NOV 12, 2013 PROGRAM:
University of Minnesota:
The University of Minnesota is part of the national network of land-grant institutions, with a mission to address critical public issues through: Research and Discovery, Teaching and Learning, Outreach and Public Service.
Founded in the belief that understanding enriches all people, the University of Minnesota is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation and the world.
With more than 64,000 students across five campuses, plus 18 regional extension offices, seven experimental and research stations, and six area health education centers throughout the state, the University of Minnesota is ranked among the top 25 research universities in the nation.
Rick Beeson was elected to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents in 2009, and began a two-year term as chair in 2013. Beeson is the Executive Vice President for Corporate Development and Government Relations at Sunrise Banks, following 20 years as President and CEO of Sunrise-owned Park Midway Bank in Saint Paul. Previously he was employed with the ciry of Saint Paul as senior project manager in its Department of Planning & Economic Development.
Beeson received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Saint Thomas. He has served on the board of Women Venture, the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, and numerous others, including as chair of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, the Central Corridor Partnership and as treasurer of the Saint Paul RiverCentre Authority.