Board Members

Alysia Bolstad – Trimont, MN

I work as the Assistant Executive Director and Marketing Director at an Assisted Living named Temperance Lake Ridge, located in Sherburn MN.  We currently have 28 assisted living apartments and 16 memory care apartments. We are currently in the process of an expansion and remodel and will soon have a total of 28 memory care apartments.  I have been a part of multiple committees in my community assisting in building parks and putting on intergenerational events.  Currently at my job, I assist in the leadership duties in assuring that the staff and residents are well taken care of and all aspects of their needs are being met. I am a hard worker and mother of 3 kids.  Most of my time outside of work is spent cheering my kids on in the many activities they do.

Bob Roesler – Chair – Sherburn, MN

My wife Marlene and I live in the house we built forty eight years ago in Sherburn.  We have three grown children and four grandsons.  My professional career in education spanned 50 plus years, 18 as a high school instructor of agricultural education at Sherburn High School and 32 plus years as a management instructor at Minnesota West College.

I have been elected to serve as councilman and mayor of Sherburn for over two decades and where I currently serve as mayor.  Member and chairman of the staff – parish committee at our church. I serve to mentor 3 to 5 high school students each year and currently mentor four first year high school instructors from across southwestern Minnesota.  I also serve on numerous local and state advisory boards.

I have been awarded the outstanding agricultural educator in Minnesota award, Honorary FFA National award, Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame member, Borealis Award from the College of Food and Agricultural and Natural Resources and the Service Award from the University of Minnesota to name some.

We both enjoy flower, vegetable and fruit gardening.  The garden plot layout is already complete for 2021.  I enjoy making maple syrup from our own trees early each spring.

Kandyce Peton – Nicollet, MN

Kandyce Peton of Courtland currently sits on the Courtland City Council and works in retail in New  Ulm. Ms. Peton is a registered nurse and has worked nationally in hospitals, health systems and specialty surgery centers. She is a  graduate  of Connecting Nicollet County, a leadership development program. Ms. Peton participated as a volunteer nurse with the   Southwest Minnesota National Honor Flight to assist World War II veterans in traveling to Washington, D.C. She currently volunteers in her community and participates in activities at her local church.

Kellian Clink – Mankato, MN

Kellian Clink, of Mankato, currently serves as a Professor at Minnesota State University-Mankato within the library and has been an active member on campus and in her communities. She has experience volunteering with hospice and at the Connections Ministry. Ms. Clink also works with the Blue Earth County Social Services Task Force and acts as a liaison between the student government and the faculty association. A member of the American Library Association and the Minnesota Library Association, Ms. Clink has received awards from Minnesota State University-Mankato and the Being a Difference Award from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Center for the Public Trust.

When asked why she was interested in serving with MNRAAA, she responded with, “As with other marginalized populations, it is hard to get it right. Is it hard to age? Yes! Is there much to celebrate in aging? Yes. What are the struggles? How do we, as a community, respond to the needs? With strong listening and research skills, concern and sensitivity, we can discern the needs, celebrate the triumphs and lived experiences and make our community the best place to age!”