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Carrie Cox, industry veteran, to serve as independent Chairman of the Board of Directors of new company Monish Patolawala appointed 3M President and Chief Financial Officer, an expansion of his current leadership role (St Paul, MN) — Aug. 22, 2023  — 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the appointment of Bryan C. Hanson as Chief Executive Officer of the independent health care company when it is spun off from 3M. Hanson

(St Paul, MN) — August 23rd, 2023 —  Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Natalie Hudson as Minnesota’s next Supreme Court Chief Justice. She is the first African American person to hold the position, which she will assume on Oct. 2. Justice Hudson has served on the Minnesota Supreme Court since November 2015. Previously, she was a member of the Court of Appeals from 2002 until her appointment to

(Owatonna, MN) —  Aug. 03, 2023  — High Bar Brands has hired three new territory managers, each of whom have extensive sales experience. David Coyle, Matthew Hull, and Garry Fournier are joining the growing company as the Northwest, Southwest, and Western Canada TM, respectively. “I’m excited to work for the supplier of the products I’ve sold to customers for the past 10-plus years,” Hull said. Hull has a wealth of

  CRMIT’s commitment to customer success, combined with their innovative solutions, presents an exciting opportunity for growth & transformation. I look forward to working closely with CRMIT team.” — Kevin Flynn (Minneapolis, MN) — July 31, 2023 — CRMIT Solutions, a global leader in customer 360 and digital transformation solutions, today announced the appointment of Kevin Flynn as a strategic revenue advisor. Kevin Flynn comes with an impressive track record,

  (Glenwood, MN) — July 31, 2023  — Celebrated Artist and Community Leader, Debra Lee Fader has collaborated with Jack Canfield and a distinguished group of professionals from across the globe to co-author the highly acclaimed book, The Keys to Authenticity. Published by CelebrityPress® LLC, the book was officially released on July 13, 2023. The day of its release, The Keys to Authenticity swiftly climbed the ranks of the Amazon

    (ST. PAUL, MN) — July 25th, 2023 – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Judge Keala Ede and Jon Schmidt to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Ede and Schmidt will fill the vacancies that will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly and the Honorable Lucinda E. Jesson, who both served in an at-large capacity.    Ede will

  Bursch Travel Appoints Mike Davidson, President   (Alexandria, MN) —  Bursch Travel is excited to have Davidson join the team, bringing his vast knowledge and expertise in the travel industry to Bursch Travel. Bursch Travel announced that Mike Davidson has been appointed new President of the company. An experienced leader in travel, Davidson succeeded Lee Hurd as President and assumed responsibilities on May 1, 2023.  After 35 years with Bursch Travel,

Paulus to retire after a storied career in health care (Eagan, MN) —  July 3, 2023 — Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime), a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) serving nearly 38 million members nationally, today announced that Mostafa Kamal will succeed Ken Paulus as President and CEO of Prime Therapeutics. Kamal currently serves as president of Prime Therapeutics, and the CEO of Magellan Rx, a Prime Therapeutics company. His new role elevates him to include

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  June 20, 2023 — Icario, the healthcare industry’s largest health action company, today named Julia Zhang chief technology officer, reporting to chief executive officer Marc Willard. Zhang, who was most recently vice president of engineering at Teladoc Health, will help shape Icario’s future as leader of the company’s technology, product development, and data analytics functions. “I have had the opportunity to collaborate closely with Julia over

    MEA presents Daniel Sullivan of NiSource, Inc. & Chad Tameling of SET Environmental, Inc with awards for their service to the energy industry. (Bloomington, MN) — June 20, 2023  — MEA Energy Association (MEA) is honored to induct Daniel Sullivan, principal – environmental remediation, of NiSource, Inc., and Chad Tameling, executive VP for SET Environmental, Inc. into the MEA Hall of Fame for their service to the energy

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  June 16, 2023 — Game Day Technologies powered by Atomic Data is excited to announce the appointment of Morgan Kennedy as chief growth and experience officer. In this newly created client-facing role, Morgan is dedicated to establishing enduring relationships between brands, venues and audiences to drive growth through the power of technology. Her core accountability is helping clients elevate the audience experience to deliver sustained profitable

(Lake Elmo, MN) —  June 07, 2023 — Barbara J. Bowers, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita and Founding Director of the Center for Aging Research and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, has been appointed a Senior Advisor for Pathway Health. “We are pleased to have established a relationship with Dr. Bowers. Her interest in improving the work-life quality for health care staff has driven her to

