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Ownership Group Welcomes Chris Heim as CEO of Atomic Data and Foundation Technologies
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(Minneapolis) —  Aug. 20, 2024   — As long-term strategic partners, Atomic Data and Foundation Technologies are pleased to announce Chris Heim as their joint CEO, effective immediately. This continues to expand their collaboration and maintains the tradition of a mutual CEO after the unexpected passing of Jim Wolford. “I’m excited to strengthen the synergies between Atomic Data and The Foundation, while enhancing each team independently. We continue our 20+ year

Inspectorio Chirag Patel CEO
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(Minneapolis, MN) —  March 05, 2024  — Inspectorio, the leading global supply chain quality, sustainability, sourcing and compliance platform, today announced the appointment of Chirag Patel as its new CEO to accelerate the company’s strategic vision of optimizing performance, building resilience, and providing intelligence across production chains for global brands, retailers, and their multi-tier suppliers through its AI-powered platform. As part of this transition, co-founder and former CEO Carlos Moncayo

Accanto Health Dr. Tom Britton
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(St Paul, MN) —  Jan. 08, 2024  — Accanto Health, a national leader in eating disorder specialty care and behavioral health services, announced the appointment of veteran behavioral health executive Dr. Tom Britton as CEO this week. Accanto Health encompasses renowned brands: The Emily Program, Veritas Collaborative, and Gather Behavioral Health. “As the awareness of eating disorders and the need for quality, compassionate care continues to grow, it’s vital to

Brian Sikes Cargill CEO
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(Wayzata, MN) — December 20, 2023 — Cargill President and CEO Brian Sikes has been elected Chair of Cargill’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024. Sikes succeeds Dave MacLennan, who will retire as Executive Chair of Cargill’s Board at the end of 2023. Sikes began his career with Cargill in 1991 and was named President and CEO in January 2023. Sikes is the 10th CEO in Cargill’s 158-year history

Bryan Hanson 3M's Health Care
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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

Renee Alexander Minnesota State Fair
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(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

Mankato Banker Appointed to National Council for Community Bank Leaders
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(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

Red Wing Shoe Company Allison Gettings
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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