We look forward to hearing from you! Please feel free to reach out to us using the email address below or to one of our Board Members directly.
Bird Island – Olivia Community Foundation
PO BOX 7
Olivia, MN 5627
biolegacy01@gmail.com
Bird Island – Olivia Community Foundation was previously known as the BIO Legacy Foundation. The Bird Island – Olivia Community Foundation is an Affiliate of the Southwest Initiative Foundation.
Current Board Members
We are looking for more awesome people to join our board and help us make a difference in Olivia and Bird Island! If you are interested or know someone who is, please reach out to a current Board Member or email us at biolegacy01@gmail.com
Holly Garberich – President
Holly Garberich is Co-Owner and Head of People at Rural Computer Consultants in Bird Island, MN. She lives in Olivia, MN with her husband and three kids. Her hobbies include singing at church, reading, playing piano, and binge watching quality TV. Holly was born and raised in the area and has a passion to see the community continue to thrive and succeed! She has been on the BIO Legacy Board for almost 10 years now, and President of the Board for 2 years.
Dawn Mertens – Vice President
Kelly Youngkrantz – Treasurer
Kelly Youngkrantz joined BIO Legacy after becoming interested in how the organization gives back to nonprofits. She grew up in the area and loves the small town environment. Kelly has been employed with Saunders Mertens Schmitz since 2018 and looks forward to furthering her career and community involvement.
Olivia Tersteeg – Secretary
Olivia Tersteeg, is a Credit Analyst at FM BANK. She is originally from Iowa, but met her husband, Austin Tersteeg, in college. Olivia grew up a family farm in Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University with a double major in Agricultural Business and Finance. Olivia’s hobbies include taking care of her cow calf herd, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Kayla Hirschman
Kayla is a Personal Banker at Frandsen Bank & Trust in Bird Island. She lives south of Bird Island with her Husband Robert and 2 sons, Harper (12) and Max (10). She enjoys reading, lake days, and just being outside. She grew up In Bird Island and looks forward to helping our community grow and thrive.
Kassi Einerson
Kassi is a Software Support Specialist for Rural Computer Consultants in Bird Island, MN. She lives in Olivia, MN with her husband, daughter, and soon to be second daughter (January 2026). Her hobbies include fishing, hunting, and just enjoying the outdoors. Kassi was born and raised in Olivia, MN and is excited to be a part of such a great foundation for our community!
Jessica Aaseth
Jessica Aaseth serves as the Community Education Director at BOLD Public Schools and is also the Head Varsity Softball Coach. Originally from Michigan, she met her husband, Ben, while they were both living in North Dakota, where she spent ten years before relocating to Ben’s hometown in 2022. The Aaseth family now resides in Olivia with their son, Walker (8). Outside of work, Jessica enjoys softball, golf, pickleball, board games, DIY projects, and watching a variety of sports. Go Bold Warriors!!!!