Meet the Team

The Burnsville Festival and Fire Muster is guided by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors that helps shape the vision and direction of the festival each year.

These community leaders work behind the scenes to support planning, partnerships, and decision-making that bring the event to life.

Their commitment helps ensure the festival continues to celebrate the spirit of Burnsville while creating meaningful experiences for families, neighbors, and visitors.

Learn more about the individuals who help lead the festival and support its continued growth in our community.

Festival Officers

Dan Kealey Dan Kealey Festival President and Board Chair
Jason Low Jason Low Board Vice Chair, Operations Chair
Margaret Garvey Margaret Garvey Board Vice Chair, Vendors Chair
Adam Decknatel Adam Decknatel Festival Treasurer
Laurie Lysne Laurie Lysne Secretary & Volunteer Support
Amie Burrill Amie Burrill Experience BV Conv. & Visitors
Anna Werb Anna Werb ISD191 Board of Education
BJ Jungmann BJ Jungmann City Liaison & Board Emeritus
Eddica Ontiveros Eddica Ontiveros Cultural Liaison, ISD191CE
Gary Lawrence Gary Lawrence MN Fire Engine Club
Hamde Daude Hamde Daude Cultural Liaison, ISD191CE
Jennifer Harmoning Jennifer Harmoning Chamber of Commerce, Information Booth Chair
John Hamilton John Hamilton Sensory & Family Fun Zone Chair
Vel Bostick Vel Bostick Community Volunteer

Volunteer Event Committee Members

Mark Burtnett Mark Burtnett Volunteers Chair
Skip Nienhaus Skip Nienhaus Operations Co-Chair
Dave Hautman Dave Hautman Beverage Co-Chair
Shawn Nejman Shawn Nejman Beverage Co-Chair & Signage
Mike Kerns Mike Kerns Sign Installation & Refuse mgmt Chair
Julie Derth Julie Derth Grace United Methodist Church - Chair of Kidz Korner  
John Spangler John Spangler Burnsville Savage Lions-  Chair of Lions Bingo & Volunteers
Shawn Solem Shawn Solem Zombie Board Shop - Chair of Zombie Garage Zone
KaSondra Weidrich KaSondra Weidrich MVTA - Chair of MVTA Free Bus Service
Vince Workman Vince Workman Workman Insurance- Chair of Point of Sale and Cash handling
Allison Christianson Allison Christianson MNFEC - Co-Chair of MNFEC Fire Truck Displays
Jason Popkin Jason Popkin IGotSkills.com soccer training- Chair of Soccer Tournament
Kimberly Bischoff Kimberly Bischoff Scout Troop 471
Kristen Berg Kristen Berg Burnsville Savage Lions
Jim Bradrick Jim Bradrick Community member, Former Co-Chair of Festival Board
Terri Joos Terri Joos Scout Troop 471
Amanda Lunemann Amanda Lunemann Grace United Methodist Church
Dave Moen Dave Moen Burnsville Savage Lions
Robert Timmerman Robert Timmerman Cash Handling & Kidz Korner support
Mike Fagel Mike Fagel Scout Troop 471

Presidents Award Winners

Skip Nienhaus 2023 - Skip Nienhaus
John Hamilton  2024 - John Hamilton
Margaret Garvey 2025 - Margaret Garvey

MVV Award Winners

Vel Bostick 2023 - Vel Bostick
Jason Low 2024 - Jason Low
Mark Burtnett 2025 - Mark Burtnett

Legacy Award Winners

Tami Schmit Allen 2023 - Tami Schmit Allen
Jim Bradrick 2024 - Jim Bradrick
Tom Taylor 2025 - Tom Taylor
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