Paul Meunier
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy fishing, golf, woodworking, sports, and making my daughter laugh. I also enjoy volunteering time by serving on various boards.
What about your family?
I am the youngest of four children. My father was a salesman and my mother was a secretary. My oldest brother died when I was 19.
Where did you go to school?
I went to St. Anne’s grade school and North Branch High School. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s degree from St. Mary’s University.
What type of work do you do?
I worked in the health care for 14 years as a Psychologist. Two years ago I obtained my Realtor’s license to have a flexible schedule based on the health care needs within our family.
What's the best thing in your life?
Without a doubt it’s my wife and daughter. I have a great wife; she’s smart, dedicated, supportive, and a friend. My daughter has a great sense of humor; she’s smart, cute and loves to fish and watch baseball with her dad.
Community Involvement - Member of the Ham Lake Lions
- Member of the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council
- Member of the Community Pride Bank Citizen Advisory Board
- Member of the Metro North Chamber of Commerce
- Volunteer at the Ham Lake Senior Center
- Vice President of the Minnesota Youth Intervention Program Association
- Board member of the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
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Lisa Meunier
What is the best thing about your life right now?
The best part of my life is my support network, especially as it relates to Hannah’s health. It starts with Paul, who is at the center. My mom is amazing, my brothers always ask how they can help and my extended family's presence is always known. I have friends that I would do anything for and who would do anything for me. I am fortunate to have a wonderful job at Wells Fargo with a large network of current and past management, team members and friends who have supported our family through the last 4 years of Hannah’s health issues. I feel like the customers in the Verizon© commercials!
What’s the hardest thing about being a mom?
Having to tell Hannah that she needs some kind of medical intervention that I know will hurt or be uncomfortable or that she needs to miss an event because of a medical appointment. Serious medical issues or disabilities are heart-breaking to experience when they are imposed on your child.
What’s the best thing about being a mom?
The “unfiltered” opinions, questions and unique logic of a pre-teen.
What is your passion?
Besides Hannah, it's animals. I'm the one you see pulling over to help a turtle cross the road in the spring. My "no kill" policy includes bugs, spiders, mice, frogs etc. You name it, I'll save it!
What is your full-time job?
I manage technical consultants in a project management area within Wells Fargo. Paul says I "organize organized people."
What do you do to relax?
Paul would say that I don’t know how to relax, but grooming Hannah's horse, quilting, baking and enjoying the wildlife in our yard are things I find relaxing.
What is it like being married to Paul?
Paul and I often describe our marriage as a partnership – we take a team approach to everything and have a tremendous amount of respect for each other. We compliment each other's skills, especially when it comes to Hannah's medical issues. He is the front-man when we need the smoother approach to issue resolution. He is easy-going, handy, objective and an amazing father.
What do you think about Paul running for State Senate?
I think it's phenomenal and I support him 100%! Paul has a passion for making life better for everyone and I applaud him for that. It's exciting to see him on a bigger mission than in his past political journey where he can be more impactful. I want him to succeed because he will make a difference. I'm very proud of his compassion and dedication.
Hannah Meunier
What do you like best about school?
I like to see my old teachers every day and I like to write stories about horseback riding.
What are your favorite things to do at home?
Wrestle with my dad and play computer games. I also like to read The Harry Potter books.
What are your hobbies?
In winter, I like to make snowmen and have snowball fights with my dad. I like to compete in horse shows. And I like to go fishing and go to the cabin.
Do you have any pets?
Sugar is a sweet cat, is a big PEST and has a jungle pouch. I also have a horse named J.R. (short for just right) Chester is a nice cat and Wanda is a nice goldfish.
What is your favorite TV show?
SpongeBob SquarePants
What’s the best thing about being 10?
I get spoiled!
Is there anything else you’d like people to know about you?
I care about animals. I love my mom.