  (Bloomington, MN) —  June 6, 2023  — ConvergeOne, the premier IP-enabled, solutions-led, customer experience company, announced that Amritesh (Amrit) Chaudhuri, former EVP and CMO at 8×8, will join ConvergeOne as President, Products and Markets, effective today. Amrit is a proven technology executive with more than 20 years of experience in leading products, marketing and go-to-market strategy for world-class products and services. Prior to his role at 8×8, Amrit held executive positions at

  (Center City, MN) — May 19, 2023 — The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation—the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of substance use treatment, mental health care and related research, education and prevention services—has selected Arnie Stueber to be its next chief financial and administrative officer. Stueber, a certified public accountant with an MBA from Marquette University, has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare finance. For four years, he served as

(St. Paul, Mn) — May 4th, 2023  —The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Board of Directors has named Luke Fischer as the new executive director of the LMC, a statewide membership organization dedicated to promoting excellence in local government. He replaces Dave Unmacht, who previously announced he will retire this spring after eight years in the executive director role. Fischer will assume the position May 22. Fischer has served as

  To me, Jermaine embodies that part of our spiritual heritage we affirm in our Presbyterian ordination vows: energy, intelligence, imagination, and love.”  — Rev. Phil Romine     (St Paul, MN) —  April 27, 2023 — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is thrilled to honor Rev. Anthony Jermaine Ross-Allam (’12) as its inaugural Spirit of United alum award recipient. Established this year, the Spirit of United award

  (Maple Grove, MN) — April 27, 2023 — TopLine Financial Credit Union announces it has hired Jeremy Ebert as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.   Jeremy is an accomplished financial services executive with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He joins the TopLine family from Wings Financial Credit Union where he most recently held the position of Vice President – Treasurer, and prior as a

Long-Higgins is Executive Director United Church Home’s Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging     In the field of aging services, Beth has positioned the Parker Center, UCH, and herself as a trusted voice in ethical, faith-informed, and innovative thought leadership and program design.”   — Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel     (St Paul, MN) — April 25, 2023 — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is proud to

  (Minneapolis, MN) — April 14, 2023  — PetVivo Holdings, Inc. an emerging biomedical device company focused on the commercialization of innovative medical therapeutics for companion animals and animal athletes is pleased to announce that Spencer Breithaupt has joined the Company’s Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome Spencer to PetVivo’s Board of Directors” said John Lai, Chief Executive Officer of PetVivo Holdings, Inc. “Spencer brings a wealth of

(Maple Grove, MN)  — April 11, 2023 — Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) today announced that Becky Jansen, Associate Vice President of Technical Services was recognized as a 2023 Notable Woman in STEM by Twin Cities Business. The honorees were featured in the April/May issue of Twin Cities Business and online at TCBmag.com. Click here to view the complete article. Twin Cities Business recognized 16 women in STEM who are leaders and innovators in their field. The honorees represent a

(Minneapolis, MN) — April 6th, 2023 —  Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) is proud to announce that Pamela Cannon, JD, MA, Vice President & Chief People Officer at Meda, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW). GTCUW is a leading provider of community giving, committed to creating a thriving community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Ms. Cannon brings 20

  (Maple Grove, MN) —  April 05, 2023 — TopLine Financial Credit Union’s President and CEO, Tom Smith, was recently inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in Washington D.C. Smith received the honor during the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) annual Governmental Affairs Conference which was held the end of February, 2023. The Credit Union House Hall of Leaders provides lasting recognition for credit union leaders whose

(Minnetonka, MN) — April 3, 2023 — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ivy Chang is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Business Professional for her contributions to the field of Public Relations. Ms. Chang earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Minnesota in 1970. She began her career as an Editorial Assistant with Burlington Northern Inc. (now known as BNSF Railway Company). She accepted a position as Editor

  I am proud to assist in leading the MEA Board of Directors, along with their talented team, as we support the rapidly changing energy industry.”   — Jim Lorenz     (Bloomington, MN) —  March 28, 2023 — MEA Energy Association (MEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Lorenz as chair of the board and welcome all officers and directors to the 2023 MEA Board of Directors. On

Carnegie Mellon University vice provost Dr. Molly Wright Steenson, author, architectural historian and design professor, joins ASI as new leader (Minneapolis, MN) — March 22, 2023 — The American Swedish Institute is pleased to announce today that Dr. Molly Wright Steenson (she/her), Carnegie Mellon University vice provost for faculty, associate professor in the School of Design and the K&L Gates Associate Professor of Ethics and Computational Technology, will join the Minneapolis cultural center and museum as president and

