Board of Directors

Our board members set the tone for the organization, overseeing the NWMMSDC’s strategic direction, governance, and fiduciary responsibilities. Comprised of prominent business leaders and executives from the top companies in our region, the Board of Directors supports the overall growth of the organization. Their responsibilities include active participation in multiple committees and finalizing decisions related to the Certification Committee’s determinations for approving or denying applications. 

Kate Kleyman

Board Chairperson

Senior Social Impact and Inclusion Program Manager, McKinstry

Robin Strom

Board Secretary

Sr Community Empowerment Manager, Mortenson

Chandra Christenson

Board Member

Group Manager, Inclusive Buying Program, Microsoft

Rachael Pease

Board Member

Director of Business Development and Strategic Growth, Kiewit Corporation

Shahzad Q. Qadri

MBEIC Chairperson

Michelle Connor

Board Vice Chairperson

Business Equity Specialist, GLY

Tiffany Fritchman

Board Treasurer

Business Access Advisor, U.S. Bank

Karla Malacon

Board Member

Vladimir "Vlad" Poppel

Board Member

Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager, Intel Corporation

Katrina Scott

Board Member

Chief Diversity Business Advisor, World Wide Technology

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