In this inspiring episode, we're joined by Kathleen Enright, the President & CEO of the Council on Foundations, as she shares her remarkable journey and the incredible work of her organization. From her childhood in Kentucky to her current role as a leader in the philanthropic sector, Kathleen's story is a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and collaboration.

In this inspiring episode, we're joined by Kathleen Enright, the President &amp; CEO of the Council on Foundations, as she shares her remarkable journey and the incredible work of her organization. From her childhood in Kentucky to her current role as a leader in the philanthropic sector, Kathleen's story is a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and collaboration.

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We dive deep into the minds of Minnesota's most influential business leaders. Each episode features candid conversations with top CEOs who share their journeys, insights, and strategies for success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned executive, this podcast offers invaluable lessons and inspiration to help you navigate the ever-evolving business landscape. Tune in to discover the stories behind the success and learn from the best in the industry. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with the visionaries shaping Minnesota's economic future!

Join us on the "CEOs You Should Know - Minneapolis" podcast! We dive deep into the minds of Minnesota's most influential business leaders. Each episode features candid conversations with top CEOs who share their journeys, insights, and strategies for success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned executive, this podcast offers invaluable lessons and inspiration to help you navigate the ever-evolving business landscape. Tune in to discover the stories behind the success and learn from the best in the industry. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with the visionaries shaping Minnesota's economic future!

Join us on the "MN CEO's You Should Know" podcast! We dive deep into the minds of Minnesota's most influential business leaders. Each episode features candid conversations with top CEOs who share...

CEOs You Should Know - Minneapolis

Join us on the "CEOs You Should Know - Minneapolis" podcast presented by The Minneapolis Foundation.

We dive deep into the minds of Minnesota's most influential business leaders. Each episode features candid conversations with top CEOs who share their journeys, insights, and strategies for success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned executive, this podcast offers invaluable lessons and inspiration to help you navigate the ever-evolving business landscape. Tune in to discover the stories behind the success and learn from the best in the industry. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with the visionaries shaping Minnesota's economic future!

Join us on the "CEOs You Should Know - Minneapolis" podcast presented by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/">The Minneapolis Foundation</a>. We dive deep into the minds of Minnesota's most influential business leaders. Each episode features candid conversations with top CEOs who share their journeys, insights, and strategies for success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned executive, this podcast offers invaluable lessons and inspiration to help you navigate the ever-evolving business landscape. Tune in to discover the stories behind the success and learn from the best in the industry. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with the visionaries shaping Minnesota's economic future!

Kathleen Enright: President & CEO Council on Foundations

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Corey Scott is the CEO of Midwest Dairy, the dairy promotion organization that works on behalf of dairy farm families across 10 Midwestern states to build trust and demand for dairy products. Scott joined Midwest Dairy as CEO in March 2024.

Prior to Midwest Dairy, Scott served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Athian and held several leadership positions for more than 15 years with Land O’Lakes and its sustainability division, Truterra LLC. She received her Executive MBA and undergraduate degrees from the University of Minnesota and the Carlson School of Business. In 2023, she was selected as one of GreenBiz’s 12 Women Cultivating Sustainable Food Systems and earned a U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for her work in reducing dairy’s overall environmental footprint.

As CEO, Scott provides strategic leadership to Midwest Dairy’s staff and supports the Midwest Dairy Board as the organization works to fulfill its vision to bring dairy to life and its mission to give consumers an excellent dairy experience. Through her leadership, Midwest Dairy maximizes dairy farmers’ investment in the dairy checkoff by strategically collaborating with partners, focusing on research, and building consumer trust and demand for dairy.

Corey Scott is the CEO of Midwest Dairy, the dairy promotion organization that works on behalf of dairy farm families across 10 Midwestern states to build trust and demand for dairy products. Scott joined Midwest Dairy as CEO in March 2024.
Prior to Midwest Dairy, Scott served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Athian and held several leadership positions for more than 15 years with Land O&rsquo;Lakes and its sustainability division, Truterra LLC. She received her Executive MBA and undergraduate degrees from the University of Minnesota and the Carlson School of Business. In 2023, she was selected as one of GreenBiz&rsquo;s 12 Women Cultivating Sustainable Food Systems and earned a U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for her work in reducing dairy&rsquo;s overall environmental footprint.
As CEO, Scott provides strategic leadership to Midwest Dairy&rsquo;s staff and supports the Midwest Dairy Board as the organization works to fulfill its vision to bring dairy to life and its mission to give consumers an excellent dairy experience. Through her leadership, Midwest Dairy maximizes dairy farmers&rsquo; investment in the dairy checkoff by strategically collaborating with partners, focusing on research, and building consumer trust and demand for dairy.

