Points to note
Minnesota Sports and EntertainmentOwn Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey LeagueWe manage and operate event spaces in downtown St. Paul. Xcel Energy Center and Rivercenterhas announced the following promotions: Steve WeinreichSenior Vice President, Legal Services and Risk Management and General Counsel. Kelly McGrathHe was promoted from general manager and executive director to vice president and general manager of Xcel Energy Centers. Kate Setleypromoted to vice president and general manager of the St. Paul River Center. Roy Wilkins AuditoriumFrom Rivercenter General Manager and Executive Director.
airport
of Metropolitan Airports Commission announced the promotion of Dana Nelson Nelson has been with MAC since 2009, most recently as Director of Stakeholder Engagement. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport The Twin Cities are served by six suburban alternative airports.
Financial Services
Granite MortgageChamplain is Ricky Cheese Cheese has been appointed Senior Vice President of Community Development and Diversity Lending. Cheese is a first-generation Cambodian refugee and has 18 years of experience in the Minnesota mortgage industry. … Dave Walters Appointed to the Board of Directors Exodus LendingWalters is vice president of consumer lending at the St. Paul-based nonprofit lender, which provides relief to families struggling with bad loan debt. Blaze Credit Unionin Falcon Heights, where his appointment was announced.
food
International Dairy QueenBloomington announced Jane Friedrich As Executive Vice President of Research and Development, Friedrich’s resume includes: CargillMost recently, he served as vice president, Global Core R&D leader and vice president, Animal Nutrition R&D and Innovation leader. Hormel Foods Co., Ltd.Austin, Minnesota Chad Randicappointing Director of Strategy as Vice President for Legislative Affairs; Jeff Grebwill retire.
health care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MinnesotaThe Eagan-based health insurance company Chris Boles As vice president of Medicare and Individuals; Melissa Friczek As Chief Information Officer.
honor
of U.S. Small Business Administration Announced Heather Polivka of Great People Leader S.B.A. Minnesota Encore Entrepreneur of the YearAwesome People Leaders is a management and workplace consultancy based in Lichfield.
Law
FredricksonThis was announced by a Minneapolis lawyer. Brian W. Kenshiki He joined the firm as a shareholder in the Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Corporate Group. … National Law Firm Spencer Fane Announced Associates Samuel J. Lotterman has joined the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group in its Minneapolis office. Rockridge GrindalnauenSenior Counsel in Minneapolis Kyle Pozan was appointed to the editorial board of American Bar Associationof Antitrust MagazineThis magazine specializes in coverage of antitrust and consumer protection law.
medical technology
Haptic System TechnologyThe Minneapolis-based company provides devices and treatments for patients with lymphedema and chronic respiratory diseases. Sheri DoddA member of the company's board of directors, she will assume the role of chief executive officer on July 1. Dan Reuverswill retire but will continue to serve as an adviser until March 31, 2025. Dodd previously said Medtronic.
Organization
Anthony S. Mendoza was elected St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Mendoza is an attorney with a Minneapolis-based law firm. Fredricksonannouncing his appointment.
retail
LiberistAnoka-based outdoor equipment division Vista Outdoorteeth, Joe Beck Chief Supply Chain Officer. Beck recently EmbectorMedical technology company.
service
Carson CanedyFranchise Owner Footprint Floors Minneapolis MetroRecently, the brand Cobblestone Award It generated over $500,000 in revenue in its first year of operation.
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