Driving the expansion of LaunchPad Golf in the United States.

● Led 8-year effort to renovate Target Center arena. Included legislative campaign, city negotiations, design & construction process.● Completed $200MM+ in real estate development and acquisitions.● Spearheaded the transformational re-development of “Block E” into the teams’ award-winning training center and headquarters at Mayo Clinic Square.● Oversaw the selection process, acquisition of, and the management of the organization's G-League franchise, the Iowa Wolves. Team ranks as top five business performer in 29-team league.● Led the creation of the organization's esports start-up (and fourth franchise) T-Wolves. Gaming which won the NBA2K League national championship in its inaugural season.● Led the first rebranding of the team's franchises in 22 years, including the widely acclaimed uniform program -including the 2019 Prince uniform.● Secured the bid to land the 2018 WNBA All-Star Game.● Led the Timberwolves participation in the NBA Global Games in China including the creation of a trade mission of Minnesota businesses.● One of sports most experienced crisis managers with 33 public crisis situations and 26 coach/GM transitions in 17 years.● Helped lead the transformation of team's community efforts to encompass a re-vamped Fastbreak Foundation and four franchises under one unified community campaign.● Provided leadership in transitioning organization from a basketball team to a sports and entertainment enterprise

● Negotiated 47 television and radio contracts valued at $500MM+● Named top 100 CMO's on twitter by two separate publications● Managed $28MM P&L ● Led a staff of 90 FSE and 100 PTE across 12 departments and 21 disciplines● Took over retail merchandise operations and increased sales 600% in two years● Developed one of sports' first business analytics department ● Led multiple award-winning marketing campaigns● Supported two season ticket sales campaigns that netted 2,000+ new season tickets● Created template for Lynx championship celebrations that was replicated 3 times

● Team crisis manger -including 26 coach/GM changes and 30+ player incidents● Pioneered team-content creation by developing Wolves Vision which produced regularly scheduled (multi- platform) content that was distributed by "owned" channels directly to fans ● Led teams effort to develop social media platforms -now surpassing 18MM+ followers● Created the team's first dedicated digital department● Became second team in the NBA to launch a mobile ap

● One of the first non-sports communications leader of any NBA team● Developed proactive approach to media relations that increased media impressions by 600% YOY● Redesigned Timberwolves website and became first NBA team to utilize Macromedia Flash● Became one of the first pro sports teams to post regular-scheduled video content on its website

Co-created and co-directed one of the agency's largest and most visible accounts, an $12 million "Target Market" adolescent tobacco prevention campaign for the Minnesota Department of Health. Strategy focused on reducing teen smoking by empowering youth and building a grassroots organization of 40,000 teens that exceeded its goal by 800%. The campaign garnered numerous local and national awards for social marketing and integrated marketing.Other responsibilities included staff supervision, new business development, budget oversight, creative development, strategic planning, event planning and management and liaison with sister agencies representing other marketing disciplines.

Built three Midwest state coalitions to advance legislative agendas and assisted in legislative efforts.

Directly managed four areas of the campaign: Field, Political, Greater MN Media and Scheduling. Developed strategies and tactics as well as managing a staff of 25. Also included briefing the candidate prior to appearances and establishing constituency groups that advised the campaign on policy positions.

Developed statewide strategies and tactics for Minnesota's presidential campaign and other Democratic candidates on the general election ballot. Responsible for coordinating field activities and represented the campaign at candidate forums, community meetings, political rallies and college classes. Served as campaign spokesperson in limited television and newspaper interviews and radio talk shows.

Directed the strategic long-range planning of the Attorney General's schedule, managing greater Minnesota media relations efforts and building statewide support for the Attorney General's landmark lawsuit against the Tobacco companies. Duties also included staffing the Attorney General, assisting in inter-governmental affairs and supporting the passage of the Attorney General's legislative agenda.

Supervised the preparation and logistical coordination of sites for Presidential, Vice Presidential or First Lady visits, speeches and events. Worked closely with White House staff, United States Secret Service, local/national/international press, and served as White House liaison to politicians and business leaders prior to and during visits.

Managed the reelection efforts of Congressman Oberstar and was the only Minnesota Democratic campaign to increase their winning percentage in 1994. Served as campaign spokesman with media and developed a coordinated campaign plan for the U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial and 24 state legislative races. Coordinated staff of six.

Assisted Senator Solon and Committee Administrator in scheduling committee hearings and writing legislative summaries. Also staffed the Senator and was responsible for legislative research and constituent correspondence.

Led the campaign efforts in Minnesota's eighth congressional district. Included coordinating with other statewide and local campaigns to advance the presidential ticket. Served as local liaison for candidate visits by Al Gore, Tipper Gore and the Arkansas Travelers. Served as local campaign spokesman for media interviews and public speaking engagements.

U.S. Representative James L Oberstar MN-8