OF NOTE

Teresa Rasmussen

H.B. Fuller, a Vadnais Heights-based maker of glues, coatings and sealants for industry and consumers, announced that Teresa (Terry) J. Rasmussen has been appointed chair of the company’s board of directors, following the retirement of Lee R. Mitau, effective Jan. 22. Rasmussen is president and chief executive officer of Thrivent, a Minneapolis-based financial services company.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Itasca Project, a Minneapolis-based consortium of Minnesota business and philanthropic leaders, announced that Steve Grove, CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune newspaper, will become its chair effective in January. Grove, who serves on Itasca’s executive leadership council, will succeed John Naylor, recently retired president and CEO of Medica. The Itasca Project is a part of Greater MSP, a St. Paul-based economic development partnership for the 15-county Twin Cities region.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Bell Bank announced it has named Michelle Mack as its first head of enterprise data and reporting. Before joining Bell Bank, Mack held a number of leadership positions at Wells Fargo. Bell Bank is based in Fargo, N.D., with significant operations in the Twin Cities.

HEALTH CARE

Accanto Health, a St. Paul-based national eating disorder specialty care and behavioral health services encompassing The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health, welcomed Dr. Brad E.R. Smith as chief medical officer. Smith joins Accanto from Rogers Behavioral Health, where he also was chief medical officer. … Medica, a Minnetonka-based health insurer, announced the following local winners of its 2024 ACO (Accountable Care Organization) Engagement Awards, recognizing Medica’s partners: Allina Health, Minneapolis, Member Engagement; Park Nicollet, Minneapolis, Stewardship, and M Health Fairview, Minneapolis, People’s Choice Creative Courage. … Hennepin Healthcare System, a Minneapolis-based operator of Hennepin County Medical Center and associated clinics, announced that Mohamed Omar has been named chair of its board of directors, becoming the first Somali American hospital board chair in Minnesota. Omar is chief administrative officer for the Washburn Center for Children.

HOSPITALITY

Odyssey Resorts, a Duluth-based resort property owner and developer, announced that Chris ReCore has been named executive chef at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, Two Harbors.

LAW

Fredrikson, Minneapolis, announced that firm president Melodie R. Rose was named a 2024 National Association of Corporate Directors Directorship 100 Governance Professional honoree. This year’s honorees will be featured in the Winter issue of Directorship magazine on the annual list of the Most Influential People in Boardrooms and Corporate Governance. The firm also announced that attorneys Bridget A. Hoffmann and Margaret G. Severson have joined as associates in its Litigation Group. … Lockridge Grindal Nauen, Minneapolis, announced the addition of associate attorneys Consuela M. Abotsi-Kowu, Michael J. K. M. Kinane and Kira Q. Le. … Maslon, Minneapolis, announced the addition of attorneys Yujin Jang to the Corporate & Securities Group, and TJ Bowman to the the Litigation Group.

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Electromed, a New Prague-based maker of airway clearance technologies, announced the appointment of Peter Horwich as vice president, marketing. Horwich previously directed global strategic marketing for respiratory therapies at Abiomed, now J&J MedTech.

REAL ESTATE

Newmark, a national commercial real estate firm, announced the promotion of tenant advisory expert Jim Damiani to vice chairman, specializing in tenant/buyer representation for local and national firms in the Twin Cities market.

SERVICES

Arrive Logistics, an Austin, Texas-based provider of freight transport and logistics to industry, announced the opening of an office at 428 Minnesota St., Unit 500, St. Paul, its ninth North American office.

SPONSORSHIPS

Donaldson Co. Inc., a Bloomington-based maker of filtration systems for industry, announced its partnership with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games set to take place in June 2026 in Minneapolis.

TECHNOLOGY

Clearfield, a Plymouth-based communication fiber management company, announced the appointment of Anis Khemakhem as chief marketing officer, effective Jan. 1. Khemakhem previously was the company’s vice president of Global Technology Platforms. He succeeds Kevin Morgan, who transitions into the newly created role of executive adviser to the CEO.

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