CHS Names Sarah Bovim Vice President, Government Affair   (St Paul, MN) —  March 20, 2023 — CHS Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSCP), the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, today announced the appointment of Sarah Bovim as vice president, government affairs. Bovim brings over 17 years of experience to CHS, leading government affairs and public policy for Whirlpool Corporation and Albertsons Companies, one of the largest U.S. food and drug retailers. Before working in the

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  March 16, 2023  — Edge Marketing, Inc. (formerly Edge Legal Marketing and Accounting Edge Marketing), a Minneapolis-based public relations and marketing firm serving the needs of organizations in the legal and accounting industries, announces CEO Amy Juers, MBA, has published her first book: The Marketing Edge: A Sharper Way to Approach Building a Brand. The Marketing Edge offers actionable and practical tips on performing a SWOT

  (Owatonna, MN) — March 15, 2023 — High Bar Brands is proud to announce the addition of two new Territory Managers to its sales team: Doug Eitel and Ryan Fleischhacker. With a passion for sales and a dedication to providing customers with high-quality products, both Eitel and Fleischhacker are excited to join the High Bar Brands family. Eitel, the new Northern Territory Manager, will support Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, Andrea Allyn, M.B.A., L.A.T., make lists in Becker’s Spine Review (Alexandria, MN) — March 2023 – Heartland Orthopedic Specialists and its clinic and sportsmedicine director, Andrea Allyn, M.B.A., L.A.T., were recently recognized in the national industrypublication Becker’s Spine Review. Listed in two compilations of leaders in orthopedics, theregionally preferred practice was noted for its exemplary joint replacement service and Allyn’sleadership in sports medicine. Patients in need of

  (Minneapolis, MN) — March 07, 2023 — Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) has appointed Jennifer L. Vogel as chair of the board of directors, effective March 7, 2023. Vogel, former senior vice president, general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer of Continental Airlines, Inc., joined the board in October 2022. Vogel has extensive board governance and executive leadership experience. She has served on multiple public company boards, overseeing major transactions,

(St. Paul, MN) — March 1, 2023 – Neela Mollgaard, the current director of Launch Minnesota at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), has been appointed the agency’s new Executive Director of Small Business Development, DEED announced today. In her new position, Mollgaard will lead DEED initiatives to serve Minnesota’s small business sector, including entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses. This new position brings together four offices of DEED: 

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  Feb. 21, 2023  — Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. a medical technology company providing therapies for people with chronic disorders, announced that Brent Moen has communicated his intention to retire as Chief Financial Officer in 2023. “I would like to thank Brent for his important contributions to our organization during his tenure,” said Dan Reuvers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tactile Medical. “Brent was instrumental in

(Twin Cities, MN) — Feb. 27, 2023 —  Renee Alexander, longtime Minnesota State Fair deputy general manager, will be the new CEO of the Minnesota State Fair. The State Fair’s board of managers conducted a search over the past several months and announced today that Alexander will take over for retiring CEO Jerry Hammer. Alexander has more than 20 years of experience with the Great Minnesota Get-Together, including 13 years

(St Paul, MN) — Feb 16th, 2023–   Grace Arnold has been confirmed by the Minnesota Senate as Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Commerce, an agency which encompasses regulation, planning, programs and services involving more than 40 industry areas, including insurance, financial institutions and energy resources. “Commissioner Arnold has had great success in a range of initiatives, from advancing energy efficient homes and advocating for health insurance affordability to

  Steinberg to share inspiring comeback story of recovery (St Paul, MN) — February 16, 2023  — Sports agent Leigh Steinberg, who inspired the classic movie Jerry Maguire and whose famous clients include two-time MVP and NFL champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will deliver the 24th Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies commencement address on April 22. Steinberg will share his inspiring comeback story—from losing everything amid struggles with

  (Minneapolis, MN) — Feb. 15, 2023  — Agile Frameworks®, a leader in integrated field and lab management software for engineering services, and the leading provider of SaaS solutions to the construction materials testing (CMT) market in North America, today announced David A. Gagne as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, and his appointment to the Agile Frameworks Board of Directors. Over the last 15 years David has successfully

  Dr. Murad is already strengthening United’s profile in a world that beckons respect for the lived religion of others and envisions intercultural competence.”    — President Molly T. Marshall     (St Paul, MN) — February 9, 2023  — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities formally installed Dr. Munjed M. Murad on February 9th as the inaugural holder of the Johnson-Fry Endowed Chair in World Religions and Intercultural Studies.

