BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Jake Blumberg
The Greater MSP Partnership, a St. Paul-based consortium of businesses, universities, cities, counties and philanthropic organizations focused on boosting the Twin Cities economy, announced that Jake Blumberg will become managing director of the Itasca Project effective Feb. 12. Blumberg previously served as executive director of GiveMN, a Minnesota nonprofit donations hub. The Itasca Project is a business alliance focused on strengthening the Minneapolis–St. Paul region. GiveMN has appointed Jenna Ray, the organization’s deputy executive director and chief impact officer, as interim executive director.
CONSTRUCTION
Opus, a Minneapolis-based national commercial real estate developer, announced it has promoted Beth Duyvejonck to executive vice president of construction, overseeing activities in Minneapolis and Des Moines, Iowa. Duyvejonck has been engaged in design-build project management with Opus since 1997.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Holmes Murphy, an Iowa-based insurance brokerage, announced that Brooks Deibele has joined its board of managers. Deibele is senior vice president, employee benefits, in the firm’s Minneapolis office. … Mahoney, a St. Paul-based accounting firm, announced the following promotions: Jake Dalnes and Josh Russell to director; Jennifer Spencer to associate; Shelby Bleeker, human resources generalist; senior associates: Tina Morin, Abigail Hansen, Logan Wolfe and Coby Castner; associate managers: Brett Gauger, Shoal Stejskal and Travis Koester. … Abdo, an Edina-based accounting and advisory firm, announced the promotions of Jodi Bursheim and Geniene Scherer to partner.
HEALTH CARE
Fairview Health Services, a Minneapolis-based metrowide operator of hospitals and clinics, announced the retirement of Richard Ostlund from the board of directors effective in December. In recognition of his service, the board has named Ostlund as Fairview’s first-ever “Emeritus Chair of the Board” and has also dedicated the boardroom in Fairview’s corporate headquarters as the “Richard T. Ostlund Boardroom.”
HONORS
Edina resident Ken Larson, a member of Edina Realty and the Lake Superior Area Realtors, has been awarded the Minnesota Realtors’ 2024 Good Neighbor Award for his work with the Northern Lights Foundation. As part of award, Minnesota Realtors donated $1,000 to the Northern Lights Foundation. Larson founded the foundation in memory of his newborn daughter Nicole, and it supports families with children facing life-threatening illnesses. … The following Minnesota companies were named to Forbes list of “America’s Best Companies” for 2025: Ameriprise Financial, Fastenal, General Mills, SPS Commerce, UnitedHeath and U.S. Bancorp.
LAW
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, Minneapolis, announced the following attorney promotions to partner: Matt Barber, Cole Dixon, Aaron Eken, Courtney Lawrence and Ali Sieben. … Maslon, Minneapolis, announced that employment and business litigation attorney Melissa Muro LaMere has rejoined the firm’s Labor & Employment Group effective Jan. 1. She is working out of both California and Minneapolis. … Chestnut Cambronne, Minneapolis, announced the promotion of attorney Phil Krzeski to partner effective Jan. 1. His practice focuses on data breach and privacy class actions. … National law firm Spencer Fane announced that estate-planning attorney Serena O’Neil in its Minneapolis office has been promoted to partner.
MANUFACTURING
Winnebago Industries, an Eden Prairie-based maker of large recreational vehicles, motorhomes and watercraft, announced the appointment of Mike Pack, an executive vice president for Oshkosh Corp., to its board of directors, effective Jan. 8.
OPENINGS
Midas, a national automotive services provider, announced the opening of its 22nd franchise shop in Minnesota, located at 2403 W. Division St. in St. Cloud. The franchise is owned by Stranik Automotive Group and is its 14th Midas franchise. … The Market at Malcolm Yards, a Minneapolis food hall, announced the addition of Eggflip/Sushiflip to its lineup. Flip Koumalasy in the co-owner.
TRAVEL
John Hall’s Alaska, a Lake City, Minn.-based operator of Alaska motorcoach tours, announced the promotions of Elizabeth Hall from chief operating officer to president, and Joe Hall to chief operating officer.
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