BestPrep’s 3rd annual CEO Masters Special Event golf tournament was held on September 8, 2008 at St. Paul’s historic Town & Country Club. The weather could not have been more beautiful for an afternoon of golf. The event was a success, with the proceeds benefiting BestPrep’s programs.

The purpose of the event was to honor Minnesota companies and their leaders for their commitment to education. Featured below are our team leaders:

Top row (left to right):
Derek Kropp from Bluewater Direct (representing the Minnesota Twins),
Jim Thomsen from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans,
Dick Moriarity from CBS Radio Minneapolis, Frank Makondy from Buon Giorno,
Roger Schelper from Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies,
Kate Rubin from Minnesota High Tech Association and
Steve Bianchi from Associated Bank.

Bottom row (left to right): John Packard from Culligan Water Conditioning Company, George Schember from Cargill (representing Horizon Milling),
Brad Ruiter from Minnesota Bankers Association,
Tammy Mencel from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal,
Mary Schmidt from the Carlson School of Management and
Michael Bernaski from KPMG.

A special thank you to our media partners, WCCO Radio and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for all of their support for the CEO Masters.