Dunn Brothers Coffee Appoints Benjamin Anderson as President
Company - People | Jun 22, 2025 | EIN
In recent corporate movements, significant appointments have taken place across various sectors. Dunn Brothers Coffee has named Benjamin Anderson as its new president, transitioning from his role as vice president of operations at Pentex Restaurant Group. Randy Gunderson has been appointed CEO of The Lacek Group, an Ogilvy One agency, while Mike Wilson has been promoted to director of integrated operations at the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Within the education sector, Michael Cain takes the role of vice president of music education at MacPhail Center for Music. BGM accounting firm in Bloomington sees Daniel Hurtado leading a new Tax Credit and Incentive Program practice. In law, Fredrikson strengthens its Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups with Abdulla A. Ali joining the firm. Additionally, Janet Dorr joins the Hennepin County Bar Association board. Manufacturing sees Owen Barwell become CFO at BioMADE and Richard Lewis promoted to COO at Donaldson Co. Inc. Sanuwave Health appoints Greg Bazar to its board, further positioning itself in medical technology. Ulta Beauty announces a new store in Albertville, whereas Coldwell Banker Realty affiliates with MKT Real Estate Advisors in the real estate sector. nVent Electric PLC renews its partnership with WNBA's Minnesota Lynx as part of its sponsorship strategy.
Sectors
- Hospitality
- Legal Services
- Advertising & Public Relations
- Education
- Healthcare
- Real Estate
- Sponsorship
Geography
- United States – The primary geographic focus is the U.S., with several companies and individuals based in Minneapolis and surrounding areas.
Industry
- Hospitality – Dunn Brothers Coffee operates in the hospitality sector, focusing on retail coffee and food services.
- Legal Services – Fredrikson's focus on Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity marks its involvement in the legal industry.
- Advertising & Public Relations – The Lacek Group, specializing in customer loyalty communications, operates within this industry.
- Education – MacPhail Center for Music provides educational services, highlighted by Michael Cain's appointment.
- Healthcare – Sanuwave Health, involved in medical technology, focuses on electronic wound care products.
- Real Estate – Coldwell Banker Realty and MKT Real Estate Advisors operate within the real estate sector.
- Sponsorship – nVent Electric PLC's partnership with the Minnesota Lynx is part of corporate sponsorship activities.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Brothers Coffee | Company | Target | Minneapolis-based coffee brand and national chain operator. |
| Benjamin Anderson | Person | President | Recently appointed as president of Dunn Brothers Coffee. |
| Fredrikson | Company | Legal Firm | Minneapolis-based law firm expanding its Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups. |
| Abdulla A. Ali | Person | Attorney | Joins Fredrikson's Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups. |
| The Lacek Group | Company | Advertising/Public Relations | Minneapolis-based agency specializing in customer loyalty communications. |
| Randy Gunderson | Person | CEO | Newly appointed CEO of The Lacek Group. |