MTI’s New Employees
Laurie Bahr, Business Growth
Consultant Highland Park resident Laurie Bahr has a 15-year background in the longterm-care industry, serving in both operational and business development roles and receiving two awards for exceptional customer assistance. Bahr graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in business and went on to earn her master’s degree in organizational management from Concordia University in St. Paul.
Tim Bjorgum, Field Specialist
Tim Bjorgum is excited to work for MTI as a field specialist focusing on lean manufacturing. After studying management and theater at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Bjorgum served as vice president of Manufacturing for GML, Inc. and more recently as vice president of production for Web Promotions. Bjorgum currently lives in White Bear Lake.
Richard Crummy, Field Specialist
As a field specialist, Richard Crummy focuses on lean manufacturing development. Lean-certified by the University of Michigan in 2000, Crummy is happy to return to his hometown of Monticello.
Harry Larson, Manufacturing and Business Education Specialist
Harry Larson comes to MTI with 22 years of expertise as an account representative for Marco Business Products and 14 years as the division manager for Sears. An Alexandria Technical College graduate, Larson has lived in St. Cloud for more than 30 years.
Greg Thomas, Business Development Consultant
Greg Thomas has nine years of experience in the wireless industry, in addition to expertise in Internet marketing and Web development. Thomas earned his degree in sales and marketing from Mankato’s South Central College and is proud to be a lifelong Mankato resident.