HEALTH CARE
Jennifer DeCubellis
Hennepin Healthcare System announced that Chief Executive Officer Jennifer DeCubellis plans to step down effective May 10. DeCubellis has been in the position since 2020. The HHS board will name and announce an interim CEO on April 3. Hennepin Healthcare operates HCMC in Minneapolis, a Level I Adult Trauma Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a Hennepin County-wide clinic system.
AIRPORTS
The Metropolitan Airports Commission announced the hire of Aaron Call as chief information security officer. He previously served as deputy chief information security officer for Old Republic Title in Minneapolis. MAC owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities.
CONSTRUCTION
Morcon Construction, a Fridley-based commercial builder, announced the promotion of Tony Peterson to president. Peterson has been with the company for over two decades.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Wolters Kluwer, a Netherlands-based international business services firm, announced it has named Lisa Nelson as CEO of its Financial & Corporate Compliance division, working out of its Minneapolis office. Nelson most recently was at Equifax, where she was president, international. … Securian Financial, St. Paul, announced that Susan (Sue) Reibel, previously chief executive officer of John Hancock Retirement, and James (Jim) Kolar, previously the central market managing partner for PwC, have been elected to its board of directors.
HONORS
The Minnesota Entrepreneur Network announced David and Sara Russick as the recipients of this year’s Lifter Award, recognizing their founding and leadership of Gopher Angels, an investment group that has infused over $27 million into more than 85 startups across Minnesota and the Midwest. … The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Beth Anne Benike, owner of Busy Baby in Oronoco, Minn., as its 2025 Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year.
LAW
Attorney Anupama D. Sreekanth has been named a 2025 Fellow by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, offering leadership training to mid-career attorneys from diverse backgrounds at LCLD Member organizations. Sreekanth is at Fredrikson, Minneapolis, which made the announcement.
MANUFACTURING
nVent Electric, a electrical supply company headquartered in London and St. Louis Park, announced the following appointments to its executive leadership team: Sara Zawoyski, president of Systems Protection; Gary Corona, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Robert van der Kolk, president of EMEA and APAC, and Brian Coleman, president of electrical connections. … Sleep Number Corp., a Minneapolis-based maker and retailer of specialty beds and mattresses, in agreement with with Stadium Capital Management, its largest shareholder, announced the following retirements from the board of directors: Michael J. Harrison, Shelly R. Ibach, Barbara R. Matas, Brenda J. Lauderback and Stephen L. Gulis, Jr.
MEDIA
The Minnesota Star Tribune newspaper, Minneapolis, announced the following editorial changes: Aaron Brown joins the Strib Voices editorial board; Rochelle Olson becomes editorial writer and columnist; David Banks becomes commentary editor, and editorial writer Denise Johnson to retire.
NONPROFITS
Move Minnesota and Move Minnesota Action, St. Paul-based organizations that advocate for public transportation, announced MJ Carpio as executive director. She previously served as the organizations’ political director and campaign manager from 2022 to 2024.
SPONSORSHIPS
Infios, formerly Körber Supply Chain Software, a Bloomington-based provider of supply chain software for business, announced professional golfer Keegan Bradley as its brand ambassador. … Uponor, a maker of plumbing technology for residential and industrial use, announced a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball franchise with a focus on sustainability and community impact missions. Uponor’s North American headquarters are in Apple Valley.
TECHNOLOGY
Hiawatha Broadband Communications, a Winona-based internet service provider, announced Dan Wigger as president and general manager, succeeding Dan Pecarina, who has retired after more than 25 years with the company.
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