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Richfield-based electronics retailer Best Buy Co. , announced the appointment of Anne Bramman as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 19. Bramman joins Best Buy from Circana , where she most recently served as chief financial and growth officer. Bramman also was CFO at Nordstrom, Avery Dennison and Carnival Cruise Line . She also serves on the boards of Morningstar and McCormick & Co. The Metropolitan Airports Commission announced it has hired Jason Paltzer as assistant director, concessions and business development.

Prior to this role, Paltzer was at the Indianapolis Airport Authority leading or managing concession programs. The MAC owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities metro. MSP Airport’s concession program consists of 125 food, beverage, retail and specialty service venues. Bellmont Partners, Edina, announced the promotion of Megan Derkey to the newly created role of senior director, technology and manufacturing, with a focus on AI and technology. In this role, Megan will continue to lead the agency’s Technology & Manufacturing practice group.

Kraus-Anderson , a Minneapolis-based multi-disciplined real estate developer, announced the promotion of Wayne Gray to chief financial officer of KA’s construction, realty and insurance businesses, collectively known as the companies’ operating business units. Tim Asgrimson will continue to serve as the CFO of KA’s holding company. Gray joined KA Construction in 2019 as vice president of finance and was promoted to senior vice president of finance in 2022. … Sherman Associates , a Minneapolis-based commercial and multifamily real estate developer, announced the following Minnesota-based promotions within its development team: Will Anderson , vice president of development; Meredyth Skemp , senior developer, and Tia Jacobs , developer.

So Good So You , a Minneapolis-based beverage brand, announced the hire of Jennifer Jorgensen as chief executive officer; Jorgensen most recently was CEO of Back to Nature and is a 26-year corporate veteran of General Mills. Bansk Group , a private investment firm, purchased the brand from founders Rita Katona and Eric Hall in May. Katona and Hall will step into an advisory role and remain on the board of directors. Protolabs a Maple Plain-based maker of 3D-printed components for businesses, announced it has been named to Time magazine’s list of America’s Best Companies of 2026.

Maslon , Minneapolis, announced the addition of partner Nathan Brandenburg to the firm’s Real Estate and Financial Services groups. Brandenburg is admitted to the bar in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Arctic Cat, a Thief River Falls-based snowmobile maker, announced the appointment of Avi Laub as director of sales for the United States.