Staff & Executive Team

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 […]

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 […]

Aaron Meyers is a commercial real estate broker with The Ackerberg Group, 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.  […]

Ben has been working in the financial service industry for over 10 years. He currently works for EPIQ Partners as the director of investment research and portfolio administration, serving many high net-worth clients. Ben is also a graduate from Willamette University in Salem, Ore., with a B.A. in anthropology. Along with the Uptown Association, Ben […]

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 […]

Kyle recently moved to Minneapolis from North Dakota to become the store team leader for the Uptown Target. Working for Target for four and a half years, she now manages and leads her store team to provide an outstanding experience for guests and the Uptown neighborhood. Kyle earned her B.B.A. from the University of North […]

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 […]

Tony is the area director for Weidner Apartment Homes, and with 10+ years of property management and resident satisfaction experience, he is committed to building the Minneapolis community. Tony earned his B.S. in marketing from DePaul University in Chicago. Previously he worked for Event 360, focusing on volunteer board relations and fundraising, giving him great […]

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 […]