CLPC Board of Directors

To contact the CLPC Board of Directors, please email loveloring2@gmail.com.

Lee Frelich, President / 2024 – 2026

My name is Lee Frelich–I am Director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology and a long-time resident of the Loring Park Neighborhood. For 28 years I have helped the neighborhood maintain its tree canopy, participated in volunteer gardening, and worked on land use issues. In addition to serving on the CLPC board for the last six years (currently CLPC Board President), I am on the boards of Friends of Loring Park and the Loring Greenway Association. CLPC is a leading neighborhood organization in the city of Minneapolis, with positive impacts on quality of life by taking on issues such as safety, urban greening and land use. I look forward to continuing to work on these issues as a member of the CLPC board.

RYO HAMASAKI / 2025 – 2027

Loring Park is my home and creative base, where I’ve worked to connect neighbors and support local businesses through photography and storytelling. As a CLPC board member, I’ve focused on community engagement, increasing small business visibility, and fostering a vibrant neighborhood. Whether partnering with local businesses and organizations, biking through the community, or simply picking up litter, I believe small actions create meaningful change. I’m excited to continue contributing to a stronger, more connected Loring Park.

Norman Kulba 2025 – 2027

I’ve lived in Loring Park since 2013 and love being a part of CLPC. I enjoy every aspect of being part of the group, but I especially love the fundraisers. My partner and I host the annual Christmas party and I was lucky enough to help with the Love Loring online auction during Covid. I’m looking forward to continuing work with CLPC.

Jennifer Lange 2025 – 2027

My name is Jennifer Lange. My husband, Stefan, and I have lived in Loring Park since April of 2021. We love this community! We love the walkability of our community, the many events and our close proximity to work in Downtown Minneapolis. We are also dedicated Basilica of St. Mary parishioners. I am currently serving as Vice Chair of the Parish Council at the Basilica. I have a passion for getting the Basilica to engage in Loring Park community events. I am excited to spearhead the Basilica’s first official involvement with the Loring Park Art Festival this coming July. I value our community and would be honored to serve as a board member on the Citizens for A Loring Park Community.

Alex Heller 2024 – 2026

My name is Alex Heller, and I’m serving on CLPC board because I believe in CLPC mission, and since 2014, I’ve been directly able to see the positive impact CLPC has on our neighborhood. I am currently the property manager of Loring Corners Inc.; however, I’ve served many roles within the business over the years. I live at LPM Apartments, and I want to work closer with the neighborhood on creating a real positive impact in our community that will expand throughout our entire city. Real change happens on the grassroots level, and for me, there isn’t another organization as committed to our community and with actual boots on the ground making a positive impact than CLPC.

John Maternoski 2025 – 2027

Hi! My name is John Maternoski, and I’m running to join the Citizens for a Loring Park Community (CLPC) Board of Directors. As a Loring Park resident and architect with experience in urban planning and design, I have a deep interest in the physical environment and landscape of our neighborhood, and understand the significance and meaning it has in our day-to-day lives. Decades of experience serving on a variety of boards and committees — including the Minneapolis Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee, currently — have helped to build the leadership, teamwork, and collaborative skills that I look forward to bringing to the Board and Loring Park Community.

With so many exciting projects in the neighborhood — from landscaping and greening at Hennepin/Lyndale, to the Berger Fountain restoration and related improvements, to expanding tree canopy along our corridors, reaping all the benefits that street trees provide — I’m thrilled to share my efforts and expertise with this incredible community. Working together with other Board members and listening to my fellow Loring Park residents, small business owners, and visitors, I can’t wait to do my small part in serving this already wonderful community as we continue to move the neighborhood forward.

Danny Maya 2025 -2027

My name is Danny Maya (she/they)! I’m a nonbinary (trans) woman who moved to Loring Park in August and fell in love with the neighborhood. My main areas of concern and experience are in DEI, housing equity, disability rights/advocacy, and queer rights/advocacy. I hope to be able to bring some new ideas and energy to the CLPC board and look forward to helping this community continue to grow!

Jamie Hughes 2025 – 2026

Hello! My name is Jamie Hughes, I have lived in Minneapolis for the past 8 years and worked in Loring Park for the last 4 of those years. During my time working in this neighborhood, I have grown very fond of the landscape, the people and the businesses that make up this community. I have recently felt compelled to engage more with the communities I occupy, which has led me to pursue a spot on the Citizens for Loring Park board.
I work for St. David’s, a non-profit located in both Westminster Presbyterian Church and recently the old YWCA building on Nicollet Mall. St. David’s as a 60-yr old organization that specializes in providing developmental and therapeutic services. One of the pillars of the organization is growth through the development of relationships. Relationships are not just the model of therapy we advertise to the world, it’s what we bring to everything we do including the everyday operations an organization requires. I am looking forward to deepening my connection to the neighborhood and hope to be apart of the growth in the community!

Glenn Oslin 2025 – 2026

My name is Glenn Oslin, I co-own Brühaven Craft Co. – a craft beverage taproom and gathering space right here in Loring Park. As a small business owner, I’ve experienced firsthand how challenging it is to operate downtown post-COVID. Navigating licenses, taxes, city regulations, low-foot traffic, and crime has been an eye-opener, and I know how much work needs to be done to make it easier for small businesses to survive and thrive; while also making Loring Park an awesome place to live for the residents.
Before Brühaven, I spent four years as a teacher and then moved into training, operations, and product management in corporate and startup settings. I’ve always been drawn to building strong teams and finding ways to make things run more smoothly and efficiently.
I live in South Minneapolis with my wife and our two young kids, and I’m passionate about making this city a better place for families, businesses, and neighbors. I’d love to bring a small business perspective to the board and work on ways to strengthen the Loring Park community for everyone.

John Van Heel 2024-2026

I would like to continue to have a seat on the CLPC board of directors to provide my support for the organization’s important efforts to make our neighborhood a safer, friendlier and more beautiful place.

Staff

Jana Metge, Executive Coordinator

Interested in serving on the CLPC Board of Directors?

Contact Jana Metge at loveloring2@gmail.com

GOVERNMENT ELECTED & OTHER LEADERS

  • Council Member Katie Cashman – ward7@minneapolismn.gov
  • Renee Allen is our 1st Precinct Crime Prevention Specialist – renee.allen@minneapolismn.gov
  • Lt. Tim Mattson is our MPD Specialist –timothy.mattsson@minneapolismn.gov
  • Our Loring Park Director is Julie Sandin -Jsandin@minneapolisparks.org
  • Our Park Police Lt. is Calvin Noble -Cnoble@minneapolisparks.org
  • Friends of Loring Park, President is Dave Hile – davidthile@juno.com
  • Loring Park – Questions? Contact Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Commissioner Jono Cowgill at Jcowgill@minneapolisparks.org
  • Our Park Police Lt. is Calvin Noble -Cnoble@minneapolisparks.org

Board of Directors Minutes

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