Fairview: John Heinmiller Appointed Chair of the Board
Portfolio - People | Mar 23, 2025 | EIN
John C. Heinmiller has been named as the new chair of the Fairview board of directors. Heinmiller, with a history of executive leadership at St. Jude Medical, joined Fairview's board in 2017. Canadian Pacific Kansas City has honored Elbow Lake Co-op Grain as its top U.S. grain elevator. Caribou Coffee sees a leadership shift as Scott Kennedy assumes the interim CEO position following John Butcher's departure. Stearns Bank appoints Erika Miller as chief credit officer and promotes Jordan Hopkins to general counsel. General Mills’ key executive Jon Nudi announces his upcoming retirement, with Liz Mascolo stepping into a senior leadership role. In manufacturing, CelluComp opens a significant facility in Minnesota in partnership with a local cooperative. The medical technology and utilities sectors also witness notable executive hires and retirements, showcasing a dynamic shift in leadership across various industries.
Sectors
- Healthcare
- Financial Services
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
Geography
- United States – Most companies and individuals involved are based in the United States, particularly Minnesota.
- Canada – Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Cargill involvement.
Industry
- Healthcare – Relevant due to John Heinmiller's appointment as chair of the Fairview Health Services board.
- Financial Services – Involves key appointments and promotions at Stearns Bank and The Berwyn Group.
- Food and Beverage – Involves executive changes at Caribou Coffee and General Mills.
- Manufacturing – CelluComp's new U.S. facility launch in Minnesota is highlighted.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services | Target company | Company | A Minneapolis-based operator of hospitals and clinics. |
| John C. Heinmiller | Chair | Person | Appointed as the chair of the Fairview board of directors. |
| Caribou Coffee | Target company | Company | Brooklyn Center-based international specialty coffee retailer. |
| Scott Kennedy | Interim CEO | Person | Named interim chief executive officer of Caribou Coffee. |
| General Mills | Target company | Company | Golden Valley-based food company with diverse brands. |
| Liz Mascolo | Segment President | Person | Promoted to segment president for North America Pet at General Mills. |
| Jon Nudi | Executive | Person | Retiring as group president at General Mills. |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City | Company | Company | Announced its U.S. grain elevator of the year honor. |