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Russ Bennett
"The University of Minnesota affects each of our lives, whether we are citizens of Minnesota, the state, or the world. With Campaign Minnesota, we have an opportunity together to help shape the future of this great institution for our children and grandchildren. We are at an important crossroad. Join us in making this a defining moment for the University of Minnesota and for yourself."

Russell M. Bennett
Campaign Minnesota Chair
Principal, Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty, & Bennett, P.A.

Campaign Minnesota is an unprecedented success thanks to the tireless work and generosity of a cadre of dedicated volunteers and University staff.

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Campaign Honorary Chairs

Elmer L. Andersen, Former Governor of Minnesota, Director, H.B. Fuller Co.
Sage F. Cowles, Performing Artist, Dancer, Aerobics/Fitness Instructor, and Arts Advocate
David M. Lilly, President, Lilly Foundation
Walter F. Mondale, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney
Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman and CEO, Carlson Companies, Inc.
Kirby Puckett, Executive Vice President, Minnesota Twins
Tonya Puckett, Community Volunteer
Edson W. Spencer, Principal Partner, Spencer Associates
Winston R. Wallin, Chairman Emeritus, Medtronic, Inc.
Penny Rand Winton, Board Member, KTCA, YMCA, Second Harvest

Campaign Steering Committee

Russell M. Bennett, Chair, Principal, Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett
John S. Adams, Professor, Department of Geography
Marvin Borman, Senior Partner, Maslon, Edelman, Borman & Brand
James R. Campbell, Chairman and CEO, Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A.
Barbara Forster, Member and Former Board Chair, Minnesota Medical Foundation
Luella G. Goldberg, Former Acting President, Wellesley College, Corporate Director
William E. Hogan II, CEO, The Hogan Company, Regent, University of Minnesota
Stanley S. Hubbard, Chairman, President and CEO, Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Douglas W. Leatherdale, Retired Chairman, CEO and President, The Saint Paul Companies
Dale R. Olseth, President and CEO, SurModics, Inc.
Curtis A. Sampson, Chairman and CEO, Communications Systems, Inc. and Chairman, Canterbury Park Holding Corp.
Richard McNamara, CEO, Activar, Inc., Regent, University of Minnesota

Staff

Judy Y. Kirk, Campaign Director and Executive Vice President, University of Minnesota Foundation
Gerald B. Fischer, President and CEO, University of Minnesota Foundation
Brad Choate, President and CEO, Minnesota Medical Foundation

 


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