Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association:
supporting the people, places and artistic cultural hub within and around this vibrant, welcoming and creative community

HOLLAND NEIGHBORHOOD: the heart of northeast Minneapolis

Looking for a way to support your neighborhood?

HNIA offers a variety of volunteer opportunities — from events to outreach and more.

Meet the Board

  • Chaz Mayo

    Resident since: 2023
    About Chez: Interested in theater, vintage belt buckle collecting, walking his small dog
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: Marty's Deli
    Favorite Holland Activity: The "Giraffe House" on 5th St

  • Jill Zimmerman

    Resident since: 2018
    About Jill: Hobbies: Biking, hiking, playing music Work: Video editing and motion graphics
    Favorite Holland Activity: See what's growing at the community garden

  • Margie Siegel

    Resident since: 1999
    About Margie: Work in nonprofit management and Iyengar yoga student
    Favorite Holland Restaurants: Marty's and Dutch Bar
    Favorite Holland Activity: Walking the dog; getting a breakfast sammie at Marty's

  • Jake Bertram

    Resident since: 2022
    About Jake: Mechanical engineer in HVAC industry, interested in home improvement projects, walking our dog Margot, tennis & pickleball, homebrewing, Packers football
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: Hai Hai, Charrito Lindo
    Favorite Holland Activity: Going for a walk and getting a scoop (or two) at Dream or DQ

  • Gary Suber

    Resident since: 2011
    About Gary: Interested in birdwatching, gardening, reading
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: I have a world of choices outside my front door

  • Nate Johnson

    Resident since: 2018
    About Nate: Works as data analyst in market reserach, enjoys hiking, disc golfing, gardening, and slacklining
    Favorite Holland Restaurants: El Taco Riendo
    Favorite Holland Activity: Going to the parks with my family

  • Ashley Koudou

    Resident Since: 2022
    About Ashley: Graphic Designer, Illustrator, started her own creative business at 25 (shout out to Mango Day), terrible at archery but great at remembering lines from SpongeBob.   
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: It's technically a cafe but Carma Coffee
    Favorite Holland Activity: Walking around the neighborhood

  • Darren Bouton

    Resident Since: 1982 with a couple breaks
    About: Lived in the 55418 ZIP Code for 37 out of 42 years. How things have changed but are still the same it still like living in a small town in the middle of the city.
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: El Taco Riendo
    Favorite Holland Activity: The arts and shopping on central Ave.

  • Christopher Herner

    Resident Since: 2016
    About: I like to paint and then back light it, I call it Space Telescope-ing because i'm a nerd. I also write, cook, and like singing on jazz night.
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: El Taco Riendo
    Favorite Holland Activity: Riding the bicycle to Boom Island and relaxing to music