Staff & Executive Team
Jill Osiecki
Director
Jill Osiecki grew up in West St. Paul, Minnesota and attended college at Concordia College in St. Paul as a fine art major. Soon after college she moved to Cody, Wyoming for “summer” adventure which lasted over twenty years. While in Wyoming she worked for the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Cody Chamber […]
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Judy Hippe
Program Specialist
Judy joined the Uptown Association in 2017 after her first year serving as a volunteer for the Uptown Art Fair and Board member. She is a graduate of Hamline University and earned a BA in Psychology, Communications and Education. After college, the Arizona desert called and she began her 15 year career as a department […]
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Loren Seel
Graphic Designer
The newest addition to the Uptown Association team, Loren is our in-house graphic design expert. Loren earned her B.F.A. from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and now works as the graphic designer for the Uptown Association, WirthCo Engineering, and freelance work. As our graphic designer, she works tirelessly to create cohesive branding and […]
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NATASHA GREILING
Executive Team
Natasha has 15 years of experience as a marketing and sales executive, specializing in building strategies to support company growth. She operates an independent marketing company that assists companies in creating and implementing go to market strategies. She also has experience in the digital sign industry as well as event creation and execution. She earned […]
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Janise Johnson
Executive Team
Janise is a Minnesota native from South Minneapolis and is now an activist, combatting the same injustices she witnessed growing up near, what is now, George Floyd Square. She is also a wife and mother of two small children living in Edina. She is a Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral and works at CRC facilitating difficult conversations […]
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AARON MEYERS
Executive Team
Aaron Meyers is a commercial real estate broker with Element, Inc., located in Uptown Minneapolis. Aaron specializes in office and retail leasing, and has worked with many building and business owners in Uptown. Aaron’s focus on small and mid-sized business has helped contribute to a diversity and dynamic mix of businesses locating in Uptown. With […]
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Chris Ikeda
Executive Team
Chris Ikeda is a Restaurateur and owns and operates Lake & Irving in Uptown and Pau Hana in Savage. Chris has been in the foodservice business for over 25 years. Chris attended one of the top cooking schools in the world, The Culinary Institute of America in New York. His love affair with Asian cuisine began soon […]
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Judy Longbottom
Executive Team
Judy has enjoyed owning and operating her small business, The UPS Store since May 2002 located in Uptown in a new location at 28th & Hennepin. Judy and UPS Uptown have been very involved in the Uptown community for over the last 20 years. Judy says “I am thrilled to be a member of the […]
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Jake Sheehan
Executive Team
Jacob is a Risk Management & Insurance Advisor for Twin City Group, a local, family owned independent insurance agency. He got into property and casualty insurance license in July 2010. Insurance runs in his blood – Jacob’s great-grandfather started the company in 1913 and it was passed on to his grandfather, then on to his […]
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MIKE FINKELSTEIN
Executive Team
Mike is the owner of Maven Commercial Real Estate, a privately held real estate services company that creates extraordinary value for partners, tenants, clients and the community. Mike has been involved in various facets of real estate since 1980 that include brokerage, management and development of commercial and multi-family properties. Mike likes being a Board […]
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Tony Heinz
Executive Team
Tony is a Senior Area Director for Weidner Apartment Homes. He has more than 15+ years in local Residential Property Management and Resident Satisfaction experience. Each day, his time and efforts are committed to building community and making the City of Minneapolis the most desired place to live, work and play. Tony keeps busy volunteering […]
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STEVE HARK
Executive Team Advisory Board Member
Steve Hark is the owner of Entourage Events Group and Fine Line Music Café. His name and his event centers have become icons in the Events Industry because of the unique and unrivaled experience he provides his guests and clients. Over the past couple years Steve brought his touch to Uptown by restoring the old […]
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Daryl McLinden
Executive Team Advisory Board Member
In 1991, Daryl established The McLinden Group, a Minneapolis based consulting firm with specialized expertise in providing out-sourced bookkeeping and accounting services for small to medium-sized businesses. He earned his accounting degree from Indiana University. With almost 25 years of experience in the accounting industry, Daryl is passionate about business networking and helping others in […]
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