Executive Team & Board of Directors
Minnesota Children’s Museum Executive Team
Dianne Krizan, President
About Dianne
Dianne has a bachelor of science in chemical engineering and a master of public affairs from the University of Minnesota. She focused the first 18 years of her career on research and development, including director of innovation at General Mills. Prior to joining the museum, she led fundraising efforts as managing director of development at Minnesota Public Radio and its national affiliates. Dianne’s favorite ways to play involve golf and photography.
Briana Geurink, Vice President of Philanthropy
About Briana
Briana joined the museum in August 2019. Prior to joining the museum, she served as vice president of advancement at Opportunity Partners and oversaw the annual giving program at Animal Humane Society. Briana is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and an active leader in advancing philanthropy, serving as the Minnesota President for the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2018 and currently serving on the organization’s Board of Directors. Briana’s favorite way to play is gardening with her kids (for the few months when weather allows!).
Bob Ingrassia, Vice President of External Relations
About Bob
Prior to joining the museum, Bob led accounts at an integrated marketing agency in Minneapolis and served as a reporter and editor at news organizations in St. Paul, New York City and Dallas. Bob earned a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota. Fun fact: Bob’s “other car” is a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda convertible.
Jessica Turgeon, Vice President of Museum Experience
About Jessica
Jess joined the museum more than 25 years ago as a part-time cashier. Since then, she has taken on a variety of roles, all of which she has infused with a passion for ensuring a fun and rewarding visitor experience. Jess served as project manager for the museum’s $30 million expansion and renovation, completed in 2017. She now oversees museum exhibits, visitor services and facilities, as well as the museum’s robust traveling exhibits business. Jess has bachelor’s degrees in English and Russian, and a Master of Business Administration from Carlson School of Management. When she is not working, Jess can usually be found immersed in a good book.
Allison Gredesky, Director of Talent Resources
About Allison
Jessica Petrie, Director of Marketing and Communications
About Jessica
Jessica joined the museum in September 2020 after working as the Director of Digital Communications for an integrated marketing communications agency. Prior to that, she oversaw all internal and external communications for the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, one of the largest nonprofit performing arts centers in the country.
With more than a decade of experience in marketing and communications, Jessica has a passion for helping organizations use social media, online content and other digital communications tools to tell their stories and authentically connect with people. Outside of work, Jessica is a big supporter of the arts, loves exploring the city with her family and hopes to someday visit every national park in the country.
Fola Tiamiyu, Director of Finance and Technology
About Fola
Board of Directors
Officers
Drew Zinkel, MD, Chair of the Board, Sr Executive Medical Director of Emergency Medicine, University of MN Medical Center
Suzette Huovinen, Past Chair, President, CEO and Chair, Securian Asset Management
Michael Fiddelke, Past Chair, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Target
Matt Brown, Treasurer, Partner, Tax Services, Lurie, LLP
Kate McRoberts, Secretary, Managing Partner, Fathom Consulting
Board Members
Debra Bauler, Vice President of Global IT, Dow
Frank Bedo, Senior Vice President, bestbuy.com & Merchandising, Best Buy
David Benedict, Senior Director, EY Parthenon
Tricia Brackeen, Vice President Internal Audit, Polaris Industries
Will Brady, SVP Quality and Performance Improvement for Medicare and Medicaid at United Healthcare
Jennifer Bratton, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Adrian Chiu, Executive Vice President and President, Water Solutions, Pentair
Elizabeth Cummings, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dexter Davis, Vice President Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ecolab
Grady Davis, Vice President Global Commercial Marketing, Structural Heart, Medtronic
Stephen Friend, Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Investments, Thrivent Financial
Nicole Garrison, Senior Director, Global Employer Brand, RBC
Ken Hanley, Vice President Research & Development, 3M
John Henningsgard, Managing Director, Piper Sandler & Co
Bryan Hollaway, Senior Principal, Slalom
Mark Hubler, President and CEO, Johnson Brothers
Andrea Jaffee, Strategic Partnership Development Manager, RBC Global Asset Management
Carmen Rodriguez Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Julie Joyce, Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Actuary, Travelers
Jeanne Junker, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Retail Operations, Renewal by Andersen
Su Ryeon Kang, Graduate Student, Arts and Cultural Leadership Program, University of Minnesota
Chris Kelley, President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Compass Capital
Jim Mancini, Vice President, C.H. Robinson
Lariss Maldonado, Lead Counsel, Vice President, Wells Fargo
Katie Milliken, Strategy Director, Corporate Strategy & Development, Cargill, Inc.
Derek Naill, Director, Senior Private Banker, BMO Private Bank
Ben Ollendick, Regional Managing Director, Ascent Private Capital Management of US Bank
Clayton O’Toole, Partner, McKinsey & Company Inc
Scott Peterson, Vice President of Hospitality & Office Development, United Properties
Andrea Piepho, 2nd VP Life and Annuity Product Development, Securian Financial
Marcus Ploeger, Partner, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Elisa Rasmussen, Senior Manager Community Relations, Xcel Energy
Elizabeth Rominski, Parent
Kimberlee Sinclair, Vice President, Digital Customer Experience, H.B. Fuller
Sara Swenson, Director, Goff Public
Cody Warren, Director of Financial Planning & Sr Wealth Advisor, Carlson Capital Management