Optum Health Appoints Amar A. Desai as CEO – Twin Cities

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Optum Healththe healthcare administration division of an Eden Prairie-based health insurance company united health groupannounced by Dr. Amar A. Desai Appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Desai previously served as President of the Healthcare Delivery Division. CVS Health. Dr. Desai will be his successor. Wyatt Decker, was named Executive Vice President and Chief Physician for Innovation and Value-Based Care at UnitedHealth Group. ..

Advertising/Public Relations

Rise and Shine and PartnersMinneapolis Advertising Agency Announces Director Promotions Amber Benson and Ishan Dumla to its leadership team. Dumra is Director of Strategy, Insights and Culture. Benson is Director of Media and Communications Strategy.

attraction

Stearns Historical MuseumSt. Cloud announced executive director. Carrie Esig depart to pursue an opportunity for Stride Academy, St. Cloud Charter School.development director Amy Degerstrom Appointed as interim executive officer.

Business Development

Jacqueline Rambincareer coach, owner and founder prestigious professionalThe St. Paul-based BIPOC business consultant specializing in entrepreneurs, executives and employees has announced her appointment. Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneurs Commission by Governor Tim Waltz.

financial operations

deluxeMinneapolis-based provider of business payment services and products, announced the addition of: Debra Bradford As President of Merchant Services, and Christopher Lazaretti, President of Data Solutions. … First National Bank Bemidji announced the following promotions: Amy HaskellVice President, Chief Risk Officer. Georgia del FaveroChief Legal Officer. Steve Lundbergtechnical director. Kirsten ZachmanChief Operating Officer; Christian Wella commercial loan officer. Aaron Weidmanretail loan officers, and Chelsea Bennettchief of staff.

health care

ring bromstenThe St. Paul-based non-profit Aged Services Organization has announced the opening of residential continuing care campuses at Hodgson Road and County Road J in Reno Lakes. … National Bone Marrow Donor Program/Be The MatchThe St. Paul-based organization, which works to connect bone marrow donors and recipient patients, made the announcement. Christina Merrief has joined as Senior Scientific Advisor. Mellief also serves as president of the Be The Match BioTherapies Cord Blood Bank Alliance.

law

fredricksonMinneapolis Announces Addition of Lawyers David Warger, Douglas B. Hyatt, Robin M. Radke and Senior Associate Christian V. Håkans. … MaslonMinneapolis, Announces Its Partners Terrence Newby was appointed chairman of the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. … moss & barnettMinneapolis city attorney announced. Peter J. Kaiser and Taylor D. Stener was appointed as a non-executive director of the company’s board of directors.

manufacturing industry

3M companypublished by Maplewood. Audrey Choi Choi was elected to the Board of Directors effective August 9. Choi has stepped down to serve as the company’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. Morgan Stanley. … ToroThe Bloomington-based consumer and business mower and snow blower maker made the announcement. Jason P. Barb He joined the company as Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development and Sustainability, replacing Blake Grams, who retired in April.

medical technology

Inspire Medical SystemsThe Golden Valley-based sleep apnea treatment developer and provider has announced the following appointments: Carlton Wetherby as Chief Strategy Officer. Wetherby used to medtronic.

Aperture

jersey mike sub has announced a new location at 8800 Point Douglas Road South in Cottage Grove. The franchise owner Michael McGuire.

recreation

vista outdoor, Anoka-based outdoor recreation brand retailer parent company announced: Eric Nyman Appointed CEO of the company’s outdoor products division. Vista brands include: Remington Ammo, Bushnell, Camelback and bell helmet. … YWCA Saint Paul announced the appointment of Ashley Booker Appointed as CEO on August 21 gay adams massey, retirees. Mr. Booker previously family planning north central state.

technology

HummingbirdDes Moines, Iowa-based digital platform that connects businesses with local social media content creators has announced the launch of a community in the Twin Cities. … algil groupAnnouncing the launch of a digital consulting firm for businesses in St. Paul.