JANUARY FEATURED FEW
Name: Sarah Engdahl
Organization/Title: AVP, Controller at Stearns Bank
Length of time as a FEW Member: 4 years
Hometown: St. Cloud, Minn.
Family: Husband, Ryan; Kids, Ava and Bennett; Dog, Chase
What do you actually do at work? Financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, and all tasks that help us accomplish these things.
What was your first job? Babysitting for neighborhood kids and cashier at Scheels during high school
What is your biggest accomplishment? Having a successful career while also being an involved mom
Is your desk/office messy or organized? Organized (mostly)
Do you have or are you a mentor? I am very fortunate to have had many wonderful mentors. I continuously aspire to be a great mentor and help others achieve their goals.
Last book read? The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? It would definitely include chocolate!
What do you do for fun? I love spending time at the lake, recently started mountain biking, and am hoping to spend a lot of time cross-country skiing this winter. I also enjoy watching my kids in their sports and activities.
What did you want to be when you were a kid? Kindergarten teacher
What is your favorite way to waste time? Sitting around the campfire with family and friends
What is something you're obsessed with? Most recently, ice skating (not at all because of my skating skills)—I finally convinced my husband we should build a backyard rink and it has been a lot of fun!