Sonia Cairns, Moss Cairns 

Bernadine Joselyn, Director, Public Policy & Engagement, Blandin Foundation
“For over three years the Blandin Foundation's Public Policy and Engagement Program has turned to Moss Cairns for high quality strategic services and advice. Whether in program design, development, or implementation, Moss Cairns has helped the Foundation make a positive difference for rural Minnesota communities. Offering a rare but powerful combination of creativity, intellectual rigor and savvy, Moss Cairns has played a critical role in helping the Foundation frame complex issues, identify opportunities, craft consensus, build partnerships and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. Building on a solid practice of exceptional facilitation skills and strategic thinking, Moss Cairns has proven to be a quick study in a number of specific policy areas, such as forest management, in which we work. The judgment, networks, talents and vision that Principal Sonia Cairns brings to the Foundation has benefited our work immeasurably.”

Joe DesJardin, Professor, College of St. Benedicts/St John’s University
“That was perhaps the most intense two days I've spent at CSB/SJU, but from every indication it was a rousing success. Sonia, there is no doubt in my mind that we could not have done this without you, Steve, and Ann.  Thanks.  (Absolutely EVERYONE loved the technology and acknowledged the key role it played.)”

Henry Smorynski, Provost, College of St. Benedicts/ St John’s University
“No one I have talked to has had anything but positives to say about the work of this community of scholars and our wonderful facilitators from Moss Cairns. The unprecedented numbers of faculty engaged in the processes of the Workshop were a testament to the value of thoughtful planning and the value of caring for the wisdom held within each member of our community. I could not be more proud of our efforts and outcomes from three days of challenging work that is so meaningful in its consequences for our students and for each other.”

John Hasselberg, President, Faculty Assembly College of St. Benedicts/St John’s University
”I simply can't imagine how we would have been able to learn so much about ourselves and our goals and interests and advance towards them without the expert and amicable facilitation work by Sonia, Steve and Ann.”

MaryAnn Baenninger, President,  College of St. Benedicts
“The facilitation from Moss-Cairns was the most professional and highly dedicated that I’ve seen.”

Pat Hoven, Corporate Community Partnerships

Jim Renier, Former CEO, Honeywell
“Pat put Honeywell on the map through strategically developed projects to better communities. In more than 20 years at Honeywell, she was the thoughtful and respected leader of our community involvements.”

David Ford, President, Smith Family Foundation
“Pat is one of corporate America’s most experienced grant-makers. Nationally, Pat used her leadership and creativity to take a program with relatively few resources, and compete with, and even surpass in impact, much larger programs.”

Penny Hunt, Vice President Community Affairs and Medtronic Foundation
“Pat used her vast experience to mentor emerging leaders in the field of philanthropy. She leads through inclusion and collaboration. She has made a significant difference in our community.”

Chuck Wexler, Executive Director, Police Executive Research Forum
“Through her network and ability to bring all sectors to the table, Minnesota HEALS was a significant contributor to crime reduction in the Twin Cities. Pat’s role brought national recognition to Minneapolis and to Honeywell from the US Attorney General, Janet Reno, and others.”

Beth LaBreche, LaBreche

The Holmes Report, a highly regarded PR industry trade publication
“LaBreche has forced its way into the top Tier of the Twin Cities’ thriving public relations scene with a disciplined approach to communications and an ability to perform across disciplines.”

The Holmes Report, a highly regarded PR industry trade publication
“LaBreche is known for its client service orientation:  principals and practice leaders are involved in almost every account.”

3M Foundation
“By far, they have achieved the highest level of visibility and awareness for any of our foundation’s programs.”

Manufacturing Client
“They always have our best interests at heart.”

Manufacturing Client
“What do we like best about working with LaBreche? Everything.”

Terrie Wheeler, Professional Services Marketing, Inc.

Floyd Adelman, President, Inner Circle
“As a member of Inner Circle…I have seen her [Terrie’s] great ability in helping companies to look more strategically at their business plan and marketing programs. I also asked Terrie to give of her time to serve on the strategic long-range planning committee for Camp Courage to help create an organizational growth and marketing plan. Many of the staff and volunteers have thanked me several times for finding Terrie to head these initiatives.”

Ron Ousky, Founder and President, DivorceChoice.com
“DivorceChoice.com is an online resource for families in crisis containing information upon which to make life choices involving repairing or ending a marriage…One of the first things that Ms. Wheeler helped me do was to put together a very prestigious Advisory Board which has helped give my business a great deal of credibility. In fact, members of our advisory board include the past Chief Justice of the Minnesota State Supreme Court, the Dean of the St. Thomas School of Law, and many other high profile attorneys, therapists, and noted advocates of Alternative Dispute Resolution.”

Esperanza Guerrero-Anderson, President and CEO, Milestone Growth Fund
“We are pleased to inform you that Milestone…will present you with the “Milestone Outstanding Volunteer Award.” This is the first time in our fifteen year history that we confer this award. We want to recognize the outstanding marketing services you [Terrie] and your company have provided for us and our clients…We appreciate your services on the Development Committee and on the Public Relations and Marketing Committee. We strongly believe we are able to celebrate fifteen years of business because we have counted on your professional help and personal support.”