Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is APEX’s governing body who serves as the officers of our organization.

Staff Listings

Rachel Johnson

President & CEO

Economic Development

Rachel joined APEX in September 2022 and leads the organization as President and CEO. Throughout her career, she’s cultivated strong community relationships and advocated for industrial projects that support job growth, career development and economic investment throughout the region. At APEX, she works to drive...

Laurie Kramka

Project Manager

Economic Development

Laurie Kramka joined APEX in January of 2024.  Her responsibilities include tracking and managing the implementation of APEX projects.  To effectively fulfill these requirements, Laurie is responsible for defining project scope and objectives, managing schedules and work plans, identifying resources, networking with stakeholders and organizations,...

Matt Shermoen

Senior Business Developer

Matt joined the APEX team in 2019 as Business Developer.  Matt is responsible for attracting, expanding and retaining key strategic employers within the region, and leverages his sales expertise to build relationships with management personnel, demonstrating how expanding in or relocating to the APEX region leads...

Frank Frederickson

Chair

Board

Vice President – Customer Experience & Engineering Services Minnesota Power, an ALLETE Company

Lorraine Little

Vice Chair

Board

Director, Corporate Citizenship & Strategic Partnerships Enbridge

Lisa Bodine

Immediate Past Chair

Board

Co-Owner & President Giant Voices, Inc.

Brad Beard

Secretary

Board

Chief Operating Officer Essentia Health

Mike Boeselager

Treasurer

Board

Vice President of Support Services St. Luke's Hospital

Deb DeLuca

At-Large Member

Board

Executive Director Duluth Seaway Port Authority

Craig Fellman

At-Large Member

Board

Senior Vice President APi Group

Ken Johnson

At-Large Member

Board

President & CEO North Shore Bank - Duluth, Minnesota

David McMillian

At-Large Member

Board

Interim Chancellor of the University of Minnesota Duluth

Brian Thun

At-Large Member

Board

Senior Vice President/CFO maurices

Steve Burgess

Immediate Past Chair

CEO National Bank of Commerce

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