New Member Profile- Tanya Bakken

 

Tanya Bakken

One of our newest Rotarians is Tanya Bakken who gave his classification talk recently. I asked her seven follow up questions to help summarize his presentation for those of us who were present and for our club members who missed the meeting. This will help us get to know her better.  Please be sure to say "hi" and introduce yourself to her if you have not had the opportunity.
 
  1. Your Family members, occupations? 
My husband, Chris, is an entrepreneur of a couple different businesses. A used car dealership, Skyberg Sales; a construction business, Christopher Bakken Properties; and a vehicle transport business, Extreme Unlimited.
 
  1. Your Hometown/School/College
Hometown – Northfield – Northfield Senior High School
College – South Central College (Faribault) for 2 AS Degrees and a few certifications, Cardinal Stritch University (Eden Prairie campus) for my BS Degree and Riverland (Owatonna) for my Human Resources Certificate.
  1. Your Previous occupations?
Most recently as a Controller at Noble RV – 2007-2015
Prior to that I worked with my husband in his businesses as well as owned Ginny’s Drive In – summer diner type place in West Concord – 2004-2009
Re/Max North Central – accounting/membership for all Re/Max franchises
Lehigh Cement Company – Executive Assistant to President / Accounting
 
  1. Any Hobbies?
           Exercise – CrossFit, Running, Lifting; enjoy going to wineries and breweries, anything that is adventurous – rock climbing, kayaking, high ropes, rafting, etc. Being with friends and family!
 
  1. Rotary sponsor?
Lisa Humfeld-Wilson
 
  1. Interesting fact about you or your life?
            I have a sister that is 5 years younger than me that I met in 2003 – she had been adopted OUT of my family when she was born.
 
  1. Anything else you can think of?        
             I just completed my Conceal & Carry course this last weekend – add it to the list of things I like to do – shoot pistols or clay pigeons!