Meet Our Team
Founders
At the age of 12 and 13, Robbie and Brittany Bergquist heard the story of a soldier returning from Iraq with a near $8,000 phone bill. They couldn’t believe that a man serving his country was not able to call his family for free. They decided to do something about it.
With just $21 and some help from their parents, Cell Phones For Soldiers was born. Now over 20 years later, Cell Phones For Soldiers remains a family run non-profit organization with a commitment to serving those who serve our country.
Robbie Bergquist
Founder and Director
Rob Bergquist is Director & Co-Founder of Cell Phones for Soldiers. Founding with his sister Brittany at a…
Brittany Bergquist
Founder
As a small child, Brittany Bergquist was not your average kid. A child of two public educators, Bergquist’s ph…
Team
Our passionate team at Cell Phones for Soldiers is dedicated to supporting military families. We work together to coordinate phone donations, manage programs, and connect with supporters to make a positive impact on the lives of veterans and active-duty service members.
Courtney Bergquist
Veteran Mobile Program Director
As the eldest of the Bergquist children, Courtney has proudly witnessed her siblings and parents serve active-…
Ryan Hellerstedt
Chief Operating Officer
Ryan is a retired 25 year Army veteran, father of six and grandfather of four. Recognizing the needs of vete…
Dan Minton
IT Director
Manage and direct all IT activities in support of Cell Phones For Soldiers. Experience: 25+ years as an IT Pr…
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of experienced professionals, passionate advocates, and military veterans who provide invaluable guidance and oversight to our organization. Their expertise helps us navigate challenges and seize opportunities to further our mission.
Robert M. Bergquist
President and voting member since 2004
Gail E. Bergquist
Director and voting member since 2004
Donald G. Bennett
Independent voting member since 2009
Angie Kenworthy
Independant voting member since 2009
Lt. Col. David Hencke (Retired)
Independent voting member since 2015
Michael Preis
Independent voting member since 2015
