Meet the Town Board Members

    Township Employees

  • Dennis Brown – Road Supervisor/Snowplow Operator

  • Dave Schwartwoudt – Roadgrader Operator


    Township Consultants

  • John Ophaug – Attorney

  • WSB and Associates- Recently retained Engineering consulting group



Kathleen Doran-Norton
Kathleen Doran-Norton was elected as supervisor in 2006 and has lived in Bridgewater Township for 10 years.

Doran-Norton works at Midwest of Cannon Falls as Senior Inventory Manager. Prior to this, she worked in manufacturing, publishing, higher education, public policy research, and social services. She currently serves on the board of EPIC Enterprises and has served as a board member of the League of Women Voters and the Northfield Arts Guild.

Kathleen is married to Alan Norton. They have two children – Michael and Elizabeth.

Leif Knecht
Leif Knecht has served as a Supervisor on the Bridgewater Township Board since 1998. He grew up in Northfield and is a 1969 graduate of Northfield High School and a 1973 graduate of St. Olaf College. Knecht has been a long time member of the Northfield Lions Club, taught church Sunday School for the mentally handicapped for five years and is an avid canoeist and fisherman.

Knecht has been a self-employed small businessowner for 36 years and operates Knecht's Nurseries & Landscaping with his wife, Debora. A primary interest for Knecht is enhancing the quality of life for residents of Bridgewater Towwnship and the greater Northfield area, while supporting efforts to promote job creation and economic vitality.

Knecht also is the author of a weekly newspaper column in the Northfield News.

Glen Castore
Glen Castor was elected as supervisor of Bridgewater Township in March 2008.

Brad Pfanning
Brad Pfanning was elected as treasurer of Bridgewater Township in March 2008.

Pam Peterson
Pam Peterson was elected as clerk of Bridgewater Township in March 2008.