Business People: John Heshelman called Chief Investment Officer at Securian

Financial services

Securian FinancialSt. Paul, announced the promotion of John Heshelman To vice -president and chief investment officer. Heshelman joined Securian Financial in 2021 as head of private credit.

EDUCATION

Kiddie AcademyA national chain of franchise learning centers for early childhood, announced the planned opening and groundbreaking of a location at 805 Stephens Way in Woodbury. The franchise is owned and is managed by Andrew And I love lemonAnd Josh And Caitlin Orloff.

Food industry

Qualitu Sampling SystemsAn Oakdale-based liquid sampling and equipment provider for quality and safety controls for dairy and food industry, announced David Roesser As a Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Ian Daviswho retires. Roeser joins Qualitru after serving as CEO of Encina Development Group.

Honor

The Minnesota Elder Justice CenterA support organization based in Minneapolis for vulnerable older adults and their families announced Martin Fleischhacker as it is 2025 Jane Ochrumowycz Award for advocacy recipient. Fleischhacker was a senior financial fraud Ombudsman and civilian enforcement contacts on the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The prize recognizes Minnesotans for their excellent advocacy for vulnerable adults. … The Courage ProjectA national initiative of major philanthropias and non -profit organizations has announced that Isaac Garcia by Isaac’s blessing bags In St. Paul was included in the second series of Awardees. The blessing bags of ISSAC supports homeless people by offering basic needs through bags filled with essential lifestyle goods. The Courage Project is designed to honor everyday acts of social courage that protect democracy and strengthen community life.

LAW

FredriksonMinneapolis, that lawyer announced Liège Veterinarians has become a member of his real estate and construction group. … Fish & RichardsonMinneapolis, announced the promotion of Elham -Tormer To general counselor, with effect from 1 July. She succeeds Roger D. FeldmanThat retires on December 31. Dehbozorgi was appointed in August 2024 as the inaugural Chief Legal Risk Officer of the company. Minnesota State Bar Association announced the following members of its Executive Committee 2025-2026: President: Tom Pack, Faegre Drinker; President-Elect: Kenya Bodden, Amazon; Treasurer: Nicole Kettwick, Brandt Kettwick Defense; Secretary: Sarah Soucie Eyberg, Soucie Eyberg LawAnd Brooke Hein, Monarch Healthcare ManagementChairman of the new lawyers section. … the Ramsey County Bar Association announced the following new leaders for the Bar Year 2025-26: President: Massy Massch, Moersch, Doordorse & Hahn; Chosen president Racy genderVice -president: judge Joseph Meyer; Secretary/Treasurer: Sheina Lang; President fits immediately: Andrew Rorvig. Cheryl Dalby Serves as CEO of the Ramsey County Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association and Hennepin County Bar Association.

Manufacture

Landscape structuresone in Delano, in Minn. established designer and maker of the outdoor playground, announced the promotion of Karlye Emerson to President and CEO, success Pat Faust who retired. Emerson started her career at landscape structures in Human Resources and was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2021.

Medical

SuppliedA developer of sleep apnea treatments, announced in Roseville Then Brounstein As a Chief Executive Officer and board member. Brounstein succeeds Steve Massonwho retired in May. Brounstein previously served as Chief Strategy Officer Greetings medical. … Medtronic announced the appointment of the appointed Dr. Yoon LeeCEO Bee Emory Healthcareto the board of directors. Medtronic is a maker of electronic heart equipment and spine treatments based in Dublin, Ireland with executive offices in Fridley.

PHILANTHROPY

Ameriprise FinancialMinneapolis, announced that it donated almost $ 2 million to more than 85 non-profit organizations in the US as part of its first round of 2025 subsidies. … Andersen Corp.A BayPort-based maker from Windows and Doors for Residential Construction, the following recipients of the Spring 2025 Grant Round announced: LakeView Health Foundation$ 500,000 to expand health care access through the LAKEVIEW Hospital campuses in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and Every meal$ 100,000 in support of efforts for capital and capacity buildings, including the acquisition of construction, for the campaign “Setting the table”.

Sponsorship

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Announced minneapolis established Goal As a platinum partner and the official tennis sponsor. The games are held in the Twin Cities, 20-26 June 2026.