Advisors

Accounting

Michael Bromelkamp

Olsen Thielen & Co. Ltd.

2675 Long Lake Blvd.

St. Paul MN 55113

651-483-4521

651-483-2467

mbromelkamp@otcpas.com

www.otcpas.com

“Depend on our people, Count on our advice.”
Jeff’s Take : “Mike is one of the few accountants who is also a solid business advisor.”

Gregg Knapp

Wipfli LLP

8665 Hudson Blvd N, Ste 200

Lake Elmo MN 55042

651-766-2865

651-636-6087

gknapp@wipfli.com

www.wipfli.com

“I can honestly say, ‘I’ve been there and done it’ with a lot of issues business owners face in today’s business environment.”
Jeff’s Take: “Gregg brings a practical business savvy to accounting and tax planning.”

Banking

Tom Van Pelt

Citizens State Bank

375 Stageline Rd.

Hudson WI 54016

715-386-9050

715-381-1592

TVanPelt@csbnet.net

www.csbnet.net

“Proactive business banking solutions with a community banking feel.”
Jeff’s Take: “Tom is a banker who understands the needs of the business owner.”

Bookkeeping & Payroll Services

Checks and Balances

407 Jordyn Lane

Hudson WI 54016

715-222-5832

rdstalker@sbcglobal.net

“Everyone needs Checks & Balances.”
Jeff’s Take: “Denise is my go to bookkeeping person; I rely on her for all of our bookkeeping and payroll needs.”

CFO Services

Mike Holmdahl

Caldera Business Services, Inc.

4555 Erin Drive, Suite 230

Eagan MN 55122

651-905-3804

651-905-4917

mholmdahl@loraxbiz.com

www.calderabiz.com

“Accounting and finance WONKS that help you clean up the past, clarify the present and focus on the future.” Jeff’s Take: “Mike is your financial wingman who has you covered.”

Jack Thompson

The Thompson Group

3251 Louisiana Ave. S. Ste 310

Minneapolis MN 55426

952-681-2907

jthompson@thompsongrp.com

www.thompsongrp.com

“Our mission is to assure that business leaders have accurate, timely, relevant information so they can make fact-based decisions to maximize long-term profitability.”
Jeff’s Take: “Jack helps make sense of chaos in production and accounting information.”

Communication Technology

Joseph Nemastil

The NT Group, LLC

2920 Everest Lane

Plymouth MN 55447

612-279-2160

612-279-2161

joen@thentgroup.com

www.thentgroup.com

“The NT Group affordably explains, organizes, and enhances your use of IT to accomplish business goals. We broker hardware, software and services in the areas of web, telecom/network, and server/PC.”
Jeff’s Take: “Joe is the go-to communications technology guy who actually helps leverage these resources.”

Computer Hardware Support

Maciek Gralinski

Technophobia Consulting

423 Hardwood Lane

Mahtomedi MN 55115

651-344-3506

651-846-4118

maciek@technophobiaconsulting.com

www.technophobiaconsulting.com

“We take the fear out of technology!”
Jeff’s Take: “Maciek is my go-to guy for all our home computer needs.”

Executive Coaching

Jim Earley

Trailblazer Coaching

3017 Noble Avenue South

Golden Valley MN 55422-3012

763-521-9981

jim@trailblazercoaching.com

www.trailblazercoaching.com

“When the road you are on won’t take you to where you want to be.” Jeff’s Take: “Coach was a Master Coach before they had Master Coaches. He is amazing at helping guide a 1% change that has a 25% impact.”

Family Business Transition Planning

Cary Tutelman

CJT Company

6512 Limerick Drive

Edina MN 55439

952-941-8864

952-941-7628

cary@cjtco.com

www.tutelmanconsulting.com

“I work with family businesses in transition and owners in conflict.” Jeff’s Take: “Cary helps family businesses in transition; introduced the Owners Plan.”

