International Facilities Management Association
Governance, strategic planning, member engagement, and organizational leadership.
LEADERSHIP + COMMUNITY
Leadership extends beyond the organization.
Governance, professional leadership, advocacy, philanthropy, and community stewardship have been recurring parts of my career for more than three decades.
“Success should leave more than financial results. It should leave stronger organizations and stronger communities.”
Businesses do not operate in isolation. They exist within communities, create opportunities for families, support local organizations, develop future leaders, and contribute to the places where people live and work.
Throughout my career, I have believed that commercial success and community impact reinforce one another. Organizations that invest in their communities earn trust. Trust strengthens relationships. Relationships create long-term opportunity.
BOARD, PROFESSIONAL & INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
National Franchise Owners Board
Supported strategic initiatives across the national ASI franchise organization.
International Interior Design Association
Professional leadership and advocacy, including organized Capitol action days around issues affecting the design profession.
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
Regional business and community leadership.
American Society of Interior Designers
Professional governance and industry advancement.
American Institute of Architects
Committee leadership at the intersection of the built environment and professional practice.
Retail Design Institute
Helped build professional community and advance retail design leadership.
Entrepreneurs’ Organization • Minneapolis Downtown Council
Ongoing engagement with entrepreneurial and civic leadership communities.
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
Totino-Grace Gala
Creative Director
Over roughly three decades of leadership, annual gala net proceeds grew from approximately $100,000 to a best year above $1.2 million, alongside long-term creative direction and institutional stewardship.
Eagle Minneapolis
LGBTQ+ Community Leadership
Partners with nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, businesses, and advocacy groups to strengthen Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community through inclusive programming, charitable initiatives, educational events, and community engagement.
SELECTED RECOGNITION
Volunteer of the YearIIDA Northland Chapter
National Leadership RecognitionASI Signage National Franchise Owners Board
Multiple Sales Excellence AwardsAcross multiple organizations
Rookie of the Year • Most Valuable PlayerMDC Wallcoverings