  (Toronto and Minneapolis, MN) — Feb. 08, 2023  — Ceridian, a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, today announced the promotion of Steve Holdridge to President, Customer and Revenue Operations. In this new role, Holdridge will bring together the revenue and customer functions globally into one organization focused on driving revenue growth and a best-in-class customer experience with quantifiable value at every touchpoint. Holdridge’s appointment is part

  This association has a proud 135-year history and remains as relevant and important in the construction process and the creation of communities across our state as the day it was formed.”   — Greg Grazzini   (Minneapolis, MN) —  USA, February 10, 2023  — At its annual meeting in January, the Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) announced its 2023 board members and leadership who will all contribute to the organization’s vision

    Our team at IFC National Marketing is dedicated to helping agents and agencies increase their revenue by providing unparalleled support and the tools to ensure success.”    — Todd Villeneuve   (Coon Rapids, MN) — February 2, 2023 — NAILBA (National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies), the Voice of Independent Distribution (ID), has named Todd Villeneuve, managing partner of IFC National Marketing, as a recipient of its prestigious

CEO Shawn Boom Promoted to Executive Chairman (Bloomington, MN) — Jan. 24, 2023 — Vanco, the market’s leading provider of payment solutions to education and faith organizations, is pleased to announce two exciting changes in the company. CEO Shawn Boom will transition to Executive Chairman and enterprise software and payments expert Jim McGinnis will become Chief Executive Officer. “It is beyond rewarding and exciting to see our vision coupled with years of

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  Jan. 23, 2023  — Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) has appointed Gail Peterson, executive vice president of Global Marketing & Communications for Ecolab Inc., to its board of directors, effective January 20, 2023. “I am pleased to welcome Gail as our newest board member,” says David Siegel, Sun Country board chair. “She brings a wealth of experience in publicly held companies and has a proven record of

  (Eagan, MN)  — Jan. 24, 2023  — For over 25 years, CaringBridge has worked towards its vision of a world where no one goes through a health journey alone. CaringBridge, a platform supporting family caregivers and their loved ones during a health journey, has announced this year’s board of directors and executive committee members, including 9 incumbents and 6 newly ratified members. New members joining include: Calvin U. Allen –

Jeffrey Russell Appointed as CEO to Succeed John McKenna, who is Retiring Salvatore Lombardi Appointed CFO (Bloomington, MN) —  Jan. 18, 2023  — ConvergeOne, the preeminent services-led provider of cloud, collaboration and digital modernization solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Russell as Chief Executive Officer. Russell succeeds John McKenna, who is retiring but will remain on the company’s Board of Directors as an Executive Director. Russell was most recently President and

  (St Paul, MN) — Jan. 17, 2023 — Marsden Services, L.L.C., a national facility services provider, announces the hire of Chris Hillman as chief operating officer of Commercial Cleaning and Specialty Services divisions. Hillman is responsible for the ongoing operations of the organization as well as executing Marsden’s strategic long-term goals. Hillman’s starting date was Jan. 4, 2023. “I’m very pleased to be bringing Chris onboard,” said Guy Mingo,

Vetter becomes 3rd CEO in organization’s 40-year history upon Howard Vincent’s retirement later this year (St Paul, MN) —  Jan. 9, 2023 — Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s National Board of Directors has selected Marilyn Vetter as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer.  She brings twenty-five years of strategic leadership, business management, and volunteer experience to the position.  Vetter has served as a member of the organization’s National Board of Directors since

(Eagan, MN) — Jan. 12, 2023  — Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) today announced the appointment of Robert F. Murphy, Ph.D., to the company’s Scientific Advisory Board where he will serve alongside other key thought leaders in their respective fields to guide the company’s scientific initiatives and growth strategy. As a pioneer in the field of machine learning and analytics for biological data, Dr. Murphy is an expert in developing

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  Jan. 09, 2023  — Icario, the healthcare industry’s largest health action company, today announced the appointment of Marc Willard as CEO. Willard will also join Icario’s Board of Directors. Steve Wigginton, Icario’s founding CEO, will remain an investor in and advisor to the company. Having spent the last three decades leading and building healthcare technology businesses, Willard brings highly relevant experiences and industry relationships to his

  (Minneapolis, MN) — Jan. 04, 2023  — Foley Mansfield is pleased to announce its new partnership class of 2023, in which six accomplished attorneys were elected to partner. “We are thrilled to have these attorneys ascend to the level of partner as each has proven their unwavering commitment to their clients, time and time again, as well as continually upholding the firm’s culture and core values,” said Kyle Mansfield,

(St Paul, MN) —  Dec. 19, 2022  — The University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees has selected Robert K. Vischer as the 16th president of the 137-year-old Catholic university. Vischer, a longtime law school educator who became interim president this summer, will be the second layperson to lead Minnesota’s largest private university when he takes permanent office Jan. 1, 2023. Vischer was dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law from 2013-22. “Rob is

