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Poser named Quilter of the Year Minnesota Quilters name Sue Poser, owner, Gruber’s
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Quilt Shop, the 2015 Quilter of the Year at their annual
GASLIGHT EXPANDS
convention. For over 30 years, Gruber’s has been
Gaslight Creative expanded its offices in downtown St. Cloud. In March 2014, Gaslight moved into the 200 suite and in July, the company took over the first floor of the same building. The expansion adds new offices, a conference room and a client reception area.
recognized as a mainstay in Minnesota quilt fabric business. Poser brought Gruber’s to St. Cloud in 1998 and has since expanded to a larger shop in Waite Park. She was featured on the cover of Business Central Magazine in July 2006.
NEW AT THE TOP
Randy Trimm, 54 COBORN’S PROMOTES Coborn’s, Inc. promoted two executives: Becky Estby, senior vice president of human resources and organizational development, and Lisa Ellis, vice president of real estate. Estby joined Coborn’s in 2011 and has over 20 years of experience in HR leadership. Ellis joined Coborn’s last year with over 25 years of real estate experience.
WEAVER JOINS IIW Jessica Weaver joined IIW Minnesota as an architect. She will work on a variety of K-12 school projects.
PROCESSPRO MAKES TOP 20 LIST ProcessPro was included on the annual list of CIO Review’s 20 Most Promising Food and Beverage Technology Solution Providers of 2015. The company was recognized for its in-depth experience working with a wide variety of process manufacturers in the food and beverage industry. The annual list of companies is selected by a panel of experts and members of CIO Review’s editorial board to recognize and promote technology entrepreneurship. Continued on page 22.
President/Chief Executive Officer Great River Federal Credit Union Previous Employer: CU*Answers Grand Rapids, Michigan. Prior to this employer, I served for 4+ years as CEO for the largest faith-based/Catholic Credit Union in the State of Ohio. What will you miss most about your previous position? The interaction, support, and consulting provided to the 238 member Credit Unions that furthered my knowledge, growth, and insight of the credit union industry. In addition, the innovative environment that fostered evaluation, development and implementation of member-based solutions. When did you start your current position?
November 18, 2014. I arrived at Great River October 6th and worked with the retiring CEO to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for employees, members, and the organization. What are you looking forward to most in your new position? I’m excited about the opportunity to develop the skills and abilities of our most important resource: our employees. Products and services are homogenous, the real difference is people. People maximization is something that I am passionate about. Where did you grow up? A rural environment in a farming-based community in
Northeast Ohio. Baling hay, doing chores, and milking cows provided a valuable foundation that I draw on every day. What are your hobbies? I enjoy listening to music, particularly Classic Rock and the Blues. Blues artist Joe Bonamassa is a current favorite. I also enjoy reading, historical topics are a favorite.
Fun fact: I’m an NFL owner. As a Green Bay Packer shareholder, lifelong fan, and believer in the Lombardi way, I support the Packers. Maybe not the best facts to share here in Vikings’ Country… .
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