Jeff Rouse

Jeff and his wife, Denise, have been active in Fairmont’s business community since the late 1980s, owning and operating several retail ventures that have supported local economic and cultural growth. In 2006, Jeff expanded his work into television production, creating programs that showcase the communities of the Midwest.

Today, Jeff is proud to be part of Imagine Martin. He believes that through creativity and collaboration, the organization and the community together can make a meaningful difference in how Martin County is seen—and in how it sees itself.

Nancy Katzer

Nancy has lived in Fairmonr for over 40 years. She acquired a degree from Mankato State University in Technical Theater and spent 20 years designing sets and painting scenery for various theaters such as Childrens Theater Company and The Guthrie Theater. Nancy was on the Board of Directors for Going Hog Wild and enjoyed painting 12 hogs statues. After seeing all the excitement and interest in the painted hogs, Nancy realized there could be more ways to promote art in the community. She was very excited to join Imagine Martin and help bring more art for everyone in the county to enjoy. 

Alexandra Hurney

Alexandra is originally from Brandon SD and received a BA in Fine Art from Augustana University in Sioux Falls SD. She relocated to Fairmont in 2015, bringing her love and art knowledge to the community. You can see some of her work around town. She has murals at the Martin County Historical Society Museum, The Marina Lodge, Fairmont Farmers Mutual Insurance Company, and Indulge Salon & Spa, to name a few. She's also done many of the hog statues! When not painting walls or pigs, she's busy with commissioned art, including portraits, landscapes, paintings, and drawings. She is also a Co-owner of Fairmont Brewing Company. She designs and manages social media marketing and advertising. She is eager to bring more color into our community and get people excited about art!

Stephanie Busiahn

Stephanie serves as the Fairmont Community Education and Recreation Director. She had spent the previous fifteen years in tourism and enjoys promoting the community. She looks forward to being apart of Imagine Martin and the partnerships that will be formed by working together in Martin County.

Ned Koppen

Ned serves as the Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Fairmont. Previously he led the local Chamber of Commerce for 4 years and worked with local businesses as a sales representative for over 30 years. He has a passion for Martin County and appreciates the arts and everything they do to enrich our community. Ned is excited to be included on the Imagine Martin board of directors and looks forward to working with all of our partners in the art and business community.

Danielle Moeller

Danielle grew up in Fairmont and has loved art from a early age. She considers herself a hobbyist artist who is currently focused on digital art, leatherwork, and soft pastes, but she also enjoys trying all sorts of media and classes (from stained glass to welding). You can see some of her work at Graham Tire, and enters into both the Martin County Fair and the Red Rock show for local artists! Danielle is eager to help develop the arts and art opportunities for those within Martin County.

Jeff Sauer

Jeff  and his family relocated to Minnesota in 2012 and settled in Fairmont by 2015. Hailing from an entrepreneurial and artistic family in NM, they valued art and artists as essential components of education and cultural exposure. Jeff is eager to embed this philosophy of community engagement in Martin County through Imagine mARTin. His commitment to facilitating home ownership is exemplified in his role as a mortgage lender at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation in Fairmont. Outside of work, Jeff generously volunteers at Habitat for Humanity of Martin and Faribault Counties, Fairmont Christian School, Martin County Historical Society, and Life Family Church in Blue Earth. Actively participating in Chamber of Commerce initiatives like Young Professionals, Ambassadors, and Martin County Leadership, Jeff is steadfast in his dedication to the community's growth and prosperity.

A staunch advocate for art education, Jeff delights in sharing the local art scene's richness with his family and visitors. While they treasure art during their travels, its significance is magnified within Martin County. Jeff eagerly looks forward to contributing to Imagine mARTin's endeavors to promote our culture and foster connections, enriching our vibrant community even further.