Robert Aitken III,
Executive Director
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email:
[email protected] 

Rob is a certified financial trainer and coach. He has a law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law and served as the President of the UND Native American Law Students Association. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from Gustavus Adolphus College.

Pamela Spong, 
Operations & Financial Manager
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected]

Pam has served many critical and impactful roles with Leech Lake Financial Services since its inception in 2012. She truly has a heart for helping others. She has a B.S. degree in Management & Leadership, is a Certified Human Resource Manager, and is certified in the Fundamentals of the Opportunity Finance Industry / Community Development Finance.

Lynn Allen,
HUD-certified Coach
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected] 

Lynn started working at Leech Lake Financial Services in 2015. She is not only a HUD-certified Homeownership Coach, but she is also one of our trusted Loan Officers and a financial trainer. She guides our clients through the home buying experience and any financial assistance they may need along the way. 

Randy Finn,
Community Development Director
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected]

 Randy has a B.A. and M.A., and extensive Tribal Government management and administration experience. He has experience in grassroots community development, nonprofit development, and management experience. He has served on a number of organization boards including regional development commissions. He is an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. 

Larry Refsland,
Project Development
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected]

Larry Refsland joins LLFS with decades of real estate and lending experience. Having served as President of Western Bank in Cass Lake for over 10 years, he knows the community and understands the needs and opportunities that exist. His background includes a career in real estate sales starting in the Twin Cities in the 80’s. He moved into lending in the mid 90’s and specialized in new construction financing. 

William Ethier,
Board Member
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected]

Will acts as a liaison to the Gaming operation advisers on the processes and internal structure of the Band’s Gaming Operation. Associate Member for the Institute of Internal Auditors and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. 

Breanna Miettinen,
Board Member
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected]

Breanna has a B.S. in Accounting from Bemidji State University, she understands the accounting side of the CDFI and the issues impacting the tribal membership and communities.

Sarah Kuesel,
Board Member
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected]

Sarah established and managed tribal corporate accounts for Deerwood bank with 11 years’ experience in private banking operations.s.

Jaimee Meyer,
Board Member
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected] 

Jaimee has a B.S. in Marketing Communication from BSU. Received certification in Social Media from the National Institute of Social Media. 

Jeff Everhart,
Board Member
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected]

Jeff has an MBA in accounting with more than 20 years of experience in construction and banking. He is a part of the Lending Committee Member.

Katie Guthrie,
Board Member
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected] 

Katie is a cosmetologist and local business owner. Offering management and Leadership to 11 Stylists in her salon. She is a part of the Lending Committee Member.

Gordon Fineday,
Board Member
Phone:  218.339.3940
Email: [email protected] 

Gordon is a Deputy Director of Leech Lake Band. He assists in projects related to self-governance, economic and community development, human services, and health.