network connection in the Rochester MN market.  Chad was born and raised in Rochester MN has enjoyed a high level of community involvement throughout his career previously serving for several community organizations including, Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Club, Rochester Area Builders, Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Greater Rochester, and most recently the Advisory Committee for Rochester Sports Foundation to name a few.

Chad and his wife Amy, also a lifelong Rochester MN native, have two children that are that are currently heavily involved in sports (softball, soccer), which has created a passion for being part of the Rochester Sports Foundation. 

Highlights of Pat’s work history include his position as government affairs director for SE MN Realtors, manager of public policy and government affairs with Allina Hospitals and Clinics, director of legislative affairs with the Minnesota Department of Commerce, legislative liaison, policy development assistant and communications coordinator for the office of  former governor, Arne Carlson. After graduating from high school in Edina, MN, Pat completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations.  He joins the RSF board with a motivation to see an arena/concert/entertainment venue created in Rochester.  “We must keep moving toward our goal,”
 

Kelly Morse Nowicki is Administrator for Food, Nutrition and Dining Services for Mayo Clinic nationally and supports hospital operations at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

She has a BA degree from Gustavus Adophus College in comparative religion and international business and a MA degree from the University of Chicago in business and clinical ethics. Kelly was born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota. Upon returning to Rochester, Kelly was the CEO for the Girl Scout Council for 5 years before joining Mayo Clinic.  In that role she was passionate about youth programming, community engagement and development. 

Kelly's lifelong passion is youth soccer.  She started playing that when soccer was first starting in Rochester with Fuad Monsour.  She went on to play in college and continued her passion with coaching wherever she has lived she even started a soccer programming in Girl Scouts for communities who didn't have access to soccer for girls.  

Most recently, Kelly was President of the Rush Soccer Club (formerly known as RYSA) headquartered in Rochester.  Under her leadership, the club merged with Euro Soccer, Winona, and Albert Lea soccer clubs, purchased and doubled size of indoor soccer facility.