Board of Directors

The Minneapolis Northwest Board of Directors donate their time and talents to promote the community to visitors for the benefit of the entire organization and the area as a whole, which includes Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. The Board is comprised of representatives from the Minneapolis Northwest area, including the public and private sectors, hotels, venues, attractions, businesses and city government. They set policy, guide Minneapolis Northwest, and develop strategic plans for the future.

Officers

  • April Graves - Chair Mayor, Brooklyn Center
  • Hollies J. Winston - Vice Chair  Mayor/EDA President, Brooklyn Park
  • Blake Sieloff  - Treasurer General Manager, Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Park
  • Kim Berggren - Secretary Director of Community Development, Brooklyn Park
  • Matt Oquist - Past Chair Director of Community Engagement, Luther Auto, Brooklyn Center/Park

BOARD MEMBERS

Brett Hildreth  Real Estate Broker, Brooklyn Center

Cordell Wiseman  Director of Recreation, Brooklyn Center

Gwen Steele General Manager, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Brooklyn Center

Denise Butler Director of Economic & Community Development, ACER, Brooklyn Park

Indrid Alexander Director, Small Business Center, Brooklyn Park

Leslie Wright President & CEO, Minneapolis Northwest Tourism

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About Us

Minneapolis Northwest Tourism is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting our two vibrant cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park  – also known as Minneapolis Northwest. Our area provides a blend of big-city adventure, multicultural flavor and rustic tranquility with our...