Will Steger - President and Founder Will Steger is known for his numerous polar expeditions, deep understanding of the environment and his efforts to raise international awareness to environmental threats. Steger has been an eyewitness to the on-going catastrophic consequences of global warming. He is a seasoned polar explorer, educator, and the author of several books including North to the Pole. Over the Top of the World, and Saving the Earth.

David Brown - Chair Dave Brown is a CPA and Shareholder at CBIZ Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services, LLC in Minneapolis.

Jon Dettmann - Vice ChairJon Dettmann practices litigation in the areas of commercial disputes, intellectual property, government contracts and environmental law, including climate change at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. In the environmental area, Jon has worked on matters involving oil spills, wildland firefighting, wilderness protection and endangered species. He was on the litigation team that defended the fishermen in Exxon's appeal of the punitive damages award stemming from the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He has also represented wilderness groups in multiple cases involving wilderness areas from Georgia to Alaska, and is a frequent speaker and writer on wilderness and climate change issues.

Michael Noble - Treasurer Michael Noble is the Executive Director of Fresh Energy. Fresh Energy works with numerous groups throughout the region and the world to promote efficiency in energy and land use, and the increased reliance on home-grown renewable resources. Noble also serves as a Director on other environmental nonprofit organization Boards, including Conservation Minnesota.

Leigh Currie - SecretaryLeigh Currie is a St. Paul lawyer currently teaching legal writing at William Mitchell College of Law. For many years Currie led wilderness trips to the Boundary Waters, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and the Canadian Arctic. She has since worked in a variety of fields including environmental education and environmental law.

Kim Knutson - Director Kim Knutson has worked in horticulture for 30 years in the public and private sector. Knutson is the owner of Three Seeds Inc., a landscape design firm based in Minneapolis. Knutson has worked for the Walker Art Center for 20 years and assisted significant garden projects for the Minneapolis Park Board, City of Lakes Waldorf School, in addition to many private landscapes.

David Bryan - DirectorDavid Bryan is President of Third Level Design, a firm dedicated to providing energy conservation services, building enclosure design and climate changeeducation. David earned his Master of Architecture from MIT and a chemistry degree from Princeton University. He is a LEED accredited professional, member of the American Institute of Architects and Board Member for the Minnesota Building Enclosure Council. David has participated in the Climate Ride in 2008 and 2009 and is passionate about climate change solutions, cross-country skiing and biking.

Matt Schuerger - Director Matt Schuerger is a technical consultant focused on planning and analysis for sustainable power systems. He has worked extensively with grid integration of large amounts of wind and solar energy. Matt has twenty five years of experience in the utility industry, including senior positions in engineering, power plant operations, and business development.

Tim Seck - Director Tim Seck is the Managing Director for Midwest Energy Development for Iberdrola Renewables.