Professional Staff

Tim Huebsch

Interim Leader

Tim brings nearly 25 years of experience leading global, cross-functional teams at General Mills, along with significant board governance experience. He currently serves on the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Board of Trustees where he chairs the Finance & Facilities Committee for the system. Tim also serves as Vice Chair of the Mankato Area Foundation and is a board member of the Guthrie Theater. He is a past Board Chair and Emeritus Board Member of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Foundation.

thuebsch@greenseam.org

Della Schmidt

President & CEO, Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.

Della joined Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. with more than three decades of experience leading chamber, economic and workforce development, and regional partnership organizations and initiatives within southern Minnesota and southeast Iowa. Prior to joining GMG, Inc., Della served as the President and CEO of the Greater Burlington Partnership, led the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, and served as president of the Carlton County Chamber and St. Peter Area Chamber. Della has a track record of fostering collaboration between communities, businesses, local government, and institutions, driving a robust business sector and a healthy economy.

dschmidt@greatermankato.com

Holly Callaghan

Economic Development Specialist

Holly is a Minnesota native, born and raised in the suburbs of St. Paul. She grew up around the University of Minnesota Extension campus where she grew to love our lush, productive Minnesota soil. She moved to Mankato in 2020 after graduating from North Central University with a degree in Business. After working in local finance and developing a knowledge of the businesses that proudly call our region home, Holly became passionate about the Greater Mankato economy—particularly agriculture. In her free time, she enjoys trail running, playing in her band, and spending time with her husband & black lab.

hcallaghan@greenseam.org

Ben Muehlenhardt

Marketing Coordinator

Ben’s hometown is Little Falls, Minnesota, but he has come to love and call the Mankato area home. He completed his Marketing Management degree at South Central College. Ben enjoys amplifying the GreenSeam brand and bringing attention to this region’s extensive agricultural assets. Outside of work, Ben enjoys baking, cooking, and spending time with his significant other and their yellow lab and golden retriever mix.

bmuehlenhardt@greenseam.org

Jake Rinehart

Economic & Workforce Programs Specialist

Jake spent 3.5 years at KEYC News Now as a Digital Content Producer before moving to Corporate Graphics International (a division of Taylor Corporation) in October 2023. Jake is originally from St. Peter and graduated from St. Peter High School in 2015. He is a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he studied marketing and mass media. Outside of work, Jake enjoys fishing, golfing, live music, and soccer.

jrinehart@greenseam.org

Liz Sharp

Director of Business Events & Sales

Liz is responsible for overseeing the implementation and success of all special events for the organization. Liz attended the University of Maryland in Munich, Germany. Liz is also a graduate of the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and the YWCA’s Elizabeth Kearney Women’s Leadership. Outside of work, Liz loves spending time with family and friends, gardening, and traveling.

lsharp@greenseam.org

Morgan Anderson

Marketing Assistant

Morgan is a recent graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in Marketing. When she is not working or wedding planning, you can find Morgan on her snowmobile, water skiing, or up at her family’s cabin in Nevis.

manderson@greatermankato.com