Mary Ellen Bondhus enjoys her role at Edina Realty in assisting people in one of life’s most significant transitions. Born in Texas, Mary Ellen has lived life with a heart filled with hope, optimism, and resilience to overcome challenges. Mary Ellen was born blind and with heart complications which she concorded at early ages. Mary Ellen moved around from Texas to Northern California and finally Georgia. In Georgia, Mary Ellen met her best friend to this day, Molly in 7th grade. Mary Ellen also graduated from the University of Georgia, majoring in public relations.
Mary Ellen’s history of blindness led her into her career field with the Georgia Eye Bank. In this position, Mary Ellen learned and strived with her human connections of listening and empathy. Mary Ellen met her husband, Paul, on a “winter wonderland” vacation trip to Minnesota. They had twin boys after marriage. Will and Sam were born prematurely. They both were resilient, overcoming challenges in the first couple of years of life. Will and Sam would eventually bring Mary Ellen and Paul to Faribault.
Mary Ellen enjoys all that Faribault has to offer. The history, nature, culture, and most of all, strong community.
