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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, St. Paul, announced that its board of trustees has unanimously selected Rev. Dr. Molly T. Marshall as its president. Marshall previously served a one-year term as interim president.
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING
ESG Architecture & Design, Minneapolis, announced that Ann Fritz and Melissa Metzler were each promoted to principal.
CONSTRUCTION
Kraus-Anderson Construction, Minneapolis, announced it has named Pat Mulcahey as director of operations and Jason Peterson as director of project planning and development.
ENVIRONMENT
Ecolab Inc., a St. Paul-based provider of water, hygiene and infection prevention products and services to business, announced it was named to Corporate Knights’ index of the 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, ranking No. 33 on the 2022 list. This is the fourth time Ecolab has appeared on the Global 100 Index since 2015.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
IEM, a Bloomington-based wealth management advisory firm, announced the promotion of Danica Goshert to partner. … Dedicated Financial GBC, a Roseville-based debt collection recovery service for business, announced the promotion of Scott Wallace to CFO; Wallace previously served as the company’s executive vice president of finance.
GOVERNMENT
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced the appointment of Angelina Nguyễn as director of research for DEED’s Labor Market Information Office. Nguyễn previously managed the state Department of Labor and Industry’s Research and Statistics Unit.
HEALTH CARE
Medica, a Minnetonka-based health insurer, announced that Dr. David Webster has been named chief clinical and provider strategy officer.
LAW
Spencer Fane announced that Kimberly Slay Holmes has joined the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group as an of counsel attorney in the firm’s Minneapolis office. Holmes previously served as general counsel and deputy chief of staff to former Gov. Mark Dayton and former Lt. Gov. Tina Smith. … Henson Efron, Minneapolis, announced that attorneys Sarvesh Desai and Jeff Shea were elected shareholders. … Winthrop & Weinstine, Minneapolis, announced that Luisa M. Surmak has joined the firm as an associate in the Securities & Corporate Finance Practice.
MANUFACTURING
Matsuura Machinery USA, a St. Paul-based maker of precision machine parts for industry, announced the following promotions and hires: David Hudson, to president; Billy Bogue to VP of sales and marketing; Andrew Templin appointed Midwest regional sales manager, and Lucas Bauer, hired as Matsuura LUMEX Application Engineer. … NatureWorks, which develops and provides a line of biobased polymers and chemicals from renewable sources to industry, announced plans to open a new headquarters and advanced biopolymer research facility at 17400 Medina Road, Suite 800, Plymouth.
MARKETING
LEVEL Mpls, a Minneapolis-based branding and marketing agency, announced that CEO and partner Lois Dirksen has become sole owner of the agency. In addition, Kim Thelen was named president and chief client officer, and Erin Gwiazdon has rejoined LEVEL as vice president, operations and growth.
RECREATION
Your Boat Club, a Minneapolis-based boat rental company, announced it has named Bryan Delorme COO/CIO,
SERVICES
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a global provider of logistics and freight transport services to industry, announced that Wayne M. Fortun and Brian P. Short have decided not to stand for reelection to the board at the company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
SPONSORSHIPS
University of Minnesota college men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson has inked a partnership agreement with Bell Bank, becoming a Bell Bank “Champion.” Johnson will be a brand ambassador for Bell, featured in the bank’s advertising and social media,
TECHNOLOGY
Total Expert, a St. Louis Park-based provider of customer relations technology for financial institutions, announced it has hired Chad Gaydos as the company’s president. … Oakdale-based Impact Group, a technology and IT consulting firm and service provider for small- and mid-sized business, announced the appointment of Joe Simon as president and chief operating officer and that CEO Jeff O’Donnell plans to step away from day-to-day operations.
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