  (Minneapolis, MN) — Dec. 15, 2022  — Boon Logic, provider of the world’s fastest AI-based anomaly detection solutions, today announced the appointment of Barbara D. Stinnett to its board of directors. Stinnett is founder and CEO of Timmaron Group, an international business strategy firm, and will advise the company on matters including operational strategy, raising and allocating funds, and industry-specific growth strategy. “Barbara brings a combination of midwestern sensibility

  (Eagan, MN) — Dec. 13, 2022  — Predictive Oncology Inc. today announced the appointment of Marc Malandro, Ph.D., to the company’s Scientific Advisory Board where he will serve alongside other key thought leaders in their respective fields to guide the company’s scientific initiatives and growth strategy. A highly regarded scientific leader with significant experience in business, law and philanthropy, Dr. Malandro currently serves as the Vice President of Operations

  Luminary announces a new Chief Medical Officer (Minneapolis, MN) —  December 7, 2022 — Luminary is announcing the appointment of Dr. Joseph Eid as the organization’s new fractional Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Eid succeeds Dr. Arek Duddek who has taken on new responsibilities at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Joseph Eid, Chief Medical Officer, Luminary Therapeutics is a Pharmaceutical executive with over 25 years proven expertise in people and

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  Nov. 29, 2022  — Judith Morgan, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Pace® was sworn in as a 2023 board member for the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) at the Council’s annual meeting in Indianapolis on Nov. 10.  Morgan will bring her extensive experience in compliance and analytical chemistry to the board. Her career spans over 30 years of service to the industry and

  (Eagan, MN)  — Dec. 05, 2022  — Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew J. Hawryluk, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors to help support the company’s strategic initiatives and commercialization efforts. Dr. Hawryluk currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer of Gritstone bio, Inc Recognized by Pharmaceutical Executive magazine as a leading business executive in the pharma and biotech

  (St. Paul, MN) –Dec. 02, 2022  — Tom Votel, Ergodyne President & CEO, was re-elected as Chair of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) at the group’s annual fall meeting in Arlington, Virginia. An ISEA board member since 2011, Votel returns for his second one-year term as Chair, having also been named to the seat in 2021. Nate Kogler, Vice President of Products & Engineering, Bradley Corporation and Kelly

  MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, announces the retirement of Tom Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective May 2023. TopLine’s Board of Directors partnered with a leadership succession firm to help guide them through the CEO selection process. Based on this process, the Board has named current Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice

(Mankato, MN)—November 22, 2022 — American Bankers Association has selected David Krause, CEO, Pioneer Bank, to serve on ABA’s Community Bankers Council. Krause attended the ABA Community Bankers Council meeting in Washington, November 14-16. Bankers had discussions on the impacts of mid-term elections results, legislative priorities for the new Congress, debit and credit card interchange, data aggregation, P2P payments liability, cannabis banking, ECORA, NSF fees, central bank digital currency and

I personally feel that Sheila exemplifies the enthusiasm and dedication to the profession that Gayle exhibited throughout her career, especially her courage and boldness.”   — Tom O’Connor, Director Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center     (Minneapolis, MN) — November 18, 2022 — Setting the global standards for e-discovery, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) is pleased to host the 3rd annual Gayle O’Connor GO Spirit Award where Sheila Grela will

  (Maplie Grove, MN) —  Nov. 16, 2022  — Twin Cities member-owned cooperative TopLine Financial Credit Union’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications has been named one of Twin Cities Business 2022 Notable Leaders in Marketing. A complete list of those selected is available online at Twin Cities Business. As TopLine Financial Credit Union’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Vicki Roscoe Erickson is responsible for overseeing all

  (Shakopee, MN) — Nov. 14, 2022  — Canterbury Park Holding Corporation announced that current Director of Real Estate Development, Jason Haugen, has been named Vice President of Real Estate for Canterbury Park Development, LLC. In this newly created role, Haugen will continue his work overseeing the development of Canterbury Commons while also managing the growing portfolio of the Company’s real estate equity investments. “Jason’s promotion is a recognition of

Scholarships support students with military backgrounds pursuing careers in culinary arts or a foodservice management program (Austin, MN) —  Nov. 11, 2022  — Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the recipients of this year’s two $10,000 Hormel Heroes Scholarships. The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program was created by Hormel Foods to support students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or a foodservice management program.

