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About Lynn
As VP of Marketing & OD Lynn leverages decades of in-depth experience managing complex relationships across government, nonprofits, and businesses to facilitate strategic planning and execution across Enterprise Minnesota. In addition to leading the team responsible for marketing, legislative relations, public relations, events, publications, lead generation and media relations; Lynn oversees the HR/OD programs that enable organizational execution of business strategies. Across the MEP system she is a big picture thinker with a demonstrated track record of motivating staff to operationalize plans and achieve results.
Prior Roles:
- Director of communications & advertising for the nonprofit MPAAT, (now ClearWay Minnesota)
- Director of MSP communications marketing, MSP Communications
- Practice group supervisor, Karwoski & Courage Public Relations
- Director of communications, Minnesota Dpt. of Trade and Economic Development (now DEED)
- Director of development, Minnesota Private College Council
- Washington DC – PR/Media/Communications/fundraising for two U.S. Senators; and the political arm of the GOP leadership
- Minnesota – senior staff member, Minnesota State Senate
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in political science – Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN
- Mini-masters – Financial Management & Marketing Management – University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Additional resources:
Enterprise Minnesota consulting services
Author Content
Introducing Mark O’Leary – Our new President and CEO
The Weekly Report – February 23, 2026. Our new leader will join Enterprise Minnesota on March 2.
Unbeatable ROI
The Weekly Report – February 9, 2026. Manufacturing workshops give participants access to business experts, a road map for operational improvement, and actionable information.
Tours de Force
The Weekly Report – January 26, 2026. Manufacturers can build valuable relationships with elected officials by showing them their operations.
Developing Leaders at All Levels
The Weekly Report – Jan. 19, 2026. Our next workshop will show manufacturers how to create a culture of adaptability, innovation, and problem-solving by building…
Massive Manufacturing Opportunity
The Weekly Report – Jan. 12, 2026. Data centers need components, power and more, giving manufacturers new potential market.
Tackling the Talent Challenge
The Weekly Report – December 15, 2025. Talent and leadership expert Abbey Hellickson shows how companies can turn workforce challenges into opportunities.
It Doesn’t Have To Be Lonely At The Top
The Weekly Report – Dec. 8, 2025. Enterprise Minnesota’s peer councils give manufacturing leaders a forum to share insights, seek advice, and expand their networks.
Help Government Help Itself
The Weekly Report – Dec. 1, 2025. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is working to reduce the regulatory burden on business and unleash growth, and…
Organizational Improvement for All
The Weekly Report – November 17, 2025. Enterprise Minnesota’s game-changing business consultants are primed to bring their expertise to every type of organization.