Staff & Executive Team

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 […]

Flower Bar founder Andrea Corbin grew up in Europe, where she could stop at a flower stand over lunch and hand select blossoms for a bouquet. “It added to the ambiance, beauty and experience of enjoying flowers,” she says. “My upbringing really brought that inspiration out for the Flower Bar.” When she returned stateside, she […]

Judy Shields, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, offers exceptional real estate experiences. With 25 years in the industry, she has navigated countless transactions, honed her negotiation skills, and gained deep market insights. Her track record speaks for itself. Year after year, Judy has received industry accolades for her business achievements, demonstrating her commitment to […]

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 […]

General Manager of Lowry Hill Liquors and Lakeside Wine and Spirits

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 […]