CHERYL GAEBEL

Joined Tonka United: 2018

Registrar

Cheryl Gaebel keeps Tonka United’s registration and player records running smoothly with a detail-driven, service-first approach. Originally from Braddock, North Dakota, and now based in Eden Prairie, Cheryl brings two decades of software engineering experience to the club—pairing technical rigor with a deep understanding of families’ needs. Cheryl previously served as a team manager from U11 through U18 for her daughter’s teams, giving her a 360° view of our programs from the sideline to the front office.

Professional Experience

• Software Engineer, MTS Systems Corp (20 years)

Education

• B.S., Computer Science — North Dakota State University

Family: Married to Jim Gaebel (37 years). Children: Shawn (son), Kelly (daughter). Daughter-in-law: Maleah.

Fun Fact: Her high school graduating class had just 12 students.