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Landgaard Named VP of Finance and Facilities


landgaard 20172/28/17
Minnesota West is pleased to announce that Jodi Landgaard has accepted the VP of Finance and Facilities at Minnesota West.

Landgaard has been the Director of Financial Aid at Minnesota West since 2009, leading, supervising, and coordinating all financial aid activities at the college. She has also served as the Bremer Grant coordinator, Succession Planning project co-chair, Minnesota State Investigator and was instrumental in the implementation of One Stop Student Services. Prior to Minnesota West, she has experience at Prairie Holdings Group, Circle C Foods and Citibank. Her experience includes establishing safety protocols as well as quality assurance, capital acquisitions and negotiating finance options. Landgaard also previously served as an adjunct business instructor and student senate advisor at Minnesota West. 

Landgaard has a MBA from the University of South Dakota, a B.A in Business Administration, Management Emphasis, with Minors in Economics & Sociology from Dakota Wesleyan University. Her accomplishments include State of Minnesota Employee Achievement Award, College Connector Certified, Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Professionals, and Great Lakes Advisory Council. Landgaard also serves on numerous boards and committees within her community.

Dr. Terry Gaalswyk, president of Minnesota West, comments, “Jodi Landgaard’s proven leadership in higher education and private sector experiences coupled with a student-centered philosophy are exceptional and were well-noted in the reviews provided by the college community. Jodi’s team-based management approach and ability to develop and implement efficient solutions will be essential in leveraging our financial resources and carrying forth the goals of our strategic plan currently being developed. We are delighted in Jodi’s willingness to serve as our VP of Finance and Facilities.”

Landgaard will replace Lori Voss whom has served as the VP of Finance and Facilities for 28 years.