Introducing the 2026-2027 class of Leadership Minnesota

Minnesota’s economic engine is powered by more than 100,000 businesses, a diverse landscape interconnected in ways not understood by the casual observer. For a select group, Leadership Minnesota opens the window to a behind-the-scenes look at what makes our state’s economy tick. This exclusive program also helps you understand how public policy crafted at the Capitol impacts the vitality of each and every Minnesota company. By establishing a rich network of Minnesota business leaders, your shared experiences make you more effective leaders at your workplace.

Check back to this page as more of our wonderful 2026-2027 Leadership Minnesota participants are profiled!

We're thrilled to welcome the 2026-2027 class of Leadership Minnesota! We can't wait to start our first session next month!

Satish Bapanapalli, Cirrus Aircraft
Chrissy Bartovich, U.S. Steel
Adam Berry, Summit Orthopedics
Mark Biedenfeld, CHS, Inc.
Josh Burns, Irish Titan
Pete Carlsen, Flint Hills Resources
Ben Dugan, Minnesota Wild
Rachel Eason, LS2group
Mardi Fellows, Taylor Corporation
Jason Folger, Gardner Builders
Robert Freeman, Comcast
Aaron Grosser, Barr Engineering Co.
Brian Hale, The Hormel Institute
John Hilgers, Hormel Foods
Kelsey Holthus, Entrust
Lexi Jorgenson, Infinity by Marvin
Molly Kennedy, SJE Inc
Sarah Lewis, Versique
Leanne Litfin, Maslon LLP
Justin Messner, WSB
Andrea Mimnaugh, DigiKey
Bill Mulvahill, Trailhead Planners
Beth Nist, iSPACE Environments
Chauncey Oliva, Wings Credit Union
Abby Oxborough, Sugar Lake Lodge
Mandee Page, Redpath & Company
Chris Patullo, American Crystal Sugar Company
Dustin Pelikan, Niron Magnetics
Joe Pritzkow, Mortenson
Bradley Prowant, Stoel Rives LLP
Mark Rivers, Burns & McDonnell
Reid Rosen, Rosen's Diversified, Inc.
Lauren Sandbulte, Giant
Andy Schwandt, Sunbelt Business Advisors / True North M&A
Erik Simonson, Xcel Energy
Mike Slagstad, Core Print Solutions
Rick Smith, Blandin Paper Company
Cory Svihla, Dedicated Financial GBC
Chelsea Thompson, K2 & Company
Amy Walstien, Poul Haas Government Relations
Melissa Wolf, Minnesota Cable Communications Association
Daniel Wozniak, Thomson Reuters
John-Paul Yates, Goff Public
Karrianne Youngblom, ALLETE