Advantage Magazine | February 2026

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HERRERA-LEMLER ANNOUNCED AS ACHLA'S ACTING VP

TAYLOR ADVANCES TO PROJECT COORDINATOR II

PLEW JOINS EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT ROCHESTER

ACHLA is pleased to announce that Julie Herrera-Lemler has been appointed Acting Vice President. Julie shares that being part of ACHLA’s leadership brings her great joy. In this role, she looks forward to supporting ACHLA continued growth, honoring the pan-Latine community, building connections, contributing to the work that strengthens opportunity, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, and celebrates culture.

After three years with Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Emily Taylor has advanced from Project Coordinator I to Project Coordinator II. In this role, Emily supports a variety of projects through coordination of project teams, communication with stakeholders, and assistance with day-to-day project operations. This advancement reflects continued professional growth and expanding responsibilities within her field.

Express Employment Professionals in Rochester welcomes Sara Plew ! Recently relocated back to Rochester, MN, Sara brings a background in professional communications and human resources. As a Career Matchmaker, she connects people to their long-term dream role while helping companies hire their dream team member(s).

NANODROPPER NOW OPERATING AS MU MEDICAL

EAGLE ROCK BANK HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPY

BEAL APPOINTED TO STATE AGING SURVEY COMMITTEE

Nanodropper , the leader in micro- volume ophthalmic delivery, announced that Bedo Solutions and Viseon Labs have agreed on terms to join its precision eyecare platform under a new corporate identity: Mu Medical. This planned evolving the company from a single- product device manufacturer into a broader commercial-stage medtech ecosystem. consolidation marks a major expansion for Nanodropper,

Eagle Rock Bank was honored to be recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization of the Year by the AFP Southern Minnesota! Eagle Rock has built a legacy of community generosity and local impact for nearly 30 years. Receiving this award reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire organization and what it means to be a true community partner.

Dave Beal , Family Service Rochester, will be the Minnesota Board on Aging representative on the Comprehensive Aging Survey Steering Committee. The state-wide survey results will inform the State Plan on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, and the Department of Management and Budget Healthy Aging Long-Range Planning.

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