The contributions of the staff at Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie should never be underestimated.  Time and time again, they go above and beyond the call of duty.  It’s their dedication that allows our attorneys to focus almost entirely on serving clients’ needs.

Barbara Becker
Legal Administrative Assistant
bbecker@aoblaw.com

Barbara Becker has been a Legal Administrative Assistant at Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie since 2001. She provides invaluable services to Rich Ostlund and Shannon Awsumb.

When Barb finds free time she enjoys spending it with her family, which includes her husband and two daughters, watching her daughters’ sporting events and Minnesota Twins baseball.

Julie Blakeley
Legal Administrative Assistant
jblakeley@aoblaw.com

Julie Blakeley chuckles when asked how long she has worked for Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie. “Since the dawn of time” she says, well really since 1986, but who is keeping track. Having such experience allows her to keep up with the people that she assists on a daily basis; Norm Baer, Kristin Rowell, Karen Davis and Rebecca Vaughn.

When Julie is not working, she remains busy. Her family, which includes her husband, two children and the family dog, keeps her on her toes with all their activities. When she can find time to herself, Julie enjoys tending to her famous rose garden and participating in activities of the Twin Cities Rose Club.

Denise Simon
Legal Administrative Assistant
dsimon@aoblaw.com

Denise Simon joined Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie in 2007.  She provides assistance to Vince Louwagie, Cory Olson and Phil Kaplan.

Deanna Stower
Legal Administrative Assistant
dstower@aoblaw.com

Deanna Stower has been a Legal Administrative Assistant at Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie since 2002.  She provides assistance to Steven Pincus, Randy Gullickson, and Steven Kerbaugh.

Wanda Weberg
Legal Administrative Assistant
wweberg@aoblaw.com

Wanda Weberg joined Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie in August 2012, bringing with her 27 years of experience in the legal field. She provides assistance to Mary Knoblauch and Courtland Merrill.

Wanda's hobbies include reading, designing jewelry, knitting, papermaking, creating greeting cards and baking.

Laura Wilhelm
Legal Administrative Assistant
lwilhelm@aoblaw.com

Laura Wilhelm joined the firm in 1990.  She currently provides assistance to Joseph Anthony, Aaron Hartman, and Dan Hall. Laura earned her Legal Secretary Certificate from St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute.

Laura is a married mother of six. She often volunteers her time at school functions that involve her children. In her spare time, Laura enjoys attending her children’s sporting events, reading and camping.

Geri Wilkie
Legal Administrative Assistant
gwilkie@aoblaw.com

Geri Wilkie joined Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie in 2001. She provides assistance to Janel Dressen, Steven Phillips, and Brooke Anthony.

Geri stays busy away from work keeping up with her beautiful, energetic daughter. Geri volunteers her time helping with her daughter’s school activities. When she has some free time, Geri enjoys biking, yard work and lounging on her deck.

Mary Rossi
Receptionist/Client Service Specialist
mrossi@aoblaw.com

Mary brings thirty years of receptionist/client service experience to Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie. She also has many years experience in sales, corporate event planning, fund raising and marketing.

Mary enjoys doing volunteer work for Apple Valley High School, (fund raising for) The Junior Statesmen Foundation, The Turners Syndrome Society, American Heart Association and the Red Cross and her family church. When away from the office, Mary enjoys spending time with her family.  Her favorite hobbies include cooking and painting.  Mary and her husband Rich, love to travel.

In 1995 Mary was named Rochester Minnesota’s Outstanding Junior Achievement Volunteer of the Year. Junior Achievement Volunteers educate youth on business, economics and organizations which helps children to value free enterprise through educational programs.

Sam Brown
Case Assistant
sbrown@aoblaw.com

Sam Brown joined Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie in August 2008. Sam is a graduate of Hamline University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Legal Studies with Paralegal Certification, and a minor in Philosophy.

Brittney C. Schroers
Case Assistant
bschroers@aoblaw.com

Brittney Schroers joined Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie in July 2012. Brittney graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Psychology, minor in Sociology of Law, Criminology and Deviance. She is currently attending Hamiline University for her Paralegal Certification.