COKATO CHARITABLE TRUST - Key Persons


Allan Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Andrea Holly

Job Titles:
  • Director of Nursing
I have been an employee for Cokato Charitable trust since 2000. I began my journey in Long-term care as a CNA and now as a Registered nurse. I am excited to continue my career here as director of nursing. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with our senior community and their families to provide quality care each day. I live in Cokato and I am married to my husband Cody and we have two children, Brooke and Mason.

Cindy Luhman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Dean Svela

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Jamie Christianson

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
I have been with Cokato Charitable Trust since November 1997 starting as an Office Clerk and transitioning to Office Manager in 2014. I obtained a two year accounting degree from Ridgewater College. I came to Cokato Charitable Trust with no background working in a nursing home or senior care setting. I have come to truly look forward to the interactions I have with our residents and their families. I enjoy working with the staff on a daily basis and working with our new employees helping them transition to our environment and helping them and others with the day to day challenges that come up. I have lived in Cokato my entire life. I am married to my husband Blake and we have two sons, Wesley and Lucas.

Jesse Carlson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Kate Keith

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Peggy Carlson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Peter Bortnem

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Member of the Cokato Charitable Trust Board of Directors

Spencer Mattson

Job Titles:
  • Director of Environmental Services
I joined Cokato Charitable Trust (CCT) in May of 2019 working as a member of the Maintenance Team. It didn't take long to realize what a special place CCT is to work. When the Directors position became available I jumped at the opportunity and was awarded the position. I enjoy working with our staff and residents and being in a leadership role. Born and raised in the Dassel-Cokato area I worked for our family seed business eventually rising to a management position. In 2015 I moved to Nicaragua to work for several years, when I returned I was happy to find a position with CCT. I have five amazing children and one grandchild. I enjoy running and traveling back to Nicaragua whenever I can. My role as Director of Environmental Services is very rewarding. I feel truly blessed in helping make CCT a quality first class facility for all of our residents and tenants.

Steven Hanson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
I joined the Cokato Charitable Trust Board of Directors in 1994. Currently my position is that of Board Chairman. I believe my responsibility on the Board is to provide the best care, service and facilities that we can for our residents.

Suzanne Kaczmarek

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Tom Ollig

Job Titles:
  • Foundation Director

Tresha Melquist

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I am grateful for the opportunity to accept leadership responsibility as the Administrator of Cokato Charitable Trust. This opportunity will allow me to continue to advocate and serve the senior population in our community. I have been employed at Cokato Charitable Trust since year 2000 in various leadership roles most recently as Director of Nursing.