Our Team

Meet the people behind Minneapolis Northwest Tourism

The staff at Minneapolis Northwest is here to answer any questions related to the area and about the complimentary services we provide. Please feel free to email one of the MNW staff members directly. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cyd Haynes

Interim CEO, Cyd@mplsnw.com

Mary Lower

Marketing Consultant, Mary@mplsnw.com

Jen Durdahl-Johnson

Destination Sales Director & Community Engagement Coordinator, Jen@mplsnw.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Minneapolis Northwest Board of Directors donate their time and talents to promote the community to visitors for the benefit of the entire organization and the area as a whole, which includes Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. The Board is comprised of representatives from the Minneapolis Northwest area, including the public and private sectors, hotels, venues, attractions, businesses and city government. They set policy, guide Minneapolis Northwest, and develop strategic plans for the future.

OFFICERS

Matt Oquist - Chair Director of Community Engagement, Luther Auto, Brooklyn Center/Park
Hollies J. Winston - Vice Chair Mayor/EDA President, Brooklyn Park
Cordell Wiseman - Treasurer Director of Recreation, Brooklyn Center
Kathy Hendrickson - Secretary Director of Community Impact, NHCC, Brooklyn Park
Wynfred Russell - Immediate Past Chair

BOARD MEMBERS

April Graves Mayor, Brooklyn Center

Breanne Rothstein Economic Development & Housing Director, Brooklyn Park

Cyd Haynes Interim CEO, Minneapolis Northwest Tourism

Brett Hildreth Real Estate Broker, Brooklyn Center

Spencer Arnold Director of Sales, TopGolf, Brooklyn Center

Khal Qureshi Owner, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Brooklyn Park

About Us

Minneapolis Northwest Tourism is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting our two vibrant cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park – also known as Minneapolis Northwest. Our area provides a blend of big-city adventure, multicultural flavor and rustic tranquility with our...