Board Treasurer

I have been married to my beautiful wife Amy for over 26 years. We have 4 great kids ages 18, 15, 13 & 10 and reside in rural North Branch,…

Maintenance

Ethan was born and raised in Frederic Wisconsin with TWFM as his backyard. Ethan enjoyed many hobbies growing up, from sports like biking & swimming to music, art, legos and…

Sarah Legband

Board Member

For many years the Wilderness has had a very special place in my heart. My house is full of beautiful people – my husband, Joshua, our 2 children, Caleb and Ellie,…

Office/Reservations

Cindy started working at TWFM in 1977 as a volunteer for four months. After many years of not being on staff and years of living and working in other places…

Events Coordinator

Betsy feels so blessed to be working at The Wilderness after coming to the prayer cabins and events here for many years.   She enjoys wearing different hats in the office,…

Grounds and Maintenance

Michael Johnson serves full-time on the grounds and maintenance team.  He has jumped in on things that make the grounds look better and work better. With a “farmboy” upbringing and service…

Wilderness Fellowship Board Member Andy Neimi

Board Chair

Board Member Andy Neimi with wife Carissa My name is Andy Niemi. I live in Shoreview, MN with my wife of 25 years, Carissa. We have two children and will…

Our Team includes Wilderness Fellowship Board Member LLoyd Hjelle

Board Secretary

Board Member LLoyd Hjelle with wife Sally Sally and I first began coming up to The Wilderness with our 3 little children in the 70’s and 80’s for the summer…

Associate Director

Ethan was born and raised in Dallas, Tx. From an early age he took an interest in music, starting on the violin when he was 6 years old. Later on…

Brianna Klawitter - Wilderness Fellowship Staff Member

Housekeeping

Brianna Klawitter Brianna is the 2nd eldest daughter of Randy and Renee. She has been cleaning the Prayer Cabins, Johnson Hall, Founders Fireside Retreat Center, and Shower houses for TWFM…

Cheryl Liesch - Wilderness Fellowship Staff Member

Office Administrator & Bookkeeper

Cheryl started working at TWFM in 2014. She brings bookkeeping and front office experience to TWFM, and counts it a privilege and a blessing to work at TWFM. She finds…

Randy Klawitter - Wilderness Fellowship Staff Member

Executive Director

Randy is the third of 4 children born to Dick and Lois Klawitter, founders of TWFM. He first moved on to the property when Dick and Lois moved the family…