MEET SHAYNNA GRUND

I thought I would use this opportunity to officially introduce myself to the Temple family. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Shaynna Grund. My parents are Bill Grund and Lyanna (Kroloff) Lindgren. I grew up in Windsor Heights and graduated from Roosevelt High School. I went to college at the University of Northern Iowa where I received a degree in Marketing. During and after college, I was an Executive Assistant at Engman Camp Shalom and taught at Beit Sefer Shalom. Before coming to TBJ, I worked in mortgage servicing for 13 years. I currently live in Beaverdale with my partner, Dave, my daughter, Evie, our dog, and two cats. I like to spend my free time with my family and pets, traveling, learning new things, baking, playing puzzle games, and crafting.

My family has been Temple members since 1929 and have been involved as far back as I can remember. TBJ has been a second home to me my entire life, between both my parents’ activities and mine. Evie and I are thrilled to continue the family tradition of Temple membership. The Temple activities I remember most from growing up are the Food Fair, Hanukkah Happening,
GUCI, participating in Youth Group events and attending Youth Group Shabbatons. I have already received several requests to bring back Food Fair, so please know, this is on the list! I am also in the process of getting something started with Youth Group, more information to follow soon.

My main goal as the Director of Programming and Communications is to reinvigorate life and community at TBJ. One aspect of this is to make our communication better. Not only do I want to improve how the Temple delivers information to you, but I also want to know what you think can be done to make the Temple better – whether it be communication, programming, or worship. I will make sure your suggestions are heard by the Temple Staff and Board Members. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything else I can do for you.

Thank you,

Shaynna Grund
programming@tbjdsm.org