Experience

Solhem Companies

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Partner/Advisor

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Founding partner and co-owner of real estate development and management company. Since 2009, Solhem has created $500 million in new development, bringing 2000+ apartment units online in the Minneapolis market. Currently active as Strategic Advisor to senior leadership on long-term growth and value preservation; succession planning and compensation; as well as governance, operational and marketing matters.

• Founding Partner/Investor

  • Jul 2008 - Jul 2018

  Founding partner and co-owner of real estate development and management company. Since 2009, Solhem has created over $500 million in new development in the Minneapolis market, consistently delivering double-digit investor returns, forward-thinking sustainable design and award-winning urban development.



University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Fellow (Instructor) - Strategic Sustainability (MGMT714)

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

  Co-teach J-term MBA class on sustainable business strategies and practices. Co-teach J-term MBA class on sustainable business strategies and practices.



General Mills

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Sustainability and Transparency

  • 2014 - 2018

  Led strategy for sustainability brand building and communications; ESG reporting, ratings and rankings; and key transparency-related initiatives for $15B global food company. Delivered top-tier performance across priority surveys including CDP, DJSI and FTSE4Good. Pioneered social media initiatives to connect enterprise sustainability work with businesses ranging from mega brands (Nature Valley and Cheerios) to smaller, natural and organic brands (Mountain High, Cascadian Farm). Accomplished results through hyper-collaboration with key brand, technical and corporate partners around the globe.

• Director, Corporate Social Responsibility

  • 2011 - 2014

  Tapped to build and formalize General Mills's award-winning global CSR program. Led cross-functional teams to: implement inaugural and ongoing GRI reporting; develop the first public-facing climate and human rights policies; improve of year-on-year DJSI and CDP scores; and engage NGO and investor stakeholders.

• Director, Strategy and Innovation

  • 2006 - 2011

  Promoted to co-lead elite cross-functional, innovation team comprised of 10 seasoned professionals. Spearheaded innovation projects to help brands convert industry and cultural trends into compelling growth strategies. Topics included Simplicity in Food and Consumer Attitudes Toward Sustainability. Results fueled development of new product pipelines and ideas for U.S. based and global brands.

• Manager, Marketing | Big G New Enterprises

  • 2004 - 2006

  Selected to lead new product pipeline initiatives across key business segments. Led development of new product offerings for in-market testing and launch. Experimented with new business models.

• Manager, Marketing | New Product Center of Excellence

  • 2002 - 2004

  Selected to develop and roll out company-wide a new products management framework, in a post-merger environment. Pioneered new, front-end innovation offering that evolved into the iSQUAD, an elite internal innovation consulting team.

• Manager, Marketing | Yoplait New Ventures

  • 2000 - 2002

  Promoted to lead new business pipeline efforts for Yoplait New Ventures. Led development of Yoplait's first in-market, drinkable yogurt including consumer discovery, positioning, branding and early marketing strategy.

• Assistant Marketing Manager | Baking and Snacks

  • 1998 - 2000

  Responsible for leading marketing and new products initiatives on key brands. Accomplishments include new-to-world packaging innovation on Gold Medal flour and new product launch for Betty Crocker baked goods.



CSC

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Consulting | Senior Associate

  • 1995 - 1997

  Led clients in creation and implementation of new, operationally efficient business practices. Industry experience includes oil & gas, telecom, utilities, energy/nuclear waste, insurance and the Chicago Public Schools. Led clients in creation and implementation of new, operationally efficient business practices. Industry experience includes oil & gas, telecom, utilities, energy/nuclear waste, insurance and the Chicago Public Schools.



AED

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• International Development | Program Associate

  • 1990 - 1993

  Designed and directed Fulbright-funded international study programs for leaders from developing countries and emerging democracies. Programs covered diverse topics related to democracy, free media and arts and culture. Recipient of AED Development Award. Designed and directed Fulbright-funded international study programs for leaders from developing countries and emerging democracies. Programs covered diverse topics related to democracy, free media and arts and culture. Recipient of AED Development Award.



Coro Leadership Center - St. Louis

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching

• CORO Fellows Program in Public Affairs | Fellow

  • 1989 - 1990

  One of 46 fellows selected nationwide to participate in 10-month leadership development program. Experience included 7 internships across the public, private and non-profit sectors. One of 46 fellows selected nationwide to participate in 10-month leadership development program. Experience included 7 internships across the public, private and non-profit sectors.