Our Notable Executives in Marketing hail from virtually every industry: education, health care, finance, transportation, manufacturing, construction, law, economic development, tourism, arts—even a cemetery association—as well as nonprofits and agencies. They are often the faces of their companies, an especially challenging role this past year during a pandemic and a civil rights movement. They juggle a wide range of responsibilities, from public relations and communications, to partnerships and recruiting. These 32 individuals are quick and nimble, always ready to face any challenge head-on.

Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive. It includes only people who were nominated and accepted after editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must be serving in a C-suite or senior-level marketing role in Minnesota, have at least five years of experience in marketing, and have shown the ability to create significant, positive, and measurable results in their field.