FINANCIAL SERVICES
Patrick Pierce
City & County Credit Union, St. Paul, announced the planned retirement of President and CEO Patrick Pierce in April 2026. Pierce has been with the organization since 2001. Thomas Coulter, executive vice president of operations, has been chosen to succeed Pierce. … U.S. Bancorp, the Minneapolis-based parent company of U.S. Bank, announced the hire of Christopher Paulison as senior executive vice president and chief audit executive. He succeeds Kandace Heck, who plans to retire later this year. Paulison most recently was a managing director of financial services at Protiviti Inc.
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Zeus Jones, a Minneapolis ad agency, announced it has named Brad Surcey and Rocky Novak as co-CEOs. Surcey has the additional role of chief creative officer at the firm and Novak as president/CEO. Surcey previously was partner and design director at the firm; Novak previously was CEO at Fallon.
EDUCATION
The Goddard School, a national early childhood education franchise, announced the opening of a second location in Woodbury at 645 Settlers Ridge Parkway. Franchisees Rick and Shannon Gehrmann also own Goddard School locations on Radio Drive in Woodbury, in Eagan, and in South Chandler, Ariz.
GOVERNMENT
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, an independent federal agency, announced the relocation of its St. Paul office to the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 316 Robert St., Room 304.
HEALTH CARE
Nura Pain Clinics, a subsidiary of the Capitol Pain Institute family of practices, announced that Dr. Angelito Sajor and Dr. Owen Vincent have joined as pain management providers at clinics in Edina, Coon Rapids and Woodbury. … The Minnesota Dental Association announced that Dr. Scott Wagnild, a Fergus Falls dentist, has been installed as president of the organization for the 2025-2026 term. … Accra a Minnetonka-based provider of homecare services to people with disabilities and older adults, announced the promotions of Rochelle Wodarz to vice president of agency; Tyler Langenfeld, vice president of 245D, the Minnesota statute covering homecare standards, and Hannah Rutt, vice president of caregiver experience. The three previously were senior directors with the agency. Additionally, the company updated the positions of the following executives to reflect their areas of focus: Amy Hilsgen, chief people officer; Timothy Jones, chief information officer, and Chad Gruzin, chief strategy officer. … The Minnesota Medical Association announced that Dr. Lisa Mattson, a retired Plymouth OB/GYN, was installed as the organization’s 159th president on Sept. 26.
HONORS
The Metropolitan Airports Commission announced it has received state and national honors for its support of National Guard and Reserve employees, including the 2025 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. MAC owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities.
LAW
Fredrikson, Minneapolis, announced that attorney Ryan P. Meger has joined the firm’s Patents, Intellectual Property Due Diligence and Intellectual Property groups. … Gov. Tim Walz announced the appointment of Stefanie Menning as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District, succeeding the Honorable Allison L. Krehbiel and chambered in St. Peter in Nicollet County.
MANUFACTURING
apg, a Columbia Heights-based maker of secure cash drawers for retail businesses, announced the appointment of Heather Stewart as president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1. Stewart has held senior leadership roles with Illume, Good Chemistry, Würth Adams, Duke Cannon Supply Co. and The Village Co.
NONPROFITS
CaringBridge, an Eagan-based social network that helps people connect during a health journey, announced the promotion of Stephanie Schmid to president, effective Oct. 1, and interim CEO, effective Jan 1, 2026. Schmid previously was chief growth officer. She succeeds Tia Newcomer, who will be transitioning out of her role as CEO, stepping down at the end of the year.
SERVICES
Marsden Services, a St. Paul-based provider of janitorial and other facilities services to business, announced the hire of Ewan Stewart as president of its Mechanical Services divisions. Stewart previously held senior leadership roles at Comfort Systems USA and Johnson Controls.
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