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Kobaca Mankato, Inc. (GMG) waxa ay u jirtaa in si ula kac ah loo horumariyo xarunta gobolka

Tan waxaa lagu gaaraa kor u qaadista, taageeridda iyo u adeegida sidii kicinta horumarinta dhaqaalaha iyada oo loo marayo kobaca ganacsiga, xajinta iyo soo jiidashada; kobcinta kartida, xajinta iyo soo jiidashada; nolosha gobolka iyo u doodista suuqa. Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. waxa uu ka kooban yahay afar qaybood oo ganacsi;

  • Kobaca Mankato Weyn, ururka rugta ganacsiga iyo horumarinta dhaqaalaha gobolka oo u adeegaya suuqa gobolka
  • Booqo Mankato, ururka maaraynta goobta degaanka
  • Iskaashiga Xarunta Magaalada, ururka horumarinta magaalada hoose
  • GreenSeam, kaas oo ka faa'iideysanaya beeraha si loo dhiso hantida baaxadda leh ee gobolka si loo horumariyo dhaqaalaha Ag.
John Kind
Interim President & CEO, Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.

John was just recently selected to serve in his role as Interim President and CEO of Greater Mankato Growth. Previously, he served for fifteen years as the Executive Director of the Mankato Family YMCA. Before that, for twenty-three years at Taylor Corporation he filled several roles, including Controller, Division President and Business Group Vice President. John graduated from Minnesota State, Mankato with a degree in accounting. He has served as a volunteer for many organizations and currently serves on the Kiwanis Camp Patterson and the Mankato Symphony Orchestra boards. He is an ambassador for the Minnesota State University Mankato Foundation and sits on his church’s finance committee.  He is married to Wendy, and they have two grown children who reside in the Mankato area. He enjoys golf and singing in his church choir.

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Andy Wilke
Madaxweyne Ku Xigeenka Fulinta, Kobaca Mankato Weyn

Andy joined Greater Mankato Growth in 2021. He oversees the chamber of commerce and all advocacy efforts across the entire GMG, Inc. organization. He previously worked with Brookfield Properties for nearly ten years managing shopping centers in Iowa, Georgia, and Minnesota. Andy is also a former small business owner and he previously worked for the Minnesota House of Representatives. He is a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Ashlee White
Booqo Agaasimaha Mankato

Ashlee White waxay ku biirtay ururka iyada oo ah Agaasimaha Booqashada Mankato ee Febraayo 2023. Waxay leedahay in ka badan toban sano oo xiriir dadweyne iyo khibrad suuqgeyn, oo ay ku jiraan shaqada socdaalka iyo ololaha dalxiiska ee meelaha gudaha iyo kuwa caalamiga ah sida Booqashada Tucson, Wasaaradda Dalxiiska Israel, Booqo Wales, Booqo South Walton iyo Dalxiiska Los Cabos. Waxay sidoo kale hogaamisay dadaallo isgaarsiineed oo dhameystiran oo loogu talagalay hoteello, maqaayado, munaasabado, iyo meelo soo jiidasho leh oo adduunka oo dhan ah. Waxay shahaadada koowaad ee jaamacadda ka qaadatay Jaamacadda Gobolka Minnesota, Mankato xagga isgaarsiinta guud iyada oo aan qaan-gaarin xagga suuqgeynta. Kadib qalin-jabinta, waxay ku dhawaad toban sano ku qaadatay inay ka shaqeyso Magaalada New York, ka hor intaysan dib ugu laaban Mankato 2019.

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Sam Ziegler
Agaasimaha GreenSeam

Sam Ziegler waxa uu aad u jecel yahay dhammaan waxyaalaha la xidhiidha beeraha. Ka mid noqoshada siinta cuntada, quudinta, shidaalka iyo fiberka qoysaska deegaankayaga ee qoysaska dibedaha ah waa xirfad cajiib ah oo ay tahay qayb. Booskan, Ziegler wuxuu la shaqeeyaa daneeyayaasha muhiimka ah ee dhismaha isbahaysiga iyada oo ay weheliso horumarinta iyo fulinta dadaallada istaraatiijiyadeed ee muhiimka ah kuwaas oo ah qaybaha muhiimka ah si loo xaqiijiyo rabitaanka GreenSeam. Sam waxa uu ku dhawaad toban sano la qaatay Golaha Cilmi-baadhista Soybean-ka ee Minnesota iyo Ururka Beeralayda Soybean ee Minnesota waana lammaane jiilka afraad iyo hawl-wadeenka Beeraha Ziegler, oo ku yaalla agagaarka Good Thunder. Sam wuxuu ku raaxaystaa inuu noqdo aabbe iyo ninkeeda, oo madadaaladana wuxuu jecel yahay inuu ciyaaro kubbadda koleyga, ka laadlaadda harada ama ugaarsiga.