(Minneapolis, MN) — November 7th, 2022 — The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) announced that Valéria Piccoli, Ph.D., will join the museum in the new role of Ken and Linda Cutler Chair of the Arts of the Americas and Curator of Latin American Art, following an extensive, global search. Piccoli comes to Mia from Pinacoteca de São Paulo, Brazil, where she has been chief curator since 2012, curating exhibitions such

  EAGAN, Minn., Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Predictive Oncology is pleased to announce the appointment of David S. Smith, JD, to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Smith is a life sciences and corporate attorney, veteran biotech industry executive and leading authority on the legal issues surrounding the therapeutic use of human tissue and cells. He has extensive transactional experience, venture financings and regulatory matters for life sciences

Gettings to Succeed Current CEO Mark Urdahl Upon His January 2023 Retirement (Red Wing, MN) — Oct. 20, 2022  — Red Wing Shoe Company today announced that its board of directors has named Allison Gettings president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Gettings, who is currently president, will assume the role of CEO following the planned retirement of Mark Urdahl who has served as the company’s CEO since 2016. Gettings will become the 10th CEO

(Austin, MN) —  Oct. 10, 2022 — Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the appointment of Katie Larson as senior vice president of human resources. Larson assumes responsibility for leading the global human resources function at the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership at Hormel Foods. Larson will continue the world-class employer philosophy at Hormel Foods, leading business-focused

(Thief River Falls, MN) — Oct. 10, 2022 — Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, is proud to announce that Chris Lauer, vice president of order fulfillment & logistics, has been named one of Twin Cities Business’ 2022 Notable Military Veteran Executives and Tim Carroll, global head of marketing and eCommerce, has been named one of Twin Cities Business’ 2022 Notable Executives in Marketing. “Both

The Makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand announced today a partnership with esteemed chef, cookbook author and beloved TV personality Carla Hall to honor school cafeteria staff throughout the country. (Willmar, MN) —  Oct. 12, 2022 — The Makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — the category leader and trusted brand for turkey products — announced today a partnership with esteemed chef, cookbook author and beloved TV personality Carla Hall to honor

    We take the worry out of Longevity and bring you Skingevity.” — Amanda Lemmage (Spring Park, MN) — October 11, 2022 — As CEO and owner of Skingevity Med Spa, Amanda Lemmage has always been fascinated by the power of deep, holistic beauty. For nearly two decades, she’s been using that fascination to transform the aesthetic industry and help her patients pursue bold, confident, and healthy lives. Believing

  Dr. Parker’s work at the intersection of Womanist thought, postcolonial theory, and biblical studies is so important in today’s world.” — Dean Kyle Roberts (St Paul, MN) —  October 7, 2022  — “Catching God’s Breath in the Age of #BlackLivesMatter” is the title presentation of this year’s Gustafson Lectureship in New Testament Studies at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. The event, headlined by Dr. Angela Parker, is

  (Bloomington, MN) — Oct. 04, 2022 — LYNX Innovation Inc. is excited to announce today that Stephen Dopp, current LYNX Innovation president and board member, has been selected as the new chief executive officer, effective as of Oct. 1, 2022. Dopp succeeds co-founder Kurt McNall, who will maintain a position on the board. “It is a privilege to be a part of such an insightful and collaborative culture,” said

Twin Cities Orthopaedic Surgeon to Serve Leading Foot and Ankle Society (Rosemont, Ill) — Sept. 16, 2022   — Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon Bryan D. Den Hartog, MD, has been named president of American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS), the leading organization for lower extremity medicine and foot and ankle surgery. In addition to leading the Society as president, Dr. Den Hartog will serve on the Board of Directors

  (Minnetonka, MN) — Sept. 21, 2022  — Pineapple Energy Inc., a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and back-up power to households and small businesses, announced today that Eric Ingvaldson will become the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective October 10, 2022. He succeeds Mark Fandrich, who resigned in August 2022. As Pineapple’s CFO, Mr. Ingvaldson will lead the Company’s finance organization and financial activities including accounting, corporate development, financial

(Cottage Grove, MN) — Sept 20, 2022 — Growing up, Alex Wiesner didn’t imagine he’d become a firefighter. However, through hard work and a commitment to serving his community, he did just that – and was recognized by the city of Cottage Grove as their 2021 Firefighter of the Year. Alex started his career as a muti-craft mechanic on the plant engineering maintenance team when he joined the 3M Cottage

(Manktato, MN) — Sept. 20, 2022 — South Central Collage has announced that it’s Auto Collision/Auto Body instructor, Dan Boddy, has been elected president of The Midwest Teachers of Transportation & Industrial Areas (MTTIA).   About MTTIA Mission: To provide professional development for teachers through the enhancement of technical skills and knowledge to better improve student achievement.  

