Leadership

 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 

		Dawn McGinley, Chairperson Director, Program, Policy & Communications, 3M Global Security Ms. McGinley joined 3M in 1984 and has served on the Novation Board of Directors since 2018. She attended Gustavus Adolphus College where she earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Communications/Journalism and added more Marketing coursework later.
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		Matt Juhl, Vice Chairperson Senior Materials and Planning Manager at Veolia Water Technology & Solutions Mr. Juhl worked at 3M from 2000 – 2023 and has served on the Novation Board of Directors since 2006. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Bemidji State University and is also certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and APICS CPIM.
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		Shawn Schow, Secretary Mr. Schow retired from 3M in 2021 after 33 years in 3M Finance. He has served in various roles on the Novation Board of Directors since 1998.
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		Wendy Benson Vice President, Enterprise Workplace Strategy, 3M Country Governance & Services Ms. Benson began her career at 3M in 1992 as a Product Development Engineer. She joined the Board of Directors of Novation in 2022 and holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering as well as an MBA from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.
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		Dan Carlson Vice President of Transportation and Electronics Business Group US & Canada Plant Operations Mr. Carlson began his career at 3M in 1984 and has served on the Board of Directors of Novation since 2011. He attended Iowa State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
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		Mary E. Edinger (Beth) Retired from 3M Ms. Edinger has been with 3M since 1989 and has served on the Board of Directors of Novation since 2008. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Business from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, an MBA in Marketing from the University of St. Thomas and a JD from the William Mitchell College of Law.
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		Joe Paul Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, 3M Consumer Business Group Mr. Paul joined 3M in 2008 and joined the Board of Directors of Novation in 2022. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as a Master's Degree in Business from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.
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		John Schwalbach Global Bonding & Joining Lean Value Stream Director, Automotive & Aerospace Solutions Division Mr. Schwalbach began his career at 3M in 1991 and served on the Supervisory Committee at Novation from 2005 until 2019, when he was then nominated to the Board of Directors. He attended the University of Wisconsin Madison where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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		Daryl Thoennes Plant Director, 3M Aberdeen Mr. Thoennes has been with 3M since 1997 and has served on the Novation Board of Directors in December 2019. He attended Southwest Minnesota State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
 

		Ray Aalderks Senior Finance Manager, 3M Finance Mr. Aalderks began his career at 3M in 1997 and has served on the Supervisory Committee at Novation since 2016.  He earned a BBA in Finance from the University of North Dakota and an MBA from the University of Minnesota.
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		Beth Eskra Marketing Operations Leader, Separation and Purification Sciences Division Ms. Eskra began her 3M career in 2007 and has served on the Supervisory Committee of Novation since 2010.  She attended Case Western Reserve University where she earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Polymer Science and Engineering, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    Mark Huberty Finance Manager, Separation and Purification Sciences Division Mr. Huberty joined the Supervisory Committee of Novation in 2023. He began his 3M career in 2013 and has held roles in internal audit, investor relations and business finance. He has a B.A. in Accounting from Gustavus Adolphus College and MBA from the University of St. Thomas. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
		Morgan Weber Finance Analyst, 3M GfAC Consolidations & M&A Accounting Ms. Weber joined the Novation Supervisory Committee in 2023. She is a Sr. Finance Analyst for 3M M&A Finance and has also held roles in internal audit and the controllers organization throughout her 8+ years at 3M. She is a CPA, has a B.A. in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas and an M.S. in Business Analytics from the University of Minnesota.
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		Waldo de la O Global Director, Market to Cash, 3M Health Care Business Group Waldo de la O joined 3M in 2003 and has served on the Supervisory Committee of Novation since 2019. He holds a Bachelors degree in Management Information Services from the ITESM and a Master's degree in Business from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
 

		Kristi Mukomela President and Chief Executive Officer Ms. Mukomela joined Novation in 1997 as the President and CEO.  She began her credit union career at the Owatonna Federal Credit Union in 1981, shortly after graduating from Southwest Minnesota State University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting.
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		Mike Kronebusch Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer Mr. Kronebusch joined 3M in 2001 where he held various finance and business leadership roles for 21 years before joining Novation in the fall of 2022.  Beginning in 2014, he served on Novation’s Supervisory Committee, Board of Directors and finally as Chairman of the Board for the 3 years prior to joining Novation.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from St. John’s University (MN).
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		Nick Altavilla Vice President of Operations, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Lending Officer Mr. Altavilla joined Novation in 2006. He has been in the banking industry since 2001. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Winona State University.
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		Terry Kahle Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Ms. Kahle joined Novation in 2020. She has been in the credit union and banking industry for over 26 years. She earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Finance from St. Cloud State University.
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		Tyler Sachse Vice President, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer Mr. Sachse joined Novation in 2023 after five years as the Global Brand Strategy Leader for 3M's Safety and Industrial Business Group. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, plus an MBA in Brand and Product Management, both from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________         Todd Brandel Director of Operations, Hutchinson Mr. Brandel joined Novation in 2008 and has been in the credit union industry for over 25 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota.