HEATHER DOTY JOHNSON, 39 . HERMANTOWN

Hermantown Youth Basketball Association: board officer and youth basketball coach.

The Landing Church Proctor: Sunday school teacher.

Tell us about your loved ones

Brooks Johnson, age 11 — attended Lakeview Christian Academy and is currently a Hermantown Middle School student.

Chloe Johnson, 9 — Lakeview Christian Academy student.

Greg Johnson — husband of 12 years and owner/ partner and CFO at Tender Loving Care.

What do you do in your free time?

As a part of a closely-knit extended family, I enjoy taking advantage of having them within a 10-mile radius of our home and participating in a wide variety of Northland adventures together I also enjoy trail running, mountain biking, swimming, camping and gardening.

Tell us about an influential person in your life

My mother, Marcia, and my father, Gary, are the most influential people in my life. They raised me in a home filled with love where family always came first. They taught me the value of hard work along with the rewards that come from being honest and loyal. They are incredibly generous, something I try to imitate. They give of their time and their resources without desiring any attention or praise. Their marriage is also something I admire. They love each other deeply, likely more than the first day they were married By watching them work as a team, I’ve become a better wife and mom.

What’s the best decision you’ve ever made?

First, deciding to live for Jesus Christ and committing my life to Him. Second, saying “yes” to Greg and becoming his wife.

What is your biggest accomplishment?

My biggest accomplishment is my ability to be a wife, a mother and a business owner simultaneously. It’s rewarding to see lives being changed through TLC’s work, to see my kids thriving in all they do, and to know I have found the perfect life partner in Greg.

What keeps you in the Twin Ports?

I was born and raised here. My business is here, and my family is here. I stay in the Twin Ports because it’s beautiful, safe and a great place to raise a family.

Describe your happy place

My happy place is in my home, specifically when it is filled with my family and my children’s friends. I love nothing more than having many extra kids stay for dinner

What’s your five-year plan?

Iwillcontinuemydedicationtothegrowthofthe Northland Youth Basketball Alliance nonprofit. I’d like to raise enough money to build a gym under the NYBA umbrella, where programming will focus on youth gaining confidence, developing communication skills and respecting authority. Through this programming, I’d love to see diversity valued, socio-economic prejudices eliminated and cohesiveness created. As a result of their involvement with the NYBA, I hope to see youth become passionate about their school, home and community responsibilities, as well as develop a desire to serve others and resist negative peer pressure. My plan is to continue pouring into our community and those who live in it.

What words of wisdom do you have for young adults?

Put others first; be less about yourself and more about others.

“Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” James 1:19

What do youdo?

Iaman assistantcityattorneyfor theDuluth City Attorney’s Office.More specifically, Iama prosecutorfor thecityofDuluth.

Education

Undergraduate from theUniversityofMinnesota andthenthe UniversityofSt. Thomas School of Law.

Community involvement

OrdeanFoundationBoard of Directors (member), EqualJustice Committee(member), Community Intervention Court(prosecutor).

Tell us aboutyourlovedones

Iwas raised by my mother,Margo,and my aunt Julie.Ihaveanolder brother, Perry, andyounger sister, Jonica.I’m married to thesweetestperson ever,Emily.She andIhavea daughter anda pug, Marais andSophia-Marie, respectively.

What do youdoinyourfreetime?

Changediapers,playbasketball,readand tryto maintain adecentyard.

Tell us aboutaninfluential person in your life

Iwould be remiss to limit this to oneperson, sorry… but Ican keepitdowntotwo.

My mother,MargoSalberg,and my aunt Julie

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Harrington. Iwas raised by asinglemotherand her childhood best friend. As my wife and I begin to navigate thechallengesand joys of parenting, Ihavedeveloped aprofound appreciationfor single-parent homes— more specifically,the one Igrewupin.

