Minnesota Business Hall of Fame

2024 Inductees

Jay Lund

Jay Lund

During a 12-year run as Andersen’s CEO, Lund more than doubled revenue, introduced new products, and built a strong management team.

Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen

Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen

Founders of the world’s largest fitness franchise, Anytime Fitness, this entrepreneurial duo continues to expand the reach of their health and wellness enterprise through acquisitions and a recent strategic merger.

Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly

Kelly has been a trailblazer, building two bank brands in the Twin Cities and effectively addressing social issues as a strong civic leader.

Melanie Benjamin

Melanie Benjamin

She’s ushered in an era of prosperity for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe through diversified business ventures and firm leadership.

Ken Larson

Ken Larson

He built a mattress shop into a regional furniture chain and an even larger real estate footprint.