Corey Scott: CEO of Midwest Dairy

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Robert Barrosa is the President and CEO of Electrify America, where he leads the company’s mission to build a seamless and customer-focused EV charging network across North America. Since joining Electrify America in 2018, he has held several executive leadership roles overseeing technology, energy management, product planning, and infrastructure development to support the fast-paced deployment of Electrify America’s charging stations.

Electrify America operates more than 5,600 chargers across 1,080 stations in 47 states, plus the District of Columbia, and seven Canadian provinces. With more than 16 years of experience in EV infrastructure, Robert has helped shape Electrify America’s growth. He led the launch of the Electrify Canada charging network in 2018 and has overseen key business areas including partnerships, marketing, and e-commerce, as well as the Electrify Home and Electrify Commercial business units. In 2025, drivers completed more than 20 million charging sessions on Electrify America’s network, a 21% increase over the prior year.

Robert Barrosa is the President and CEO of Electrify America, where he leads the company&rsquo;s mission to build a seamless and customer-focused EV charging network across North America. Since joining Electrify America in 2018, he has held several executive leadership roles overseeing technology, energy management, product planning, and infrastructure development to support the fast-paced deployment of Electrify America&rsquo;s charging stations.
Electrify America operates more than 5,600 chargers across 1,080 stations in 47 states, plus the District of Columbia, and seven Canadian provinces. With more than 16 years of experience in EV infrastructure, Robert has helped shape Electrify America&rsquo;s growth. He led the launch of the Electrify Canada charging network in 2018 and has overseen key business areas including partnerships, marketing, and e-commerce, as well as the Electrify Home and Electrify Commercial business units. In 2025, drivers completed more than 20 million charging sessions on Electrify America&rsquo;s network, a 21% increase over the prior year.

Robert Barrosa: President & CEO of Electrify America

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Tim Bratland is the President of Crystal Foods Dairy Company, which is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, and the leading natural retail cheese brand in the upper Midwest. Tim has over 30 years of experience in large and small CPG companies and worked in multiple functions including Finance, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Sales, Operations, Integrated Business Planning, and Integration Management, which has given him unique insights into all aspects of a business and allowed him to create an enterprise that is cohesive, coordinated and competitive.

His experience has allowed him to successfully implement Integrated Business Planning into multiple companies, lead integrations of acquired companies, and modernize and future-proof Crystal Farms by developing a new three-year strategic growth plan. His ability to simplify complex issues, desire to engage employees at all levels, and ability to always see a glass as “half full” have created an organization that is motivated, engaged, and empowered. He holds a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.

Outside of leading Crystal Farms, Tim strongly believes in giving back to his community. He is involved in his local church and serves on several boards, including the Alumni Board of the University of Wisconsin School of Business, and the Ronald McDonald House-Upper Midwest Charities. He also currently serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Twin Cities Wisconsin School of Business Alumni Relations Committee.

Tim Bratland is the President of Crystal Foods Dairy Company, which is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, and the leading natural retail cheese brand in the upper Midwest. Tim has over 30 years of experience in large and small CPG companies and worked in multiple functions including Finance, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Sales, Operations, Integrated Business Planning, and Integration Management, which has given him unique insights into all aspects of a business and allowed him to create an enterprise that is cohesive, coordinated and competitive.
His experience has allowed him to successfully implement Integrated Business Planning into multiple companies, lead integrations of acquired companies, and modernize and future-proof Crystal Farms by developing a new three-year strategic growth plan. His ability to simplify complex issues, desire to engage employees at all levels, and ability to always see a glass as &ldquo;half full&rdquo; have created an organization that is motivated, engaged, and empowered. He holds a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
Outside of leading Crystal Farms, Tim strongly believes in giving back to his community. He is involved in his local church and serves on several boards, including the Alumni Board of the University of Wisconsin School of Business, and the Ronald McDonald House-Upper Midwest Charities. He also currently serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Twin Cities Wisconsin School of Business Alumni Relations Committee.

Tim Bratland: President of Crystal farms

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