  (Eagan, MN) —  Sept. 16, 2022  — Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) announced that J. Melville (“Mel”) Engle will retire as Chief Executive Officer and as Chairman and a member of the company’s Board of Directors. To ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities, Mr. Engle will continue to serve in his role through October 31, 2022. Pursuant to policies regarding leadership succession, the governance committee of POAI’s Board of

An industry innovator, Dain brings the experience and leadership needed to continue NorthstarMLS’ momentum and direction (Twin Cities, MN) — Sept. 14, 2022  — NorthstarMLS is pleased to announce that Tim Dain has joined the company as chief executive officer. In this role Dain will oversee daily operations of the regional multiple listing service (MLS) as well as lead new business development efforts including continued expansion of the organization’s common data platform (CDP)

(Lake Elmo, MN) —  Sept. 12, 2022 — Pathway Health, a leading post-acute consulting services, interim management and education company, announced today that effective December 31, 2022, Donna Webb, Chief Operating Officer, will retire from the company after 25 years of service. She has assumed the new role of Chief Operating Officer Emeritus and will play an integral leadership role in the organization until her retirement. Consistent with the company’s

(Minneapolis, MN) — Sept. 07, 2022 –PetVivo Holdings, Inc.  an emerging biomedical device company focused on the commercialization of innovative medical devices and therapeutics for companion animals and animal athletes is pleased to announce that Paula Wittler has accepted a position with the Company as its new Business Development Manager for the Western Region of the United States. “We are incredibly excited to add Paula to our sales and distribution

(Minneapolis, MN) — Sept. 07, 2022 — INSTANDA, the no-code core insurance platform has announced the appointment of Liz Prior to its executive leadership team and the role of Chief Financial Officer. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment for INSTANDA as it moves to expand its geographical presence in Europe, US, Japan, and the UAE, as well as to enhance its platform capabilities with the latest $45 million fundraising

(Eden Prairie, MN) — Sept. 06, 2022  — Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Ray Posadas as Vice President, Investor Relations and Market Intelligence, effective September 6, 2022. Posadas succeeds Steve Stuber, who was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Grand Design RV in April 2022. Chief Financial Officer Bryan Hughes commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Ray to the Winnebago

here are a lot of reasons these days to be discouraged about progress toward justice. The relationships are deeply encouraging. I am so happy to be in the fight for justice with all these people.” — John Aeschbury     (St Paul, MN) — September 8, 2022 – Rev. John Aeschbury, a 1985 alum of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, is the executive director of DART (Direct Action

(Chanhassen, MN) —  Aug. 29, 2022 — Life Time® Group Holdings, Inc. announced that President and Chief Financial Officer, Thomas (Tom) Bergmann, has decided to retire from the Company on December 31, 2022. In conjunction with Bergmann’s retirement, the Company also announced that Robert (Bob) Houghton has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 28, 2022. Bergmann relinquished his Chief Financial Officer role concurrent with Houghton’s election and will remain President to support the transition

(St Paul, MN) –Aug. 24, 2022 — Rachel Rynda (RIN-da), a 19-year-old college student from Montgomery, Minnesota, representing Le Sueur County, was crowned the 69th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony August 24 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Rynda will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for nearly 2,100 Minnesota dairy farm families. She is the daughter of Francis and Theresa Rynda and attends the University of Wisconsin

(Fergus Falls, MN) — – August 25, 2022 – The City of Fergus Falls announced it hired Jean Bowman in the newly-created position of communications manager. “Bowman has the experience, knowledge of Fergus Falls and the enthusiasm to expertly serve the City and our communications needs,” said Andrew Bremseth, Fergus Falls City Administrator. Bremseth noted the complexities of keeping residents informed about city government. “Communication about city projects and services

(Mobridge SD) — Aug. 21, 2022  — Austin Felix views himself as a well-rounded angler but he loves to fish for smallmouth. So, it’s fitting Felix’s first Bassmaster Elite Series title would involve catching those big, beautiful brown fish. With a five-bass limit that weighed 16 pounds, 3 ounces on Championship Sunday, the Eden Prairie, Minn., native secured the victory at the Guarantee Rate Bassmaster Elite at Lake Oahe with a total of 71-9, earning $100,000 Felix overcame a

The GO Award will be presented on eDiscovery Day This award was not to be a recognition for climbing the corporate ladder or knowing the most about the industry, but more about the love and caring of others. Dear Gayle, you are wonderful and caring.”   — Candi Smith, Senior Technology and eDiscovery Specialist at Jabil (Minneapolis, MN) — August 22, 2022 — Setting the global standards for e-discovery, the

