'Scott is an incredibly talented leader who understands the importance of our brands and products and how they meet the needs of today's, and tomorrow's, consumers. 'Our iconic and industry-leading brands will continue to require a strategic focus and investment,' said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foods. This center will also house the Digital Experience Group, the e-commerce and digital content team that supports the company's brands and businesses in the virtual marketplace. Brand Fuel will be the hub for innovation, consumer and shopper insights, brand diagnostics and supporting technology to enable connections with consumers where and how they shop and eat. The organization serves as a convener and coordinator by engaging stakeholders, articulating a vision, leveraging funding and aligning partners to accomplish shared goals.Aakre's appointment follows the company's recent announcement of an operating model evolution that includes a new Retail segment, powered by a Brand Fuel center of excellence. Since it was founded in 1999, Menomonee Valley Partners’ mission is to revitalize and sustain the Menomonee River Valley as a thriving urban district that advances economic, ecological and social equity for the benefit of the greater Milwaukee community. Prior to that, she was a senior HR leader at Northwestern Mutual. Paetsch currently serves on the HRLx advisory board for chief HR officers in higher education.

She also oversees the Marquette University Child Care Center. Accountabilities for the human resources team include recruitment and retention, training and organizational development, employee engagement, performance management, employee relations, total rewards (i.e., compensation, benefits and employee wellness) and human resource information systems. Paetsch is responsible for the development and implementation of human resources and organizational strategies that support and enable Marquette’s mission and goals.

The Menomonee Valley Partners have done a tremendous job over the years, and I am excited for what the future holds.” “Marquette University benefits from the continued evolution of the Menomonee River Valley into a vibrant destination for business and commerce. “I’m thrilled to join the Menomonee River Valley BID #26 Board and play a role in the continued revitalization of the Menomonee River Valley,” Paetsch said.

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