Board of Directors
The Greater Minnesota Partnership is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of leaders in the business, economic development, nonprofit, local government, chamber of commerce, and higher education industries. Each Board member has extensive experience and offers unique, real-world expertise and insight into economic development throughout Greater Minnesota.
PRESIDENT
Scott Marquardt
President, Southwest Initiative Foundation
VICE PRESIDENT
Mark Borseth
Director of Corporate Facilities, DigiKey Electronics
SECRETARY
Bradley DeWolf, PE
President/CEO, Bolton & Menk, Inc.
TREASURER
Andy Wilke
Executive Vice President, Greater Mankato Growth
PAST PRESIDENT
Amy Baldwin
Community Development Director, Otter Tail County
Andrew Askew
Vice President of Public Policy, Essentia Health
Robert Broeder
Former Mayor, City of Le Sueur
Paul Cameron
Operating Partner, Granite Partners
Eric Crockett
Regional Chair, Mayo Clinic Health System - SE Minnesota Region
Aric Forsman
Regional Development Lead, Minnesota Power
Nicole Griensewic
Executive Director, Region Nine Development Commission
Brad Meier
President/CEO, Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
Audrey Nelsen
City Council, City of Willmar
Tim Penny
President/CEO, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Heidi Omerza
Mayor, City of Ely
Dr. Anna Wasescha
President/CEO, West Central Initiative