It is beyondmycomprehensionhow someoneis abletoraiseachildbythemselves;it’sremarkable. Perhapsevenmoreimpressiveisthatneither of theincrediblewomen whoraisedmeever complained or allowed my siblings or me to feel asthoughweweremissing something, or in some waylacking.Instead,weweretaughtto appreciatewhatwehad,but also to work hard to getwhatwewant.

If Ican manage to be half of theparentthatmy momand aunt were to me,Iwill have done very well by my daughter.

What’s the best decisionyou’veever made?

Moving to Duluth.I hadonlybeentoDuluth once before accepting my position with theCity Attorney’s Office.Itwas notaneasydecisionto leaveMinneapolis, but it ended up beinga great one. Duluthhas been an ideal place formyfamily andme, andweare lookingforward to raising ourdaughterhere.

What is your biggestaccomplishment?

My biggestaccomplishment is workingfor the city of Duluth as acriminalprosecutor. In this role,Iamtaskedwiththe importantfunction of reviewingand pursuingcriminalcharges. As aprosecutor, Iamalsothe first line of defense whenchargesshouldnotbepursued.Prosecutors have tremendous discretion,and beingentrusted with this typeofresponsibilityisahugehonor, andone that Ido nottakelightly Ialsounderstandthe importance of beinga person of colorinthisprofession. Simply stated, thereare notenoughpeopleofcolor whopursue becomingprosecutors.Inmyposition,Ihavehad theopportunity to encourageotherstoconsider this profession,and theimportanceofdiversity in this role —not only forthe profession, but also forthe communities that we serve.

What keepsyou in the Twin Ports?

It’s funto be part of acitythatisheadinginthe direction that Duluthis. The people here are very invested in thecityofDuluth, andhelping it to continue itsforward trajectory.Whenacity has engaged citizens to complementthe type of leadership that is in place here,somereally spectacular things canhappen. I’mexcited to be apartofit.

And thelake. Ilovethe lake.

Describe your happyplace oneofthe recipients of this year’s 11th annual20under 40 Awards,which recognizes high-achieving individuals under the ageof40from the greater Duluth community.

The airport.

What’s your five-year plan?

To continue to grow as apersonand aprofessional. In my personal life,Iwanttomakeprogressin teachingmy daughter to be an empathetic, hardworkingand mindful person.Professionally, Iwant tocontinuetochallengemyselfandtokeeplearning.

What wordsofwisdomdoyou have foryoung adults?

Be mindful of your intentions,pursuethemwith integrityand do your best.

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What do youdo?

I’mafinancialadvisor at Morgan Stanley. Education

Iwas trainedasaU.S. Navy Hospital corpsman andemergencymedical technician.I hold a Bachelor of Arts in politicalscienceand aMasterofBusiness Administration in finance.

Community involvement

Iwas newtotown, had finished graduate school, startedanew joband wanted to getinvolved in my newcommunity. The first organization to fillmyinternetsearch wasthe JuniorLeague of Duluth. JLD’s mission to developthe potential of women, improveour communities andpromote volunteerism resonated with me.Thelegacythisorganization hasinourcommunityisatestamentto themembersandleaderswhodedicate theirtimeandenergytobeingactivein ourcommunity.Iwas honoredtohave ledthe organization as itspresident from 2016-2017.

10 yearsinDuluthfor me —and enjoy theareasomuchweconvinced my mother to movehereaftershe retired.

What do youdoinyourfree time?

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Recently, I’ve become aboard member of thePropeller Club of DuluthSuperior.Propeller Club hasopened my eyes to thepower of ourport. The monthlymeetingsbring thelocal maritime community together and Iamenjoyinglearningabout topics relevant to ourTwin Portscommunity throughguestspeakersand other members.

Tell us aboutyourlovedones

My husband, Steve, andI love Duluth. Wearetransplants—Septembermarks

Unlike most Duluthians, Ilovethe summer heat.Onahot summer day you’ll findmebiking,swimming, runningorgolfing. Anythingtobe outsidesoakingupsunandwarmth.In thewinterI keep active snowshoeing, cross-countryskiingand workingon my telemarkskiing.

