FINANCIAL SERVICES
John Heshelman
Securian Financial, St. Paul, announced the promotion of John Heshelman to vice president and chief investment officer. Heshelman joined Securian Financial in 2021 as the head of private credit.
EDUCATION
Kiddie Academy, a national chain of franchised early childhood learning centers, announced the planned opening and ground breaking of a location at 805 Stephens Way in Woodbury. The franchise is owned and operated by Andrew and Amye Lemon, and Josh and Caitlin Orloff.
FOOD INDUSTRY
QualiTru Sampling Systems, an Oakdale-based liquid sampling service and equipment provider for dairy and food industry quality and safety controls, announced David Roesser as chief executive officer. He succeeds Ian Davis, who is retiring. Roesser joins QualiTru after serving as CEO of Encina Development Group.
HONORS
The Minnesota Elder Justice Center, a Minneapolis-based support organization for vulnerable elder adults and their families, announced Martin Fleischhacker as its 2025 Jane Ochrumowycz Award for Advocacy recipient. Fleischhacker was senior financial fraud ombudsman and civil enforcement liaison at the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The award recognizes Minnesotans for their outstanding advocacy for vulnerable adults. … The Courage Project, a national initiative of major philanthropies and nonprofits, announced that Isaac Garcia from Isaac’s Blessing Bags in St. Paul is included in its second slate of awardees. Issac’s Blessing Bags supports homeless individuals by providing basic needs through bags filled with essential lifestyle goods. The Courage Project is designed to honor everyday acts of civic bravery that safeguard democracy and strengthen community life.
LAW
Fredrikson, Minneapolis, announced that attorney Luke Vetter has joined its Real Estate & Construction Group. … Fish & Richardson, Minneapolis, announced the promotion of Elham Dehbozorgi to general counsel, effective July 1. She succeeds Roger D. Feldman, who will retire on Dec. 31. Dehbozorgi was named the firm’s inaugural chief legal risk officer in august 2024. … The Minnesota State Bar Association announced the following members of its 2025-2026 Executive Committee: President: Tom Pack, Faegre Drinker; President-Elect: Kenya Bodden, Amazon; Treasurer: Nicole Kettwick, Brandt Kettwick Defense; Secretary: Sarah Soucie Eyberg, Soucie Eyberg Law, and Brooke Hein, Monarch Healthcare Management, chair of the New Lawyers Section. … The Ramsey County Bar Association announced the following new leaders for the 2025-26 bar year: President: Maya Missaghi, Moersch, Dorsey & Hahn; President-Elect Racey Rodne, Vice President: Judge Joseph Meyer; Secretary/Treasurer: Sheina Long; immediate past president: Andrew Rorvig. Cheryl Dalby serves as the CEO of the Ramsey County Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, and Hennepin County Bar Association.
MANUFACTURING
Landscape Structures, a Delano, Minn.-based designer and maker of outdoor playground equipment, announced the promotion of Karlye Emerson to president and CEO, succeeding Pat Faust who has retired. Emerson began her career at Landscape Structures in human resources and was promoted to executive vice president in 2021.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Avivomed, a Roseville-based developer of sleep apnea treatments, announced Dan Brounstein as chief executive officer and board member. Brounstein succeeds Steve Masson, who retired in May. Brounstein previously served as chief strategy officer at Saluda Medical. … Medtronic announced the appointment of appointed Dr. Joon Lee, CEO at Emory Healthcare, to its board of directors. Medtronic is a Dublin, Ireland-based maker of electronic heart devices and spine treatments with executive offices in Fridley.
PHILANTHROPY
Ameriprise Financial, Minneapolis, announced it has donated nearly $2 million to more than 85 nonprofits across the U.S. as part of its first-round of 2025 grants. … Andersen Corp., a Bayport-based maker of windows and doors for residential construction, announced the following recipients of its spring 2025 grant round: Lakeview Health Foundation, $500,000 to expand health care access through the Lakeview Hospital campuses in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and Every Meal, $100,000 to support capital and capacity-building efforts, including building acquisition, for its “Setting the Table” campaign.
SPONSORSHIPS
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games announced Minneapolis-based Target as a platinum partner and the official tennis sponsor. The games will be held in the Twin Cities, June 20–26, 2026.
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