Congratulations to the 2026 Board Members

November 2025
Congratulations to the five outstanding government communicators who have been elected to the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC) Board for the 20262028 term. This year's board includes nine returning members and two new members who bring fresh perspectives and expertise to our leadership team.

The MAGC 20262027 Board Members:

  • Ari Lyksett, President
  • Ashley Klemer, Vice President
  • Ben Hayle, Treasurer
  • Joe Sheeran, Secretary
  • Carolyn Marinan, Hennepin County
  • Brad Phenow, City of Faribault
  • Don Gore, MN Department of Revenue
  • Sarah Haugen, City of West St. Paul
  • Mike Lindsay, Carver County
  • Liz Gass, City of Rochester
  • Katie Bengtson, City of Mendota Heights

We are grateful to all the talented candidates who pursued this opportunity and demonstrated their commitment to advancing government communications in Minnesota.

A special thank you to our outgoing board members, Jordan Gilgenbach (City of Minneapolis) and Kendra Grahl (City of Victoria), for their dedicated service to MAGC. Your contributions have made a lasting impact.

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