Tell us aboutaninfluential person in your life

I’ve hadthe opportunity to work alongside many amazingwomen mentorswho have been tremendous leaders, trailblazersand advocatesfor mealongmyjourney.IonlyhopeIcan payitforward andadvocate forothers.

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What do you do?

Work at the Cartier Agency, an independent insurance agency.

Education

Graduated from the College of St. Scholastica.

Community involvement

PastpresidentoftheLincolnParkBusinessGroup,twotime past president of the Duluth Art Institute, past presidentofSkylineRotary,pastHermantownChamber BoardMember,currentManyRiversMontessoriBoard Member and current DEDA Commissioner.

Tell us about your loved ones

IammarriedtoMichelle,anextremelygiftedmother, yoga instructor and business woman. We have three kids — Maggie, our 9-year-old, fun-loving carefree daughter; North, our 8-year-old analytical, athletic son; and Ada, our 5-and-a-half-year-old sweet, snugglingdaughter(thehalfisveryimportanttoher).

What do you do in your free time?

I really enjoy being outdoors rock climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding and sailing with the Strawman crew.

Tellusaboutaninfluentialpersoninyourlife

In high school there were a handful of influential people in my life — coaches, teachers, etc. — but the one that stands out the most is Lee Englund, my art teacher.Duringthattimeofmylifesportswerereally all that were on my mind. Lee was the one to show me there is more to life than sports and that I had other talents outside of sports. That realization has

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Continued from page 20 been extremely beneficial throughout my life when dealing with different adversities.

What’s the best decision you’ve ever made?

JoiningtheU.S.Navy.Asayoung person I had the opportunity to experience different cultures, visit parts of the world I would likely not have ever traveled and serve with others from various backgrounds.

What’s the best decision you’ve ever made?

My answer is going to be a little off considering it involves two polarizing decisions. When we first started our family, Michelle and I purchased an old, dilapidated farmhouse. We remodeled the house and raised our kids in a homestead-based environment. It was a really grounding experience, which gave us the ability to determine what was important to our family going forward. On the flip side of that, two years ago as our kids have grown and our lives have changed, we moved back to Duluth. This recent move has allowed us to get back into the community and closer to the things we love in the Twin Ports.

What is your biggest accomplishment?

BeingapartoftheManyRiversnewfacilitybuild-out team. We have been remodeling the old Cobb school buildingtofittheneedsofaMontessorienvironment. It has been a great, fun and intense project that allowed me to work with unbelievably talented board members, staff members and constructors. I am really proud of the facility we built.

What keeps you in the Twin Ports?

The water, trails, the outdoor accessibility, great restaurants and great friends (all the great beer doesn’t hurt).

Describe your happy place

I am happiest when I am on the water, either on my father’s boat or my friend’s sailboat. It has a calming effect on me.

What is your biggest accomplishment?

I enjoying finding new challenges, setting goals and achievingthem.Mymostrecentaccomplishmentwas completing my first sprint triathlon in August. Next year I plan to hike part of the Camino de Santiago.

What keeps you in the Twin Ports?

To me, living in the Twin Ports is like permanently living on vacation. The park system, trail system, access to water, and community gardens throughout the area offer endless opportunities to explore new things.

What’s your five-year plan?

I really don’t spend a lot of time thinking on the future. I am really a here-and-now type of person. I guess I hope I can continue to balance family, work and fun. Now that you asked me this question, I realize I will have a 15-year-old, so thanks for that.

What words of wisdom do you have for young adults?

Volunteeryourtime.Allnonprofitsandcommunities will definitely take your money, but they also need your time Time is precious and involves a lot of sacrifice from you and your family, but it is valuable to those entities that you are passionate about and in most cases they cannot offer services without it.

Describe your happy place

Sun, warmth and water.

What’s your five-year plan?

I hope I wake up every day!

What words of wisdom do you have for young adults?

There are only three things in life you can control: Your attitude, how hard you work and how you take careofyourself Don’tgetboggeddownbywhat’sout of your control.

