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2025 MPI Minnesota Board Slate

By: Clint Greenebaum, CMP | May 31, 2024

Dear MPI Minnesota Members,

As chairperson of this year’s Nominating Committee, it is my pleasure to announce the slate of candidates who have been selected to serve on the 2025 MPI Minnesota Chapter Board of Directors. 

A call for Chapter board nominations resulted in a pool of candidates. Candidates accepted the nomination by submitting a questionnaire addressing their experience, interest, and involvement with the Chapter. The Chapter Nominations Committee reviewed the questionnaires and interviewed each candidate. Board positions were then discussed and voted on by the Nominations Committee. Selection was based on qualifications, leadership, and the ability to fulfill and excel in the elected position.

Please welcome your 2025 MPI Minnesota Chapter Board of Directors:

President-Elect
Sarah Wilmes, Destination Sales Director, Mall of America
Director of Finance
Lisa Benevides, Senior Events & Sponsorships Specialist, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Director of Education
Kendra Wente, Sales Manager, The Saint Paul Hotel

Director of Marketing & Communications
Kane Harris, Speaker Consultant, Elan Speakers Agency

Director of Membership
Mark Moen, Destination Sales Executive, JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America

The following individuals will be continuing their service on the Board of Directors to comprise the full Board for 2025:

President
Nicole Palkowitsch, Manager, Event Planning and Meeting Management, RiverSource

Immediate Past President
Savannah Fargen, National Account Executive, Meet Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association
Vice President of Finance
Lyssa Wainright, Complex Sales Manager, Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District and Aloft Minneapolis
Vice President of Education
Jenny Ng, CMP, Event Planning Senior Manager, National Co+op Grocers
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Katy Billig, CMP, Senior Sales Manager-Group and Business Travel, InterContinental Hotel Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
Vice President of Membership
Emily Youngs, CMP, Owner, Events by Emily, LLC
If you have questions about the nomination process or the slate, please get in touch with office@mpimn.org.

Sincerely,
Clint Greenebaum Immediate Past President and Nominations Chair
 

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Clint Greenebaum
Clint Greenebaum, CMP
Director of Sales Marketing at DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport

 
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