Mark and his family first moved to Demar Avenue in Shoreview in 1976. His four children attended first Island Lake, and then Snail Lake Elementary Schools, and then Chippewa Middle School, all graduating from Moundsview High School. Mark practiced litigation law in the Twin Cities for nearly 45 years, serving also as a mediator and arbitrator. He took an active role in Moundsview School District elections and bond issues, and served as Chair of the original Board of the 621 Educational Foundation. He coached many of his kids’ soccer teams and chaired the founding Troop Committee of Scout Troop 625, at Peace Church. In his free time he enjoys hiking, golf, trout fishing, reading and travel.

Neil Cavanaugh is a recovering corporate attorney who has lived in Shoreview for almost 9 years. He enjoys biking his children to school, stores, and summer camp along Shoreview's wonderful network of trails. 

Sunny moved to Shoreview when she was 8. She’s always enjoyed helping others and finds community volunteering as a great way to express that. She was once a student rep on the Shoreview Human Rights Commission. She also enjoys volunteering with community ambassador programs such as Rice Street Royalty and St. Paul Winter Carnival. Sunny graduated early with her Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Her hobbies include cooking, baking, figure skating, learning sewing, and playing video games. 

John is a member of the Shoreview City Council and served for 6 years on the Shoreview Planning Commission. He represented Shoreview and 10 other cities as a member of the Metropolitan Council. John works as the Vice President for Operations and Equity at Trellis, a nonprofit that optimizes wellness for people as they age. He is married to his high school sweetheart and has 2 grown kids who graduated from Oak Hill Montessori and Mounds View High School. 

Jack is a freshman at St. Paul Academy. He has lived in Shoreview since he was born. He enjoys academics, including math, physics, and debate. Aside from academics, some of his hobbies are fencing, tennis, and playing the viola. He enjoys aiding the community because he believes the community is a welcoming and nurturing community from which everyone can learn and grow.

David moved to Shoreview in 2023 after getting married to his wife Haylee but grew up just a few minutes south in Roseville. David currently works at a law firm as a Pro Bono Specialist, where he supports pro bono work across the country and increases access to the justice system in our community. David received his undergraduate degree in Music and Theater at St. Olaf College and holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs. In his free time, David gardens, plays with his cats, and plays Dungeons and Dragons!

Elinor has lived in Shoreview for 43 years.  She graduated from the University of Denver with a BA in Political Science and received her Masters of International Management degree from St. Thomas University.  Her career consisted of helping medical start up companies pursue international distribution, both as an independent contractor and for various companies. She has served on the Board of Lakeshore Players Theatre, is Past President of the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary Club, serves on the Solid Ground Action Team of Incarnation Church, is a Country Officer of North Star Youth Exchange. Enjoys pickleball, travel, singing, genealogy, volunteering, and spending time with family.  She wouldn’t want to live anywhere but Shoreview.