Raymond Caruso
President
“I am married and we have a 20-year-old daughter who attends the University of Minnesota. I started with K-BID in 2003. I have a background in multi-unit retail management and IT.”
Carrie Brooke (Soderholm) Caruso
Affiliate Newsletter Editor
“I'm married to the boss. We live on our family farm in Independence, MN, with our 20-yr-old daughter, and two 5-yr-old shihtzu/poodles. At K-BID, I work on an as-needed basis. I handle the Affiliate Newsletter, attend Staff Meetings, & help with special projects. My education & background is in Journalism, Marketing, and Print & Production. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, entertaining, arranging flower bouquets, vegetable gardening, going to the gym, & a Mom's Book Club that I attend. Most of all, I enjoy time with family.”
Becky Farniok
Executive Vice President
“I have four adult children and live in Delano with my husband and daughter. My educational background is in financial and systems analysis and I began working for K-BID in 2003. I’m a true golden gopher football fan. I enjoy travelling, coaching Special Olympics and reading murder mysteries --- my favorite thing to do is spend time with family and friends."
Chris Schwartz
Director of Marketing
“I grew up on a farm near Plato, MN and attended the University of MN Duluth (Go Dogs). My wife and I live in St. Paul and enjoy being outdoors, grilling, golfing and cooking. I have been with K-BID since 2010 and still enjoy searching through the auctions whenever I get a chance.”
Tom Godar
Technology Manager
“I grew up in Costa Rica and speak Spanish fluently. I enjoy playing the guitar, reading, hiking, photography, and playing or watching basketball.”
Sally Dames
Affiliate Training & Development
“My background is Training and Development and I enjoy all walks of life. I believe what goes around comes around. I grew up on Lake Minnetonka and enjoy all the pleasures that water can bring. Skiing, boating, swimming kayaking and everything else! I have spent half of my life in Vermont raising two wonderful girls. I look forward to working with K-BID bidders, buyers and supporting the team!"