What do you do?

I am the district attorney for Douglas County, Wisconsin.

Education

I graduated from Superior High School in 2002. I received my Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin in 2006, double majoring in political science and history. I graduated from Hamline University School of Law in 2009 with my Juris Doctor.

Community involvement

I coach mock trial for both Superior High School and the University of Wisconsin-Superior. I am a member of the advisory board for Mentor Superior. I have been a member of the Superior Jaycees. I was an ambassador for the Real Men Wear Pink American Cancer Society fundraising drive in 2017.

Tell us about your loved ones

I have been married to my wife, Julie, since 2013 She works at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Superior as an academic support teaching assistant. My mom and dad live in Superior; my mom is retired after working for the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office for more than 30 years. My dad is a social worker for St. Louis County My younger sister is a pharmacist in Duluth. My younger brother works as an associate project manager for a digital company in the Twin Cities.

What do you do in your free time?

I love Wisconsin sports, so I watch a lot of Packers, Badgers and Brewers. My wife and I like to go see live music. I like to read. Every now and then I’ll get out for some kayaking, a bike ride, or a good game of racquetball

Tell us about an influential person in your life

Ruth Kressel, who is currently an assistant prosecutor in Ashland County, joined the Douglas County DA’s office a few months after I started there as an assistant prosecutor in 2010. She had more than two decades of experience and was instrumental in helping me grow. She embodied the fairness, toughness and professionalism that a prosecutor should have. I would not be the prosecutor I am today without her influence.

What’s the best decision you’ve ever made?

Marrying my wife, Julie. My life would be completely different if we would never have met. She has challenged me and pushed me to always expand my horizons and try new things.

What is your biggest accomplishment? Successfully running for office and getting elected district attorney. I would have thought you were out of your mind if you would have told me three years ago that I was going to get involved in a contested election for public office.

What keeps you in the Twin Ports?

This has always been home to me I was born here. I have roots here, having grandparents and parents who have contributed to this county. My family lives here. Many of my friends live here. I have always wanted a job that involves decisions of importance and consequence. I’ve worked for some great people and places before, but I have never felt more like I am exactly where I am supposed to be than with the job I have now.

Describe your happy place

Enjoying a celebratory drink with friends after a jury trial win.

What’s your five-year plan?

I want to be able to look back at this time in my life and recognize how much I have grown (and continuetogrow)asapersonandasaprofessional. Just five years ago I was starting a new journey, jumping from assistant prosecutor to private practice. Looking back at the person I was then, I can see how much I’ve changed personally, how my prosecuting style has been refined, and how my understanding of the law has developed.

What words of wisdom do you have for young adults?

If you have a dream or a goal that will require hard work to achieve and may result in failure, do it anyway. Do not hesitate; do it. Running for office took me out of my comfort zone in a big way and in the months that led up to my deciding whether to run, I stressed out and tossed and turned at night wondering what I should do. I had a good job at the time working in private practice, and it would have been easy to take the path of least resistance and stay out of the public spotlight. But I would have regretted it for the rest of my life and always wondered what would have been if I had just decided to take the plunge. Making decisions like that change who you are and make you a better, stronger person Even if you fail to achieve the goal you want, you gain the character to get up off the mat and tackle the next challenge.

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JANE PEDERSON, 28 . DULUTH

What do you do?

As the marketing manager of Glensheen Mansion, public relations, media relations, social media and overall marketing strategy make up most of what I do. Basically, I tell the world about Glensheen and get people excited to visit the mansion on vacation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in communication and Bachelor of Applied Science in psychology.

Community involvement

Duluth Chamber of Commerce FUSE Council, John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Marketing Committee, NORTHFORCE Advisory Council

Tell us about your loved ones

My significant other, Mike, recently started his own videography business and I couldn’t be more proud. I knew he was a keeper from the moment we both ordered a Castle Danger Cream Ale on our first date.

WE COULDN’T BE MORE PROUD. KEEP BEING YOUR AWESOME SELF!