Kevin Chapdelaine - president

An avid recreational boater and fisherman for 40+ years, Kevin currently lives on the riverbank of the main navigational channel of the Mississippi River in Pool 2. He served on the Newport Planning Commission from 1993-1998, Newport City Council from 1999-2001 and as Mayor of Newport from 2001-2008. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of Newport Citizens Organization. A pipe-fitter by trade, Kevin was employed by the City of St. Paul Fire Marshal's Office as a fire/mechanical inspector from 2001-2010. He recently retired from the St. Paul Department of Inspections.