Susan Ugstad returned to her home state of Minnesota in 2001 from New Hampshire where she and her husband lived for 21 years after their graduation from the U of M-Duluth.  Su’s professional experiences include areas of Procurement and Materials Management, Production Scheduling and Planning, Documentation, Customer Service, and most recently the Real Estate industry.  Juggling the challenges of a full time job, raising two children and owning/managing two rental properties while in New England, Su found time to tap her creative and artistic talents in small ways such as elaborate themed birthday parties for her children, an annual Halloween Haunted House for area children, and an original Murder Mystery game created for an adult audience.  Su discovered her niche’ for transforming nondescript objects into real-life structures and effects, and the thrill of creating a theatrical pretense to the visual/audio work.  

Su and her husband Bob have owned and operated Balsam Bay Resort on Big Sand Lake in Remer, Minnesota since 2002.  With her children grown and the flexibility of a seasonal business, Su is striving to fulfill her desire to give something back to the community.  She is a Board member of The Congress of Minnesota Resorts organization, an active member of the Remer Chamber of Commerce, treasurer on the Remer Township Board, and is involved in other community groups dedicated to Remer’s economic viability and sustainability.  Su views her recent collaborations with artist/playwright Therese Kunz, including the formulation of the Ever Lovin’ Sisters Theatre Company as new, exciting venues in which to provide community enrichment and opportunity.

                     Pictures of some past projects.