Tidbits

CORP HONORS MARK KOENIG
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently named Mark Koenig of St. Paul, Minnesota, as its 2022 hall of fame inductee. Over the course of his 41-year career, Koenig served in various roles with significant responsibility and impact to include: active-duty military engineer, construction resident engineer and contracting officer’s representative, the chief of safety and security, the chief of emergency management and, most recently, chief of construction.

SCHOOL BOARD LEADERS
During the Board of Education’s Annual Meeting, board members appointed the following to officer positions for 2023:
Chair: Jim Vue
Vice-Chair: Jessica Kopp
Clerk: Halla Henderson
Treasurer: Uriah Ward
The following board members will serve as directors: Chauntyll Allen, Zuki Ellis and Jeanelle Foster.

DOSSMAN PROMOTED
The Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is proud to announce the promotion of Renay Dossman to President and CEO by the NDC Board of Directors. Dossman has served as President of NDC since 2019. Under her guidance, the growing NDC team continues to provide the learning, framework, and support to enable entrepreneurs from all over the world to launch new and thriving businesses. The NDC family of business owners receive opportunities for help with funding and grant applications, marketing, social media, and mental health services while weaving their way through the recent COVID-19 pandemic and other recent social impacts. NDC Board chair, Lachelle Cunningham said, “As we enter a new year and celebrate our 30th anniversary, we stand steadfast in our commitment to Renay’s leadership and serving future entrepreneurs. Together we will continue to transform and disrupt systems that impact racial and economic opportunity.”