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Range Iron Pride Board of Directors
Join Our Board!
Range Iron Pride is a 501c3 non-profit organization supporting those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people living in the Iron Range cities of Aurora, Biwabik, Britt, Buhl, Chisholm, Cook, Embarrass, Eveleth, Gilbert, Hoyt Lakes, Mt. Iron, Tower, Soudan, Virginia and surrounding townships.
We are looking for community volunteers who would like a part in building the LGBTQIA+ community on the Iron Range. Range Iron Pride was founded by our Executive Director and Secretary/Treasurer in 2024. Our Board is currently made up of 7 individuals with the ability to add up to 2 more in the future as needed.
Executive Director - Paul Skrbec (he/him)
Born and raised in Gilbert, Paul owns West Forty RV Park and Campground as well as Mesabi Massage both located in Gilbert. He lives on-site at his campground from May through October. From November to April, he lives in Minneapolis with his husband, Chuck and their two golden retrievers.
His professional background includes more than 20 years of working in tourism at several industry-leading companies such as National Car Rental, Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. After living in Atlanta for six years, he opted to take an early-retirement from Delta in 2015 to be closer to family and pursue certification as a massage therapist and personal trainer.
He is active in Iron Range community and served as the chairperson of Gilbert's Campground Board, its Charter Commission and is active in organizing the Gilbert business community.
Secretary/Treasurer - Steve Johnson (he/him)
Bio is coming soon.
Director - Laurie Milleson (she/her)
Laurie has been involved in Iron Pride (now Range Iron Pride) since its first year in 2022. In 2023, she served as the Pride planning committee co- chair and has been a continued friend and ally to the LGBTQIA+ community for many years.
"This is a service that I am passionate about being a part of for our community. I strive to bring a bold and inspiring voice to this movement."
Director - Paul Gregersen (he/him)
Paul M. Gregersen is the Executive Director of Lyric Center for the Arts and is an arts professional specializing in marketing, communications, and fundraising. He holds bachelor’s degrees in history and mass communications and his graduate studies are in the field of social responsibility with an emphasis in multicultural education and sociology.
"As a cis, straight, white male, I am aware of the benefits afforded to me as an ally. It is important that I utilize these privileges, to the best of my ability, to foster a more inclusive, equitable and safe Iron Range for all."
Director - Lisa Gunderson (she/her)
Lisa Gunderson was born and raised on the Iron Range and graduated as an original Golden Bear from Eveleth Senior High. She moved to the twin cities to attend college at the U of MN and has just recently moved back home.
Professionally, Lisa has worked in health care, in particular laboratory medicine, education, quality and research for the majority of her career and currently works for Essentia at the Virginia Hospital Laboratory. She has many volunteer hours to her credit, including work with the MN Red Ribbon Ride, which is a multi-day bike trek that raises money for agencies that work with people living with AIDS/HIV, and the Special Olympics of MN where she has been a coach, volunteer and proud parent and
friend of some amazing athletes.
“I grew up during a time when gays were so closeted we didn’t even tell ourselves wewere gay. As acceptance for the gay community began to grow, one-by-one my friendsand I came out to each other and discovered that the majority of us in my core group ofhigh school friends are gay – that was a huge bond that drew us together. I have seen alot of positive changes in attitudes toward the LGBTQIA community but still recognizethere is much work to do in order to reach full acceptance and I plan to be part of the change.”
Director - Tyler Nesset (he/him)
Tyler Nesset has lived on the Iron Range most of his life minus a few years in the metro region. Tyler grew up in rural Bovey and went to Greenway in his earlier years before eventually calling the East Range home. He is excited to continue to dig deep into the community of the Iron Range and help others find acceptance and community regardless of how they see themselves.
Tyler spends his free time working a food truck and Christmas lighting business with his partner Dylon who also resides on the Iron Range. Four wheeling, kayaking and being out in nature also rank high on his list of fun. Can't forget cuddling on the couch with his golden retriever Louie binge watching 'Below Deck'.
"I want to help grow the community support of the Pride organization and how it can be a beacon of hope for those in the local community."
Director - Lindsey Bergan (she/they)
"42 years of being in the community, born and raised with many members in my family, being a strong advocate and member. I am an artist and community leader. My connections from working with the Lyric Center and my life long presence and experience in the world are great for reach outs, planning and more. My passion to see the area have a thriving LGBTQ+ community is lifelong and I am so proud and excited to see it happening."
"Growing up on the Iron Range, there was a definite discrimination and lack of representation for the LGBTQ+ community. I spent the majority of my time from 1998-2020 in Minneapolis, where we have one of the greatest prides in America. Being back up here and seeing the change and communities safety and presence grow, I want to be a part of that as it is crucial and I miss having access to a strong LGBTQ+ community. "