Financial Services

Brett Anderson

St. Croix Advisors, LLC

401 Second Street, Suite 200

Hudson WI 54016

651-905-6475

651-456-0906

brett@stcroixadvisors.com

www.stcroixadvisors.com

” No matter your goals, St. Croix Advisors is your one stop solution to managing your business and your life, so you may enjoy both to the fullest.”
Jeff’s Take: “Brett helps business owners achieve financial security.”

Steve Kairies

Access Financial Services, Inc.

1650 W. 82nd Street, Ste 850

Minneapolis MN 55431

952-885-2734

952-885-0995

steve@accessfinsvcs.com

“Caring-For Your Interests.”
Jeff’s Take: “Steve and his team are my trusted financial advisors.”

Fulfillment & Manufacturing

Mark Patterson

RiverStar, Inc.

1705 Wilkie Drive

Winona MN 55987

507-452-5109

507-453-6180

mpatters@riverstarinc.com

www.riverstarinc.com

“RiverStar provides a competitive advantage for startup as well as large established companies by being a one stop solution for all critical business processes from supply chain and inventory management to production through to order fulfillment.”
Jeff’s Take: “Mark and his RiverStar team can buy it, store it make it, pick it, pack it and ship it like no other”.

Health & Vitality

Darian Blattner

New Richmond Area Centre, LTD

428 So. Starr Ave.

New Richmond WI 54017-2063

715-246-2252

715-246-6683

dblattner@nracentre.com

www.nracentre.com

“The Centre provides opportunities for people of all ages to focus on their health and wellness. Whether that is on land or in the water, whether you are young or old, at the Centre No One Leaves The Same.” Jeff’s Take: “The Centre is an amazing community where you can find Health, Fitness, and Fun for all Ages”

Human Resources

Dave Dahl

Talent Strategy Consultants

4255 Kingsview Lane

Plymouth MN 55446

612-710-5508

763-544-1426

DRDahl@aol.com

“If you need someone to talk to about leadership issues that will challenge your thinking and add immediate value, I am your guy.”
Jeff’s Take: “Dave helps align human resources with corporate strategies.”

Dennis Van Norman

Van Norman & Associates

2040 Bradley St.

St. Paul MN 55117

651-633-3502

651-633-5357

dvn@iaxs.net

www.vannormanandassociates.com

“A full range of human resources consultation services including: Talent Search Services, Compensation Management, Policy Development, and Training & Development.”
Jeff’s Take: “Dennis brings a practical dimension to human resources.”

Landscaping

Doug Meyers

Environmental Landscape Management, Inc.

575 Schommer Drive, Ste D

Hudson WI 54016

715-386-7100

715-386-7636

Doug@elmonline.com

www.elmonline.com

“Creative Landscaping Since 1975.”
Jeff’s Take: “Doug and ELM are the only landscape company I would consider.”

Sales

Danita Bye

Sales Growth Specialists

1160 Cherokee Rd.

Long Lake MN 55356

612-246-4806 / 800-256-2799

763-249-7716

danita@salesgrowthspecialists.com

www.salesgrowthspecialists.com

“We work with CEOs and business owners frustrated that their sales aren’t exceeding their growth plans. We help with the strategic and execution to Win More New Accounts.”
Jeff’s Take: “Danita and her systems are the best around for driving sales.”

Strategic Marketing

Steve Carples

Synergistics Consulting

11450 Aspen Way

Minnetonka MN 55305

952-525-3199

952-525-3199

steve@synconsults.com

www.synconsult.com

“Helping develop and integrate optimized business and brand strategies to catalyze growth and goal attainment.”
Jeff’s Take: “Steve helps develop and integrate optimized brand strategies.”

Transition Planning

Cliff Allen

Allen Business Enterprises, LLC

8362 Tamarack Village, Suite 119

Woodbury MN 55125-3392

651-226-2853

651-578-7567

callen@allenbusinessenterprises.com

www.allenbusinessenterprises.com

“I enjoy finding the leverage points in a business and making improvements that improve value.”
Jeff’s Take: “Cliff is the best guy I know at peeling back the layers of the onion.”

