Board of Directors
The Greater Minnesota Partnership is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of leaders in the business, economic development, nonprofit, local government, chamber of commerce, and higher education industries. Each Board member has extensive experience and offers unique, real-world expertise and insight into economic development throughout Greater Minnesota.
PRESIDENT
Mark Borseth
Sr. Director of Community Development & Corporate Facilities, DigiKey
VICE PRESIDENT
Andy Wilke
Executive Vice President, Greater Mankato Growth
SECRETARY
Arik Forsman
Regional Development Lead, Minnesota Power
TREASURER
Benya Kraus
President/CEO, Southern MN Initiative Foundation
PAST PRESIDENT
Scott Marquardt
President, Southwest Initiative Foundation
Andrew Askew
Vice President of Public Policy, Essentia Health
Robert Broeder
Former Mayor, City of Le Sueur
Eric Crockett
Regional Chair, Mayo Clinic Health System - SE Minnesota Region
Leslie Dingmann
Business Development Director, Greater St. Cloud Development Corp.
Cheryl Kuhn
Executive Director, Stevens County Economic Improvement Commission
Brad Meier
President/CEO, Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
Audrey Nelsen
City Council, City of Willmar
Dr. Anna Wasescha
President/CEO, West Central Initiative