Better Business Bureau Appoints New Leader to Strengthen Minnesota-North Dakota Sector
Company - People | Jul 06, 2025 | EIN
In a recent announcement, the Better Business Bureau Serving Minnesota and North Dakota appointed New Brighton Mayor Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas as its new president and CEO, effective June 30. She takes over from Susan Adams Loyd, who is relocating. Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas previously played a significant role at Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose. Additionally, MSR Design achieved an accolade for its work on an adaptive reuse project in Pittsburgh, while several firms in architecture and engineering announced personnel changes, including retirements and promotions. The Coven, a Minneapolis-based co-working space network, also announced expansion with a new location. In the realm of financial services, new hirings include Dyanne Ross-Hanson at BGM and John A. Norris at LoCorr Funds. The healthcare sector saw Colin Raymond appointed as the CEO of Accra, and in law, several attorneys joined and progressed within the firms in Minneapolis. The Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association recognized Two Rivers Enterprises, while the medical technology company SynerFuse appointed Dr. Michael Park as CTO. Moreover, Ross Stores announced new locations and the U.S. Bank committed as a presenting sponsor for an Alzheimer's Association event in 2025 in Minnesota.
Sectors
- Non-Profit and Associations
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Architecture and Engineering
Geography
- Minnesota, USA – The main activities and announcements involve companies and institutions based in Minnesota.
- North Dakota, USA – Highlighted by the presence of the Better Business Bureau, which serves the Minnesota and North Dakota region.
Industry
- Non-Profit and Associations – The Better Business Bureau Serving Minnesota and North Dakota is a non-profit aimed at advancing marketplace trust.
- Financial Services – Appointments at LoCorr Funds and BGM signify movement and focus in financial management and succession planning.
- Healthcare – Accra's appointment of a new CEO and SynerFuse's CTO position are significant shifts in Minnesota's healthcare landscape.
- Architecture and Engineering – MSR Design and WSB announced significant personnel changes, indicating ongoing developments in the sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Business Bureau Serving Minnesota and North Dakota | Hiring Organization | Company | A non-profit organization focused on fostering trust in the marketplace. |
| Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas | Incoming President & CEO | Person | Newly appointed leader for the Better Business Bureau Serving Minnesota and North Dakota. |
| Susan Adams Loyd | Outgoing President & CEO | Person | Previous leader of the BBB who is relocating to the Boston area. |
| LoCorr Funds | Company Hiring New Team Members | Company | An investment company that recently expanded its national accounts team. |
| John A. Norris | New Employee at LoCorr Funds | Person | Recently hired to the national accounts team of LoCorr Funds, previously with Crowd Street Capital. |
| Accra | Healthcare Provider | Company | A provider of homecare services for people with disabilities and older adults. |
| Colin Raymond | New CEO | Person | Recently appointed CEO of Accra. |