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Joelle Baumann
Maareeyaha Dhacdooyinka Gaarka ah, Booqo Mankato

Joelle waa ka qalin jabiyay Machadka Hogaaminta Mankato. Joelle waxa ay dhigatay Kulliyadda Bethany Lutheran ee magaalada Mankato, halkaas oo ay uga ciyaartay kooxda kubbadda laliska, iyada oo ka qalin jabisay shahaado cilmiga Biology-ga sannadkii 2008. Kadib waxa ay dhigatay Jaamacadda Gobolka Minnesota ee Mankato waxaanay ka qalin jabisay 2012 oo ay ka qaadatay shahaadada Cunnada iyo Nafaqada iyo iyada oo aan qaan-gaar ahayn ee Shirkadaha & Jirdhiska Bulshada. Shaqada ka baxsan waxaad ka heli kartaa iyada oo waqti la raaxaysanaysa gabadheeda, wiilkeeda iyo ninkeeda, la joogista qoyska iyo asxaabta, ciyaarista kubbadda laliska iyo inay dibadda joogto.

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Brittany Bowman
Program & Events Coordinator, Greater Mankato Growth

Brittany joined the Greater Mankato Growth Inc., team in January 2024 as the Program & Events Coordinator, primarily working with the Young Professionals program. She grew up in Amery, Wisconsin and graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in 2006 with a degree in Sociology and Health Communiation. She then went to Alexandria Technical College and received her Law Enforcement Degree and Skills Completion Certificate in 2008. Brittany and her family enjoy attending community events and MSU sporting events when they are not busy with children's activities (soccer, football, and baseball). Brittany and her family also like traveling, hiking, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and having bonfires.

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Holly Callaghan
Iskuduwaha Horumarinta Dhaqaalaha, GreenSeam

Holly waa qof u dhalatay Minnesota, kuna dhalatay kuna kortay agagaarka St. Paul. Waxay ku soo kortay agagaarka kambaska Extension University of Minnesota halkaas oo ay ku kortay inay jeclaato carradayada quruxda badan ee Minnesota. Waxay u guurtay Mankato 2020 ka dib markii ay ka qalinjabisay North Central University oo ay ka qaadatay shahaadada ganacsiga. Ka dib markii uu ka shaqeeyay maaliyadda maxalliga ah iyo horumarinta aqoonta ganacsiyada si kibirka leh ugu yeedha gurigeena, Holly waxa ay noqotay mid aad u xiiseeya dhaqaalaha Mankato ee Weyn - gaar ahaan beeraha. Waqtigeeda firaaqada ah, waxay ku raaxaysataa orodka raadraaca, ku ciyaarista kooxdeeda, iyo inay wakhti la qaadato ninkeeda & shaybaadhka madow.

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Darcy Geli
Maareeyaha Maaliyadda & Faa'iidooyinka, Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.

Darcy wuxuu ku biiray Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Janaayo 2022 isagoo ah Maareeyaha Maaliyadda iyo Faa'iidooyinka. Darcy waxay u shaqaynaysay Taylor Corporation 23 sano, iyada oo shaqadeeda ka bilawday waaxda xisaabaadka waxayna u adeegtay doorar hogaamineed oo kala duwan ururka, ugu dambayntii waxay ahayd maareeyaha wax iibsiga. Darcy waa ka qalin jabiyay Jaamacadda Minnesota, Morris, isagoo haysta shahaado Maareynta Ganacsiga iyo Dhaqaalaha. Shaqada ka baxsan, Darcy waxay leedahay 1 gabadh. Waxay ku raaxaysataa safarka, iyo waqti la qaadashada saaxiibada iyo qoyska.

