ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING
Short Elliott Hendrickson, St. Paul, announced that Cuneyt Feizoulof has joined its leadership team as chief strategy and marketing officer. … Westwood Professional Services, Minnetonka, announced the following new Minnesota-based shareholders: Chad Grismer, Jeff Saucier, Kris Wroolie and Steve Battaglia.
CERTIFICATIONS
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council announced that the Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul, has achieved its GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation, prioritizing visitor health and safety.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Advisory and CPA firm Baker Tilly announced it has admitted Jordan Iverson to the firm’s partnership in its Minneapolis office. … Sunbelt Business Advisors, Minneapolis, announced Sunbelt M&A adviser Michael Hubsmith achieved International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert certification from the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, & Alliances. … TruStone Home Mortgage, Plymouth, announced the following Minnesota Housing Top Producing Loan Officer Awards: Platinum level: Area Sales Manager Wendy Nelson; Gold level: Mortgage Consultant JoLee McDevitt; Minnesota Housing is a state agency overseeing the state’s housing, real estate and mortgage industries. … Trean Insurance Group, Wayzata, announced the promotions of Chief Financial Officer Julie Baron to the new position of president and chief operating officer, and Chief Accounting Officer Nicholas Vassallo to chief financial officer.
GOVERNMENT
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners announced it has appointed Mike Farren to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board representing the private sector; Farren is area vice president for Randstad North America, an employment agency.
HEALTH CARE
UCare, a Minneapolis-based health insurer, has hired Troy Brice as associate vice president of customer service. … UnitedHealth Group, Minnetonka, announced that Joy Fitzgerald has been named chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. She joins the health insurer from drugmaker Eli Lilly. … Regions Hospital, St. Paul, announced that Tony Grundhauser will serve as vice president of the Regions Hospital Foundation, the charitable arm of Regions Hospital, which is part of HealthPartners.
HONORS
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx announced that Chief People Officer Sianneh Mulbah was named a Twin Cities Business 2021 Notable BIPOC Executive; she is the first Black and first female C-level executive for the organization. … The Minnesota Public Health Association announced the following 2021 awards: Albert Justus Chesley Award: Annie Halland, UCare; B. Robert Lewis Award: Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota; Harvey G. Rogers Environmental Health Leadership Award: Amira Adawe, Beautywell Project; Paul & Sheila Wellstone Public Health Achievement Award: Jackie Dionne, American Indian Health, Minnesota Department of Health; Student Achievement Award: Delaine Anderson, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health.
LAW
Fredrikson & Byron, Minneapolis, announced that attorney Alethea M. Huyser has been elected secretary treasurer of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section for the 2021-22 bar year. … Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, St. Paul, announced the following new staff: Kari Brady, administrative intake team leader; Nicholas Morrison, staff attorney family law; Christopher D’Silva, staff attorney economic justice; Lori Roemer, VAP Coordinator; Lisa Schade, philanthropy assistant.
MEDIA
Twin Cities PBS (TPT), St. Paul, announced that Kristin Pederson has been named vice president of education, a newly created position, and Deb Ekeren has been named vice president of Human Resources.
NONPROFITS
The Drawer, a Rosemount organization that collects and distributes underwear and socks to those in need, announced that Gina Lindquist has been named executive director.
RETAIL
Proozy.com, an Eagan-based discount e-commerce retailer, announced the appointment of Layne Neilsen as vice president of purchasing. … Southdale Center, Edina, announced the opening of new salon, Drybar.
TECHNOLOGY
SkyWater Technology, a Bloomington-based semiconductor foundry for business, announced the appointment of Amanda Daniel as the company’s first chief human resources officer.
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