PCs for People

Leadership

Andrew Elofson - Founder

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Phone: 507-304-4291

Andrew Elofson, the founder of PCs for People, has worked as a licensed social worker for Blue Earth County for over 20 years. In this time, Andrew has developed an expertise in the areas of Youth Development, Child Mental Health, Adult Mental Health, and is currently working with single adults and families who are homeless. Andrew utilizes his efforts as a social worker to help distribute computers to those most in need. Andrew has a Masters degree in Education and lives in Saint Peter, MN with his four children. In 1998, Blue Earth County gave Andrew the first computer to be donated. After 4 months, 30 more computers were donated and Andrew knew he needed help to grow the program. He obtained a county-owned house, developed relationships throughout the community, found a group of interested high school students and established PCs for People. Since that time, PCs For People has donated thousands of computers to those who would not otherwise have the opportunity to easily access technology and actually own a computer.

Casey Sorensen - Executive Director

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Phone: 612-567-8435

Casey Sorensen is the Executive Director of PCs for People. He graduated from Minnesota State University Mankato with a degree in Computer Information Systems. While he attended MSU, Casey volunteered for a small county run program called PCs for People. After college Casey worked as a Technology Consultant with Deloitte Consulting. Casey enjoyed the travel and challenges of the work, but decided he was ready for a career change. Casey reconnected with Andrew Elofson and they decided to formalize and expand the PCs for People program. In 2008 Casey incorporated and established PCs for People as a 501(c)3 non-profit and opened up the corporate headquarters in St. Paul, MN. PCs for People has since grown to distribute thousands of computers each year to families in need.

Dr. Carol Milner - Board of Directors: Secretary

Dr. Carol Milner is a retired professor from Minnesota State University. Dr. Milner is a graduate from University of North Dakota and has written numerous articles in the area of Special Education. Her interests include technology, education and the digital divide that is present in the world today.

Sam Drong - Board of Directors: Treasurer

Sam Drong graduated from Luther College in 2004 with a degree in Management Information Systems. He is currently the Marketing and Information Technology Coordinator for the Minnesota Electrical Association (MEA). His time spent with MEA has given him an understanding of how non-profit businesses function and the unique challenges they face both technologically and financially. Sam began volunteering with PCs for People in the summer of 2008 and continues to volunteer on weekly basis.

John Burns - Board of Directors: Vice Chairman

John Burns is currently a professor at South Central Community College in North Mankato, MN. John specializes in computer security, networking, hardware and software. John is a volunteer consultant for Mankato’s Habitat for Humanity branch and other agencies in the area. John currently lives in Mankato with his daughter.

Jeffery Kannas - Board of Directors

Jeffery Kannas is a Director in the Manufacturing Practice at Deloitte Cosulting. Jeffery has spent more that 12 years leading global large scale ERP implementations and has over 17 years Manufacturing Industry expertise. Beyond developing quality solutions that drive value for his clients Jeffery is a family man interested in helping his community by serving on PCs for People's board.