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Shannon Gullicson
Agaasimaha Barnaamijyada Hogaaminta, Kobaca Mankato Weyn

Shannon waxay mas'uul ka tahay kormeerida Machadka Hoggaaminta Weyn ee Mankato, Guddiga Dhawaaqa Fulinta ee Mankato Weyn iyo Kala-duwanaanshaha Mankato iyo Iskaashiga Sinnaanta. Shannon waxay lahayd in ka badan 30 sano oo waayo-aragnimo hogaamineed ah ururada aan faa'iido doonka ahayn iyo kuwa faa'iido doonka ah waxayna hadda u adeegtaa Guddiga Agaasimayaasha ee Kiwanis Holiday Lights oo waa madaxweynaha Camp Patterson, Inc. Intaa waxaa dheer, iyadu waa Guddoomiyihii hore ee Mankato United Way. Shannon waxay ka qalin jabisay Jaamacadda Gobolka Minnesota, Mankato oo haysata BS xagga Isgaarsiinta Mass iyo ilmo yar oo ku jira Isgaarsiinta Hadalka. Meel ka baxsan goobta shaqada, Shannon waxay ku raaxaysataa golfing, cunto karinta, dubista, madadaalada, safarka, iyo tabaruca.

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Rachel Hermanson
Design & Marketing Coordinator, Visit Mankato

Rachel joined Visit Mankato in June of 2023 as Design and Marketing Coordinator. She is a graduate of Bethany Lutheran College and Rasmussen University with degrees in Liberal Arts and Graphic Design. Originally hailing from Albert Lea, Rachel considers Mankato her “second hometown.” In her role with Visit Mankato, she enjoys promoting all of the wonderful amenities that the Greater Mankato area has to offer both visitors and residents. Prior to joining the Visit Mankato team, Rachel worked as a Graphic Designer for Navitor and Corporate Graphics Commercial, and as a Pre-media Specialist at Capstone Publishing. Rachel also has past experience working as a Promotional Products Assistant for Thysse in Oregon, Wisconsin, and as a Member and Communications Manager for the Oregon, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys hiking, horseback riding, reading, listening to music, and spending time with her family.

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Joy Leafblad
Maamulaha Ciyaaraha & Dhacdooyinka Gaarka ah, Booqo Mankato

Joy waxay shahaadada koowaad ee jaamacadda ka qaadatay Jaamacadda Gobolka Minnesota, Mankato ee Waxbarashada Jirka iyo Jaamacadda Baylor oo haysata Masters xagga Waxbarashada Jirka & Horumarinta Fayoqabka. Waxay ku noolayd oo ay ka shaqaynaysay Mankato ilaa 2007. Joy waxay la shaqeysay Mankato Family YMCA iyo Xarunta Fayaqabka ee Gobolka ee Morris, Minnesota, iyada oo diiradda saareysa ka qaybgalka bulshada iyo horumarinta dhacdooyinka iyo barnaamijka. Joy waxay ku raaxaysataa ka shaqaynta bulshada si mutadawacnimo ah iyo inay wakhti la qaadato gabadheeda iyo qoyskeeda.

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Tanner Meredith
Kaaliyaha Suuqgeynta, Growth Mankato Growth, Inc.

Tanner joined the Greater Mankato Growth team in May of 2023 as a Marketing Assistant. He is a recent graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in Marketing. In his role with the chamber, he enjoys getting to meet all of our member businesses and helping promote the economic growth and vitality of our region. Prior to joining the team, Tanner worked as a Communications & Marketing Assistant at Minnesota State University, Mankato in eSports. He also has experience in the IBE Program at the university helping promote his own business. Outside of work, Tanner loves to play pickleball, video games, and trying new places in the area to eat.

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Benjamin Muehlenhardt
Iskuduwaha Suuqgeynta, GreenSeam

Magaalada uu ka soo jeedo Ben waa Little Falls, Minnesota, laakiin shantii sano ee la soo dhaafay, wuxuu u yimid inuu jeclaado oo u waco aagga Mankato guriga. Dhawr bilood gudahood, waxa uu ku dhamayn doonaa shahaadadiisa Maaraynta Suuqgeynta ee South Central College. Waxa uu jecel yahay naqshadaynta garaafyada maadaama uu iskii wax u baray Adobe Illustrator oo si cajiib ah ugu faraxsan yahay inuu sifeeyo xirfadihiisa gudaha booskan. Ben waxa uu jecel yahay in uu wax karsado oo uu dubto wakhtiga firaaqada, taas oo ka imanaysa la-qaadashada maalmaha fasaxa ah ee ayeeyo markii uu ahaa ilmo. Waxa kale oo uu jecel yahay inuu ciyaaro gitaarka, wakhti la qaato saaxiibtiis afar sano jir ah iyo eygooda, oo uu daawado Vikings-ka Minnesota.

