St. Paul Fire Foundation
The St. Paul Fire Foundation was established in 2010 to promote the health, wellness, safety, and education for the St. Paul Fire Department and the greater community.
Mission
Our Mission is to provide support to St. Paul Firefighters through health, wellness, and safety initiatives.
How We Help
Through our focus on cardiac health, cancer prevention, emotional trauma, and community engagement, we help to meet the current needs of our St. Paul Firefighters. The Foundation exists to provide additional resources for our St. Paul Firefighters.
History
The St. Paul Fire Foundation was formed in 2010 by a St. Paul Firefighter. After 12 years in the department, Captain Steve Shapira saw the need to help fill the budgetary gaps and provide health and wellness support and information to his fellow firefighters.
Board of Directors
The St. Paul Fire Foundation is led by a small group of members who serve as the Board of Directors. These Board Members have pledged their unwavering commitment to supporting the firefighters of the city of St. Paul and their families.
Executive Director
Cris Shapira
Chair
Lindsay Moser
Consultant
President
Jeremie Baker
SPFD Deputy Chief of Training
Vice President
Mick Korba
SPFD Captain Engine 22
Treasurer
Carla Baier
Operations Project Manager – Alliance Bank
Secretary
Bryan Buxton
SPFD Squad 3 Firefighter
Tommy Cherup
Director of Emergency Services
1-800 Board Up
Buck McAlpin
Owner of Transmedic andGovernment Relations for Libby Law Office
Joe Simonsen
Commercial Banker
Bell Bank
Stacy Hohertz
SPFD Administration Liaison
SPFD Chief
Pat McCauley
Director
Regions Hospital
Kyle Thornberg
IAFF Local 21 Liaison
SPFD Captain
Steve Hyland
Team Leader and Productivity Coach
Keller Williams Premier Realty
Lindsay Rowland
Partner
Meuser Law Office
Foundation Consultants
Jerod Greenisen
Product Marketing Manager
Optimizely
Dr. Zeke McKinney
Faculty Physician, Occupational and Environmental Medicine – Health Partners
Zack Ryan
Certified Public Accountant, Partner
Lethert, Skwira, Schultz & Co. LLP