Brandon Hirsch serves as Director of Government Relations for Minnesota IT Services, or MNIT. In this role, Brandon leads MNIT’s interactions with the legislature on matters related to policy and budget, advocating for strategic investments to enhance digital services, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve digital accessibility for Minnesotans. Brandon also coordinates with MNIT’s agency partners on […]
Jon Eichten serves as MNIT’s Deputy Commissioner. In his role, Jon oversees state agency business partner and governmental relations and ensures overall operational alignment with MNIT’s mission, vision, and values. Jon previously held the position of Legislative Director, where he oversaw MNIT policy and budget proposal development, legislative affairs, and special projects. Prior to joining […]
Erin Campbell is the Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget. She has been a public servant for nearly two decades with a passion for good government and providing exceptional service to Minnesotans. She brings to the role significant experience in implementing state human resources policies and fair labor relations practices, in developing and negotiating state […]
As the Director of School Finance for Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Cathy oversees teams that support general education and categorical funding, levy process and certification, financial management audits and Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS), aid payments, budget and forecasting, fiscal notes, data management including students, transportation, and MDE-ORG sites, special education funding […]
Beth is a Municipal Advisor with our School Finance team. She brings nearly two decades of public finance experience to her role with the firm, most recently serving as the Director of Business Services for ROCORI school district. Prior to that, she worked as a Business Manager with Holdingford Public Schools and a governmental audit […]
Randy is a Product Manager with our School Finance team, bringing nearly 25 years of school finance experience to his role with the firm. Prior to joining Ehlers, he led the Business Services functions for several Minnesota school districts, including New Prague, Elk River, Lakeville and North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale. Since retiring from North St. Paul […]
Braden Wesley serves as the Business Manager for the Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial School District. He has served in this role for 12 years. In his 12 years at the district, he was part of 4 successful referendums (both operating levies and bond referendums). Prior to working at the school he worked at Eide Bailly […]
Kay Villella has been in communications for over 20 years – the last 15 of which have been at Twin Cities school districts. Through her work, she’s shared creative two-way communications that highlight each organization’s mission, values and goals. Much of her current day-to-day work focuses on understanding her district’s audiences – the needs of […]
Abbey Lang is the Director of Community Services for Dassel-Cokato Schools. Her career has spanned more than twenty years, dedicated to public education and creating lifelong learners. Since 2016, she has provided leadership in developing and implementing Dassel-Cokato’s community services, including community education, communications, and health services. Abbey believes in building relationships and creating connections […]
Karissa Hall has served as the Assistant to the Superintendent at Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial School District since 2017. With a background in sales, marketing, and graphic design, she brings a creative and strategic approach to her work. Karissa leads the district’s social media platforms and designs parts of the district website, ensuring effective communication […]
