Los Amigos is a faith-based organization dedicated to supporting programs that improve and transform the lives of the poor of Chimbote, Peru.

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Los Amigos Board of Directors

The Los Amigos Board of Directors provides oversight and support for the programs and services benefiting the poor of Chimbote, Peru. Los Amigos serves as the central coordinating body between the organizations, parishes, and individuals who help the people of Chimbote. 

Members of the board come from all parts of the United States and Peru. Each has visited Chimbote and commits time, energy, and money to Los Amigos programs and services. None receive any compensation. For more information, contact Los Amigos Executive Director, Susan Trnka, at (701) 540-7242.

Los Amigos Board Officers

Ron Stensgard, President
Horace, ND

Mark Christenson, Vice President
Grand Forks, ND

Scott Sanders, Treasurer
St. Louis Park, MN

Earl Milbrath, Secretary
Chanhassen, MN

Directors—North Dakota 
Fr. Al Bitz
Lucho Espejo, MD
Wayne Sanders

Directors—Minnesota 
Mark Pominville
Mike Sullivan

Directors—Florida
Hector Bosse

Directors—Chimbote, Peru
Fr. Jack Davis
Sr. Peggy Byrne
Rafael Tamariz

Staff
Susan Trnka, Executive Director, Fargo, ND
Charles Ashou, Volunteer Coordinator in Chimbote