Robert is the Director of Communications at 3M, leading a global thought leadership program to elevate 3M’s reputation and brand called the 3M State of Science Index. Over the past 22 years, he has honed skills in public relations and traditional media relations, social media, but most recently in brand journalism, and content and influencer ... Read more

Waris Syed’s dynamic vision is curated by his own unique identity coupled with entrepreneurial perseverance as it combines the mediums of sports, lifestyle and entertainment marketing. As Director of Sports & Lifestyle Marketing and Co-Founder of Warbux Sports & Entertainment, Waris is responsible for marketing, partnerships and public relations. Waris is regarded as an innovative ... Read more

Building genuine relationships is at the core of who I am. I’m proud to launch Collaborative By Design- growing brands, businesses, and movements. My partner, Genna Lasko, and I have a direct fundraising impact of $7.1 mil, and played key roles in securing millions more. We’ve produced events from intimate dinner up to festivals for ... Read more

Jay is a CPA and Partner at Abdo Eick & Meyers. In his role as a Business Partner, he advises private companies while also overseeing the firm’s outsourced Business Advisory services. Jay remains committed to a core principle of his 25-year-plus practice to help his clients navigate bumps in the road: plan ahead for challenges ... Read more

Andrea is a passionate and creative marketing professional.  Andrea spent over 15 years at General Mills where she worked on brand promotions and entertainment partnerships, and now works at Universal Studios where she manages retail.

Kathy brings a depth of entertainment and leadership experience to TCFF by drawing upon a career of promotional work for Disney, 20th Century Fox, Searchlight Pictures, Lucasfilm, Sony Pictures and AMC Networks. Kathy has seen the power of film at work through partner marketing as well as its ability to tell stories that shine a ... Read more

Steve is currently director of business development for BMO Harris Bank.  He specializes in commercial banking solutions for Minnesota-based companies.  Over his 25+ year banking career, Steve has developed a reputation as generous networker seeking to develop relationships and create value for everyone he works with.  Prior to joining the TCFF board in 2020, Steve ... Read more

Beginning with his first high school job at the Showcase Cinema 5 in Brookings, SD, Jeff has been working and involved in the movie business for over 20 years. Prior to living in Minneapolis, Jeff worked for an independent film and music distributor in Los Angeles, CA. In 2007, Jeff and his Wife Kathleen moved ... Read more