The MEANT Team
Meet the Executive Team
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Bill Goodwin
Bill Goodwin has over 30 years of leadership experience growing and building individuals and teams. As a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member, he provides dynamic keynote speaking, leadership training, and business coaching for businesses, non-profits, and faith groups.
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Melissa Walsh
Melissa Walsh has a rich background in business and real estate as well as a passion for leadership and self-improvement.
As a speaker, Melissa has the ability to lift and energize those who hear her infectious message. She has a contagious enthusiasm and unshakable commitment to inspiring and motivating those around her. From her years building a successful business and coaching, to a recent stroke, her story is one of resilience and joy.
Melissa lives most of the year in the southwest suburbs of the Twin Cities, while her children live in three different states!
Meet the Leadership Team
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Jeff Winship
Company: Rocket Mortgage
Member Category: Mortgage - “Your Mortgage Loan Ranger”
Member Since: 1/15/2024
MEANT Leadership Role: Membership Director
Meet our Ambassadors
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Eric Haney
Company: Highland Bank
Member Category: Commercial Lending
MEANT Leadership Role: President & Ambassador
Member Since: 5/12/2022
MEANT Team Location: Bloomington, MN
Website:highland.bank
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Mark Braaten
Company: Best Version Media
Member Category: Media Marketing
MEANT Leadership Role: Ambassador
Member Since: 8/26/22
MEANT Team Location: Prior Lake, MN
Website: www.bestversionmedia.com
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Jason Wendlandt
Company: Minnesota Roofing Contractors LLC
Member Category: Restoration & Construction
MEANT Leadership Role: Ambassador
Member Since: 9/13/2021
MEANT Team Location: Shakopee, MN
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Drew Brudevold
Company: Paar Sports & Promotions
Member Category: Promotional
MEANT Leadership Role: Ambassador
Member Since: 9/8/22
MEANT Team Location: Savage
Website: www.paarsports.com
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Jake Strunk
Company: River Valley D.O.G.S.
Member Category: Dog Obedience & Guidance Services
MEANT Leadership Role: Ambassador
Member Since: 4/2/2021
MEANT Team Location: Prior Lake, MN
Website: www.rivervalleydogs.com
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Joe Hart
Company: Lightning PDR
Member Category: Auto Dent / Hail Damage Repair
MEANT Leadership Role: Ambassador
Member Since: 6/9/2023
MEANT Team Location: Lakeville, MN
Website: www.lightningPDR.com
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Tim Hall
Company: Wings Credit Union
Member Category: Mortgage Loan Officer
MEANT Leadership Role: Ambassador
Member Since: 04/24/2025
MEANT Team Location: Lakeville, MN
Website: www.wingscu.com
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Jack Sweetman
Company: Echo Search Group
Member Category: Executive Recruiter
MEANT Leadership Role: Ambassador
Member Since: 05/04/2025
MEANT Team Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Website: www.echosearchgroup.com
Meet our Onboarding Coordinator
Tiffany Baribeau
Tiffany currently serves as MEANT's Onboarding Coordinator, and is responsible for welcoming new members from all locations, ensuring that every member has a stellar and streamlined onboarding experience!