Bmuehlenhardt
@greatermankato.com

Annabelle Raske
Kaaliyaha Suuqgeynta, Growth Mankato Growth, Inc.

Annabelle joined the Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. team in May of 2023 as a Marketing Assistant supporting Visit Mankato, City Center Partnership, and GreenSeam. She grew up just 30 minutes south of Mankato, and graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2021 with a degree in Business Management. You can find her in outside of work on the lake, baking, gardening, or hosting friends and family gatherings.

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Jake Rinehart
Economic Development Specialist, Greater Mankato Growth, REDA

Jake joined Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. in January 2024 as an Economic Development Specialist. He previously spent 3.5 years at KEYC News Now as a Digital Content Producer before moving to Corporate Graphics International (a division of Taylor Corporation) in October 2023. Jake is originally from St. Peter and graduated from St. Peter High School in 2015. He is a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato where he studied marketing and mass media. Outside of work, Jake enjoys fishing, golfing, live music, and soccer.

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Liz Sharp
Agaasimaha Dhacdada Ganacsiga & Iibka; Agaasimaha Hawlaha Xafiiska, Growth Mankato Growth, Inc.

Liz has held multiple positions with the organization's predecessors, the Greater Mankato Chamber of Commerce from 1994 - 2007. She is responsible for overseeing the implementation and success of all special events for the organization (Business Before & After Hours; Annual Meeting; Business Showcase; Songs on the Lawn; Greater Mankato on the Green; Business Reception at Vikings Training Camp; Tour of Manufacturing; and the Business Awards & Hall of Fame... to name a few). Liz attended the University of Maryland in Munich, Germany. Liz is also a graduate of the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and the YWCA's Elizabeth Kearney Women's Leadership. Outside of work, Liz loves spending time with family and friends, gardening and traveling.

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Beth Smith
Administrative Coordinator, Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. ​

Beth joined Greater Mankato Growth in February 2023 as Administrative Coordinator. Before that she worked for over 30 years at various divisions of Taylor Corporation, primarily in Accounts Payable and Purchasing. She graduated from the University of Minnesota, Morris with a degree in English. Beth has lived in Mankato most of her life and is happy to be part of an organization that has such a positive impact on our region. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, indulging in her life-long love of reading, and enjoying the beauty of Minnesota’s State Parks.

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Ryan Vesey
Business Development Director, Greater Mankato Growth, REDA​

Ryan joined the Greater Mankato Growth team in February 2020 as an Economic Development Specialist and has now moved to Business Development Director. His role entails working with existing businesses to help resolve challenges they are facing, engaging new and prospective businesses to establish locations in the Greater Mankato area, and liaising with education and workforce development partners. Ryan graduated from Windom Area High School prior to attending the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with a BA in European History in 2015.

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Ines Wingert
Marketing & Communications Manager, Greater Mankato Growth

Ines has a Master of Arts in Technical Communication from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Public Relations, and Mass Communications from the University of Zagreb, Croatia. Ines has over a decade of experience developing and executing marketing strategies, managing external and internal communication, brand development, and more. Prior to her joining Greater Mankato Growth, Inc., Ines was a Marketing & Communications Manager at the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, where she worked from its infancy to the established organization it is today. She is a graduate of the YMCA Mankato's Elizabeth Kearney's Women's Leadership Ines, and an active volunteer through various organizations, including the COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic and La Leche League International. Ines also serves on multiple committees at Mankato Area Public Schools. As a native of Croatia, Ines brings a unique perspective to our organization and is excited to apply her international life experiences to the work of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. and the community as a whole.

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Liz Sharp
Agaasimaha Dhacdada Ganacsiga & Iibka; Agaasimaha Hawlaha Xafiiska, Growth Mankato Growth, Inc.

Liz has held multiple positions with the organization's predecessors, the Greater Mankato Chamber of Commerce from 1994 - 2007. She is responsible for overseeing the implementation and success of all special events for the organization (Business Before & After Hours; Annual Meeting; Business Showcase; Songs on the Lawn; Greater Mankato on the Green; Business Reception at Vikings Training Camp; Tour of Manufacturing; and the Business Awards & Hall of Fame... to name a few). Liz attended the University of Maryland in Munich, Germany. Liz is also a graduate of the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and the YWCA's Elizabeth Kearney Women's Leadership. Outside of work, Liz loves spending time with family and friends, gardening and traveling.

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