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Bob graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree and from Utah State University with a Doctorate in Education.
Bob's career began as a teacher and coach in Redwood Falls and then as principal of Wanamingo High School. He moved into the business world—working for IBM from 1969-1971 as an Educational Consultant in Data Processing.
After completing his Doctorate in Education, Bob returned to education as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Worthington, and then he became Superintendent of Schools at Waseca in 1974.
Returning to the business world in 1975, Bob joined Brown Printing Company in Waseca as Director of Marketing. Following positions of Vice President of Manufacturing and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Brown, he went to work for Taylor Corporation in 1988 as Group Vice President of the Commercial Division.
He was a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees for six years and served two years as the chairman. He currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Business, Education and Regional Partnerships at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
John received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Industrial Technology and his Master of Science degree in Biology from Emporia State University in Kansas and his Doctor of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado.
John's teaching experience began at Wetmore Public Schools in Wetmore, Kansas where he was a Biology and Chemistry teacher. In 1971 John taught in the Department of Biological Sciences at Minnesota State University, Mankato for 27 years and then became dean of the College of Science Engineering and Technology in 1998 and retired in June 2008 after 37 years of service. During his tenure as dean, he had many accomplishments, including his help in laying the groundwork for securing the funding for Leonard A. Ford Hall.
John has received funding for several grants including the following: the National Science Foundation which provided scholarships for students in engineering, engineering technology, mathematics and computer science programs; Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) which established the start-up of the Center of Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering; U.S. Department of Energy to establish the Minnesota Center for Renewable Energy; and from the Minnesota Legislature which provides funding for the International Renewable Energy Technology Institute of Minnesota (IRETIMN).
In August of 2008, after enjoying retirement for a few days, he joined the Division of Strategic Business, Education and Regional Partnerships as Director of Business Partnerships and continues in that role as well as serves as Interim Director of IRETIMN.
Ann has been immersed as a, practitioner, instructor, and partnership developer in the manufacturing arena for the past 16 years building off a 10 year career in service management, sales, operations management, and business development. She has held or been appointed to private and public leadership roles in applied areas of Lean, ISO, strategic planning, employee, and student development.
She earned a BS from The University of Wisconsin, Stout in 1982, and an MS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) from Minnesota State University, Mankato, in 1999. Joining Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2000, as a full-time faculty in the Department of Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (AMET), she concentrated on senior and graduate manufacturing management coursework, applied industry projects for students and industry training. She served as the AMET Department Chair for three years before joining Extended Learning to broaden partnerships for the university in 2009. She currently serves as the Director of Partnerships with a Twin Cities metro focus along with greater Minnesota outreach for business and industry.
Since 1995 she has consulted and coached with numerous sizes and types of organizations in quality and Lean integration. These include Winnebago Manufacturing, Delta Waseca, VTEK, Inc, Chandler Industries, Year-A-Round, Suzlon, Advanced Wireless, MICO Inc., Condux Int’l, AGCO-Jackson, Department of Economic and Employment Development, Rolco Inc., Secure Computing, Truck Bodies Equipment International, and others. Ann has also developed and coached students with numerous Sr. Design and Graduate Project experiences directly applied within industry. Her professional mission is to advocate for partner economic success through education and applied training solutions.
Cindy has spent her professional working career at Minnesota State University, Mankato and comes to the Division of Strategic Business, Education and Regional Partnerships with a wide and varied knowledge of the University. In addition to providing support to the Vice President and the Division, she provides administrative assistance to the International Renewable Energy Technology Institute of Minnesota IRETIMN.
Cindy has a strong commitment to excellence and integrity and appreciates the challenge of playing a significant role within the division. She has completed the Minnesota State Mankato Leadership Institute and was recognized and honored at President Davenport’s 2009 Convocation while receiving the Outstanding Service Award. She has also been recognized by the President’s Commission on the Status of Women, the Women’s Center, and the Panhellenic Council as a “Woman of Courage and Vision”.
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