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COLLIDER NAMES BURGHARDT AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NORTH ROCK HOSPITALITY GROUP WELCOMES CASTELLI
KUPHAL JOINS TONNA MECHANICAL
Collider, a Rochester nonprofit supporting early-stage startups, has named entrepreneur and startup advisor Peter Burghardt as Executive Director. He brings accelerator experience from The Batchery and startup founding expertise. Burghardt will expand resources, partnerships, and funding access to strengthen Rochester’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and support local founders’ growth and innovation.
North Rock Hospitality Group is excited to announce that Cara Castelli , from Rochester, MN, has joined our organization as a Senior Sales Manager. Cara brings a wealth of experience, including Hilton, Marriott, and Choice Hotels, and we are confident she will make a valuable contribution to our team. Her enthusiasm and guest-focused service mindset mean she puts our guests' needs first.
Dan Kuphal has joined Tonna Mechanical as HR & Talent Operations Manager, further supporting the company’s commitment to its core values and outstanding customer service. Investing in the right people helps ensure Tonna Mechanical continues delivering the responsiveness, quality, and care customers have come to expect.
LEHNERTZ JOINS KNUTSON + CASEY
JEFF STRAND JOINS CAPITAL GENERAL CONTRACTING
THINK BANK WELCOMES SNIDER
Think Bank is pleased to announce that Greg Snider, J.D., CFP ® , has joined its investment services division as a financial advisor serving the Rochester market. Working through Think Financial Planning, Greg serves customers as a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services. He offers extensive financial planning experience and a relationship‑driven approach, guiding clients at every stage, backed by expertise in wealth, philanthropy, and law.
Kallie Lehnertz joins Knutson + Casey, a highly respected law firm serving Rochester and the surrounding region. As an attorney practicing in criminal defense and family law, Kallie’s client-centered approach focuses on understanding each client’s specific values and goals in order to get the best result. Kallie brings a wealth of public-sector legal experience in southeastern Minnesota to her role with Knutson + Casey. Kallie may be reached at (507) 344-8888 or Kallie@knutsoncasey.com
With more than 15 years of construction experience, Jeff Strand has joined Capital General Contracting as their Project Superintendent, where he oversees daily field operations. His role includes managing scheduling, on-site supervision, quality control, and ensuring safety compliance across all projects.
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