Employment Law

Carol Skinner

Skinner and Associates

212 Commercial St.

Hudson WI 54016

715-386-5800

715-386-6177

cskinner@skinnerlaw.com

www.skinnerlaw.com

“I have represented both sides of the employment spectrum for so many years; I am good at anticipating the other side’s views and needs, which usually results in diffusing the problem early on.”
Jeff’s Take: “Carol has been our go to employment lawyer for years.”

Legal Litigation

Paul Chamberlain

Chamberlain Law Firm

1907 Wayzata Blvd., Ste 130

Wayzata MN 55391

952-473-8444

952-473-3501

paul@bulldoglaw.com

“We work to avoid legal trouble—and get to the heart of unavoidable problems to solve them.”
Jeff’s Take: “Paul is that unique lawyer who excels in business transactions and litigation.”

Autumn Lindquist

Nelson & Lindquist, S.C.

502 2nd Street, Ste 203

Hudson WI 54016-1543

715-381-8270

866-343-5180

autumn@nelsonlindquist.com

www.nelsonlindquist.com

“A realistic approach. Honest opinions. A new way to practice.”
Jeff’s Take: “Autumn is one of our go to family law litigators on the Wisconsin side”

Tom McCormick

McCormick Law Offices, P.A.

Hudson WI 54016

715-386-6542

715-386-6592

Tom@mccormicklawoffice.com

www.mccormicklawoffice.com

“Big city experience and small town, client-centered focus. Tom is a certified civil trial specialist who has tried more than 85 cases to a jury verdict.”
Jeff’s Take: “Tom is a seasoned litigator we have relied on for many files in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.”

Andrew Nelson

Nelson & Lindquist, S.C.

Hudson WI 54016-1543

715-381-8270

866-343-5180

drew@nelsonlindquist.com

www.nelsonlindquist.com

“A realistic approach. Honest opinions. A new way to practice.”
Jeff’s Take: “Drew is one of our criminal and commercial litigators on the Wisconsin side.”

Michael Streater

Briggs and Morgan, PA

2200 IDS Center

80 South Eighth Street

Minneapolis MN 55402

612-977-8499

612-977-8650

mstreater@briggs.com

www.briggs.com

“If you find yourself in a complex commercial dispute, you want someone to represent you that has actually tried cases, which I have done regularly for over 30 years.”
Jeff’s Take: “Mike is a tenacious litigator when you need a street fighter on your side.”

Patents, Copyrights, & Trademarks

Joel Skinner

Skinner and Associates

212 Commercial St.

Hudson WI 54016

715-386-5800

715-386-6177

jskinner@skinnerlaw.com

www.skinnerlaw.com

Jeff’s Take: “Joel is a very skilled patent practitioner who speaks in a language you can understand”

Trust, Estate, & Probate

Darlene Cobian

Briggs and Morgan, P.A.

W2200 First National Bank Building

332 Minnesota Street

St. Paul MN 55101

651-808-6597

651-808-6450

DCobian@Briggs.com

www.briggs.com

“Briggs and Morgan has a dedicated team to provide superior, practical counsel with trust and estate matters.”
Jeff’s Take: “Darlene is our go-to person for all estate planning, trust, and probate needs.”

Commercial Real Estate

Kevin LaCasse

Greystone Commercial

836 Minnesota Street South

Bayport MN 55003

651-430-2024

651-430-2480

klacasse@greystone-commercial.com

www.greystone-commercial.com

“Providing commercial brokerage, investment, development and consulting services for our valued clients, with creative and thoughtful approaches and solutions are our specialty.”
Jeff’s Take: “Kevin is the most creative commercial real estate guy I know.”

Residential Real Estate

Jim Henry

RE/MAX Results

616 Oakley Circle

Hudson WI 54016

715-760-0115 or 800-221-7653

866-817-5823

jimhenry@jimhenry.com

www.jimhenry.com

“A trusted and experienced real estate professional who’ll roll up his sleeves and go to work for you, with well over 1,000 satisfied clients since 1988.”
Jeff’s Take: “Jim is my go-to guy for residential real estate.”