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Operating as an Extension of Your Team

APEX works well with business because we understand business. Our leadership and staff are comprised of seasoned professionals and executives with extensive experience leading private sector organizations.

 

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Lisa Bodine
Chair

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Co-Owner & President Giant Voices, Inc.

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Frank Frederickson
Vice Chair

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Vice President – Customer Experience  Minnesota Power, an ALLETE Company

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Steve Burgess
Immediate Past Chair

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CEO National Bank of Commerce

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Brad Beard
Secretary

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Chief Operating Officer Essentia Health

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Brian Thun
Treasurer

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Senior Vice President/CFO maurices

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Chancellor Lendley Black
At-Large Member

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Chancellor University of Minnesota Duluth

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Mike Boeselager
At-Large Member

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Vice President of Support Services St. Luke's Hospital

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Deb DeLuca
At-Large Member

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Executive Director Duluth Seaway Port Authority

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Craig Fellman
At-Large Member

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President The Jamar Company

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Lorraine Little
At-Large Member

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Director, Community Engagement, U.S. PAC Enbridge

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