Growing Towerside’s Leadership
June 19, 2024 by towersideadmin
Each year in June, Towerside’s Supported Organizations have the opportunity to vote for Board of Director candidates that are recruited and nominated by our Nominations Committee. This year’s slate of candidates represent an impressive breadth of experience that will grow key areas of Towerside’s work. Learn more about this year's nominees.
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Stephen Klimek named Towerside Innovation District’s Executive Director
May 20, 2024 by towersideadmin
Bringing expertise in asset-based community and economic development, Klimek is Towerside Innovation District’s first executive director. “We are thrilled to welcome Stephen Klimek as a leader with a proven track record of creative problem solving, building organizational capacity, and prioritizing equity and diversity for vibrant communities,” said Sabina Saksena, Towerside Board President.
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Harvest Festival 2022
December 11, 2022 by towersideadmin
The Fall Harvest Festival was held on September 22nd in the newly named Bridal Veil Gardens.
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Nominees for Board of Directors
May 30, 2022 by towersideadmin
Board of Director Nominations with Terms ending in 2025
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2022 Board of Directors
May 30, 2022 by towersideadmin
2022 Towerside Board of Directors
Diane Rucker Towerside Board Chairperson; Executive Director, University Enterprise Labs
Nina Axelson Founder, Grid Catalyst
Michael Berthelsen Vice President for University Services, University of Minnesota
Gina Ciganik CEO, Healthy Building Network
Metric Giles Policy Coordinator, Community Stabilization Project
Richard Gilyard President, Prospect Park 2020
Gloria Jeff Metro District Livability District Director, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Eddie Landenberger Assembly
Pat Mascia Managing Director, University of Minnesota Foundation
Karen Nelson Manager of Engineering Services, Versa-Lok
Vince Netz Treasurer, Towerside Business Alliance
Karl Reichert Executive Director, The Textile Center
Sam Rockwell Executive Director, Move Minnesota
Eric Weiss Program Director, The Trust for Public Land