AIGA Minnesota Welcomes
New Board Members
January 15, 2018
January 1, 2017
AIGA Minnesota is pleased to announce that a number of new members have been elected to serve on the organization’s board of directors effective immediately. To view a list of all currently serving AIGA Minnesota board members with biographies and photos, click here.
New directors
Directors are elected by the membership and form the majority of the board, fulfilling positions within specific areas of expertise for the benefit of the membership. Directors are entrusted with voting rights and normally serve two-year terms.
- Heather Brooks, Secretary
- Susan Seeley Roe, Director of Development
- Jenny Schmitz-Hinshaw, Director of Legacy Programming
About the AIGA Minnesota board
Governance of a membership organization requires a solid commitment from dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers with a variety of talents and attributes. For AIGA Minnesota, the board of directors is one of its distinct assets that serves and protects the brand and legacy of the organization. The board ideally represents a cross-section of thought leadership across the design profession, with each member taking charge of an area specifically suited to his or her talents and interests in order to benefit the full membership.
About board elections
Several times each year, AIGA Minnesota welcomes new members to serve on its board of directors and lead efforts to shape the direction of the organization. For the term beginning July 1, 2016, a nominating committee recommended a slate of nominees for consideration of open officer- and director‑level positions on the board. The slate was approved for ratification by a vote of the organization’s Supporting, Sustaining, Design Leader, and Trustee‑level members. Non‑voting associate directors are appointed by a majority vote of the board.
For more information
- To view a list of all currently serving AIGA Minnesota board members, click here.
- For information about serving on the board, click here or contact Heather Brooks, secretary.
AIGA Minnesota Welcomes New Board Members
January 14, 2018
AIGA Minnesota is pleased to announce that a number of new members have been elected to serve on the organization’s board of directors effective immediately.
New directors
Directors are elected by the membership and form the majority of the board, fulfilling positions within specific areas of expertise for the benefit of the membership. Directors are entrusted with voting rights and normally serve two-year terms.
- Andy Vitale, Director of Design Impact
The Director of Design Impact oversees chapter programming, initiatives, and operations that serve to demonstrate, protect, or increase the value or impact of design as a professional craft, strategic tool, and vital cultural force. S/he will forge valuable connections and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue and the exchange of ideas with audiences that may currently be unaware of AIGA Minnesota or the broader design community or profession.
New associate directors
Associate directors are appointed by majority vote of the board of directors and serve the board within a specific function, usually by representing a particular membership affinity group or by performing a special assignment. Associate directors do not have voting rights and normally serve for 1- or 2-year terms.
- Emily Weigel, Associate Director of Archives
As the guardian of the memories, materials and records that have and continue to shape the identity of AIGA Minnesota, the Associate Director of Archives organizes, catalogs, manages, and maintains the chapter’s collection of various archival items that have historical importance to the organization. - Matt Olin, Associate Director of Career Stages
The Associate Director of Career Stages represents and oversees chapter programming efforts and initiatives that serve the membership segments in terms of their Career Stages (e.g. Emerging Designers and Expert Designers). S/he works closely with the Director of Career Practice and the Associate Director of Career Specialties to ensure benefits offered to these membership segments are inspirational, educational, and provide networking opportunities.
About board elections
Several times each year, AIGA Minnesota welcomes new members to serve on its board of directors and lead efforts to shape the direction of the organization. For the term beginning January 1, 2018, a nominating committee recommended a slate of nominees for consideration of open officer- and director‑level positions on the board. The slate was approved for ratification by a vote of the organization’s Supporting, Sustaining, Design Leader, and Trustee‑level members. Non‑voting associate directors are appointed by a majority vote of the board.
About the AIGA Minnesota Board of Directors
Governance of a membership organization requires a solid commitment from dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers with a variety of talents and attributes. For AIGA Minnesota, the board of directors is one of its distinct assets that serves and protects the brand and legacy of the organization. The board ideally represents a cross-section of thought leadership across the design profession, with each member taking charge of an area specifically suited to his or her talents and interests in order to benefit the full membership.
To view a list of all currently serving AIGA Minnesota board members with biographies and photos, click here.
For more information
For information about serving on the board, click here or contact AIGA Minnesota’s Secretary.
Contact Leadership
Before becoming AIGA Minnesota President, Brent served as Vice President from 2022-2023 and Chair of the In-House Designers Committee from 2019 - 2023.
Brent volunteers as a mentor for emerging designers and is a member of the AIGA Minnesota Mind to Mind Mentorship Program Committee.
His interests include history, film, design, animation, illustration, 3D printing, model making, woodworking, golf, bowling, fishing, and restoring things.