Meet Minnesota’s Senior Directors!

Behind every good company are great leaders. We’d like to take a moment to introduce you to Dungarvin Minnesota’s two fearless senior directors, Karin Stockwell and Nat Graf.

A Little About Karin Stockwell

Karin Stockwell, MN Senior Director

When did you start with Dungarvin and what has been your career path?
I was hired in 1982 as a program director for outstate and worked in the metro for three years. I was a director for three years before being promoted to Senior Director.

Where were you born?
Billings, MT

Where did you attend college?
I went to St. Olaf in Northfield, MN

How has your career created value in your life?
I have met and made life long friends through this industry. We can talk and understand each other’s work through our familiar experiences.

Do you have children?
I have three children; a stepdaughter who is 37, a stepson who is 26, and a 3-year old son.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Travel! I love to go to Mexico every year. I also love to travel the globe; I have been to Greece, China, Ireland, and India.

How would you describe the kitchen/back yard aspect of your working relationship with Nat Graf?
Our organization has become so large, we have to divide and conquer the workload. It can get confusing to have to seek both senior director opinions on every subject. We try to avoid too many “cooks” in the kitchen. Having everyone’s opinion does not always benefit the discussion or efficiency of the process. So, we have called our areas of focus the “kitchen” or “backyard.” We consult when needed; but, for the most part, you want the backyard and house to be kept up and not lose one for the sake of the other. It really has nothing to do with our real skills in the kitchen or backyard.

A Little About Nat Graf

Nat Graf, MN Senior Director

When did you start with Dungarvin and what has been your career path?
I was hired as a director in March 2007 and promoted in 2009 to senior director.

Where were you born?
St. Paul, MN

Where did you attend college?
I went to UW Stout and finished my degree at Metro state with an Individual Degree in Human Services and Business. I went to St. Thomas and began my masters in business communications; getting my masters is still a goal.

How has your career created value in your life?
My career in the field I work in has been rewarding. I can influence others lives. I take pride in it – it matters. If I can make someone else’s life better, that is what it is all about – employees and people served. There have been lots of life lessons.

Do you have children?
One son, stepdaughter and stepson – all in their 30s.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to: golf, be outside, garden, spend time at my lake cabin, and spend time with grandchildren. I have three granddaughters who are eight, six and three years old.

How would you describe the kitchen/back yard aspect of your working relationship Karin Stockwell?
We have a unique way to divide our duties; it covers our natural interests and talents. What falls into the kitchen Karin answers to and the back yard is mine.