  As Ōmcare prepares for its commercial rollout of the Ōmcare Home Health Hub®, Chuck’s experience and laser-focused mindset will be instrumental for our national growth strategy.”   — Lisa Lavin   (Minneapolis, MN) — August 17, 2022 — Ōmcare announced that Chuck Mooty has joined their Board of Directors. Recently, Mooty was announced as a 2022 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame inductee for his many successes and thoughtful leadership throughout

(Anoka, MN) —  Aug. 10, 2022  — Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 40 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products to consumers around the globe, is pleased to announce the addition of two independent members, Gerard Gibbons and Bruce Grooms, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Gibbons and Mr. Grooms were both elected to the Board of Directors by Vista Outdoor’s shareholders at the Company’s

Allianz Life President and CEO Jasmine Jirele and Agiliti CFO Jim Pekarek join governance of state’s leading health insurer (Eagan, MN) —  Aug. 8, 2022 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced the appointments of Jasmine Jirele and Jim Pekarek to its Board of Trustees. Jirele is the president and CEO of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life), a leading provider of fixed index annuities, registered index-linked annuities and fixed index universal life insurance and

Jerry RubattME group inc., a leading full-service medical device and consumer product contract manufacturer, announced some changes in its leadership team. (Vadnais Heights, MN) —  August 3, 2022 — MME group inc., a leading full-service medical device and consumer product contract manufacturer, announced some changes in its leadership team. Jerry Rubatt was promoted to Director of Engineering and John Clark was promoted to Director of Manufacturing. As experienced individuals within

I recently worked with Alex on a financial services company website project earlier this spring and Alex was so helpful and technically proficient that I realized that I had to hire him”  — Frank Costabilo   (Newport, MN) — July 25, 2022  — Frank Costabilo Consulting announces hiring of web architect and recent Hennepin Technical College graduate Alex Peterson to the team. “I recently worked with Alex on a financial

(Minneapols, MN) — July 21st, 2022 — Andrea Davis Pinkney has been named the 2022 Kerlan Award winner. The Kerlan Award is given each year in recognition of an author or illustrator’s exceptional attainments in the creation of children’s literature and their generous contributions and support of the University of Minnesota Libraries’ Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature. The award presentation is on Oct. 11, 2022, at the University of Minnesota

rSchoolToday Announces Rhonda Blanford-Green as Executive Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Educational Opportunities (Minneapolis, MN) –July 20, 2022 — To further the company’s commitment to supporting administrators, rSchoolToday, makers of the most-adopted Scheduling and Publishing platform for athletics & activities, has hired Rhonda Blanford-Green as Executive Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Educational Opportunities. In its process, rSchoolToday has been intentional about bringing on a DIEO leader that aligns with its

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  July 12, 2022  — Solifi™, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced that Mithu Bhargava joined the company as its first president. In this newly created position on the Solifi executive team, Bhargava brings more than 20 years of operational leadership to drive the delivery of scalable, sustainable, high-performing software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for the secured finance industry. “I am delighted to welcome Mithu to

      Anti-racist initiatives, under Dr. Green’s leadership, will bring together the places within United where this racial justice work is already being done. I look forward to deepening relationships with the United community, community partners, and the public to live into a reality where white supremacy is continually rendered a thing of the past.” — Rev. Dr. Gary Green II   (St Paul, MN) — July 7, 2022

(Nashville, TN) — July 7th, 2022 — Scholarship recipients for the 2022 Rising Through the Ranks program have been announced by the RAB, BMI, and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio. The 14th annual “Rising Through the Ranks” will be a hybrid event starting with a virtual session taking place Aug. 2 and leading up to the in-person event Aug. 9-11 at the BMI Nashville office. The professional development course

(Oakdale, Mn) — June 28, 2022 — St. Croix Hospice is proud to announce that Chief Compliance Officer Kimberly Olson RN, PHN, CHPN, CHC has been chosen as one of Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of Minnesota for 2022. Women We Admire provides news and information on today’s women leaders in business, entertainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law, and many other fields. Each year they recognize distinguished women leaders throughout the United

Deanna Brady, executive vice president of Refrigerated Foods at Hormel Foods   (Austin, MN) — June 29, 2022 — Hormel Foods Corporation, (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced Executive Vice President of Refrigerated Foods Deanna Brady is on the 2022 Top Women in Grocery list compiled each year by Progressive Grocer magazine. Progressive Grocer’s 2022 Top Women in Grocery awards program recognizes the integral role women play across