Contact Us Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
General Information
Main: 612-335-6000
Fax: 612-335-6757
TDD: 612-335-6500
Email: MCCInfo@minneapolismn.gov
ADMINISTRATION
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Jeff-Johnson-Headshot-250x250.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=8771773518568346eee9fd1cdf3c7f05 250w)
Jeff Johnson
Executive Director
Jeff.Johnson@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6310
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Mark-Zirbel-Headshot_Pref_2_250x250.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=2db172369068979fd9039465bf14e97b 250w)
Mark Zirbel
Director of Event & Facility Services
Mark.Zirbel@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6031
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Chris-Hunjas-Headshot-238_250x250.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=532dbfadec0add0679985e844598c1f4 250w)
Chris Hunjas
Director of Business Administration
Chris.Hunjas@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6383
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Smith-Katie_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=805a2ca0e16dab2c8757f646f10dde8b 320w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Smith-Katie_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=6262848a742ea874a60e9b5c3d74c44e 540w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Smith-Katie_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=93200daa2fe0027c489be24f4ec4b9a7 768w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Smith-Katie_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=236c9f765ba7b2959f4b36fe0f018c69 1024w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Smith-Katie_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=6679ae625f92b1bd2ded143e5d87316f 1042w)
Katie Smith, CMP
Director of Sales & Marketing
Katie.Smith@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6330
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Deb-Taylor-Headshot_250x250.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=58%2030.4&q=80&w=320&s=d350dd79b838d4a4b76c67dcf5d26635 250w)
Deb Taylor
Associate Director of Sales
Deborah.Taylor@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6332
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Savannah-Fargen-Headshot_2022_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=0d54cd440dcebae585bc01890d57f8fc 250w)
Savannah Fargen
National Account Executive
Savannah.Fargen@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6334
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Sheila-Head-Shot.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=52.28%2029.42&q=80&w=320&s=dfd9de36f62b5e2a82edbf96c9ee9415 320w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Sheila-Head-Shot.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=52.28%2029.42&q=80&w=540&s=ff859bc0ed08bd1d7514d79b82b054ab 540w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Sheila-Head-Shot.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=52.28%2029.42&q=80&w=768&s=3ef8fa937cadddc4c5df49b2932e2883 768w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Sheila-Head-Shot.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=52.28%2029.42&q=80&w=1024&s=57af1e013e02372743b7974f3d2b22a9 1024w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Sheila-Head-Shot.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=52.28%2029.42&q=80&w=1200&s=830e77936815a9142a431433feb0dcf2 1200w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Sheila-Head-Shot.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=52.28%2029.42&q=80&w=1440&s=2f7e68cc85404a457497e5e4d4dd8127 1440w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Sheila-Head-Shot.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=52.28%2029.42&q=80&w=1920&s=4ff700e2ef82e8c59fe184f2bcd33ff9 1920w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Sheila-Head-Shot.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=52.28%2029.42&q=80&w=2560&s=5b19dbe9c1c3b10529fc63b604e3cb65 2560w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Sheila-Head-Shot.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=52.28%2029.42&q=80&w=3840&s=153032f7c54cb2d0424528a601ec9a99 3493w)
Sheila Tapia
National Account Executive
Sheila.Tapia@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6336
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Alex-Hall-Headshot_2022-250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=aa4840f572cfaecf678e81bd661eba4a 250w)
Alex Hall
Sales Account Executive
Alex.Hall@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6121
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Rachel-Taylor-Headshot-250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=b317ec1be6e44ca8283c6cd74f05db2a 250w)
Rachel Taylor
Sales Administrative Assistant
Rachel.Taylor@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6326
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MARKETING & PR
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Jessica-Klimisch_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=7d3589d11afbafe420831ba2f50ba0c6 320w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Jessica-Klimisch_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=9fa3f843eae5f40925b2a38ecc72d4f9 540w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Jessica-Klimisch_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=8327744112a3d06fa6f6a306a006ed23 768w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Jessica-Klimisch_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=c5b76d3df8f997f714add95de50b7b6f 1024w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Jessica-Klimisch_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=d3bddac61438a2bcc9da3a461f94ba51 1043w)
Jessica Klimisch
Marketing Project Manager
Jessica.Klimisch@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6309
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Kevin-Kurtt-Headshot_250x250.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=fc6b6df75e3f0337e569526627a05b00 250w)
Kevin Kurtt
Public Relations & Communications Manager
KevinK@minneapolis.org
612-767-8118
EVENT COORDINATION
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Wayne-Mahoney-Headshot_2022_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=b88911d91c271d36c6bf294608850099 250w)
Wayne Mahoney
Event Services Manager
Wayne.Mahoney@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6026
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Stocker-John_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=9f40803da105572ae2bf59e29ce931d4 320w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Stocker-John_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=7b561d349eeb4b604980cd2e7bb1f63f 540w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Stocker-John_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=a941a6f3d9f4262c930ac671d1f77af4 768w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Stocker-John_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=0d2620ee94526718de15077fa66caa79 1024w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Stocker-John_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=dce7e182cee2fceea7f18ef867dbbe2f 1042w)
John Stocker
Senior Event Coordinator
John.Stocker@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6239
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Lori-Rausch-Headshot_2022-250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=c3fbed5a36037810caba17c11a6875fb 250w)
Lori Rausch
Senior Event Coordinator
Lori.Rausch@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6178
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Tony-Pucc-Headshot_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=43fcbc5db2e9588706a348a6d8b9d5c2 250w)
Tony Pucci, CMP, CVP
Senior Event Coordinator
Anthony.Pucci@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6339
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Jen-Johnson-Headshot-2022-250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=6351f2ee67f89134527836c758d33162 250w)
Jen Johnson, CVP, CMP, SEPC
Senior Event Coordinator
Jennifer.Johnson1@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6333
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Liz-Peterson-Headshot_2022_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=3593259ae37ab83ed5557c3572fbe9ba 250w)
Liz Peterson
Event Coordinator
Elizabeth.Peterson@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6027
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/DeShaun-McDonald-Headshot_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=ff0db980865f0032c6d04e7f034e9d1c 250w)
DeShaun McDonald
Event Coordinator
DeShaun.McDonald@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6043
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Carol-Candeloro-Headshot-250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=21a152e3b3d3a572586bf7167f694ddb 250w)
Carol Candeloro
Event Coordinator
Carol.Candeloro@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6028
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Cole-Gregory_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=fa162458d1b2c63145b679f3a4aff35b 320w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Cole-Gregory_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=55ea89f632beb41cd6b01bd0ca691cda 540w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Cole-Gregory_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=9b8d9bfe0272e541a11b7f75220caec6 768w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Cole-Gregory_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=a0615d156fe9a489f8a2decf5b381352 1024w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Cole-Gregory_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=43e823d53aa051fbcdffe7c96bb2b755 1043w)
Greg Cole
Event Coordinator
Gregory.Cole@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6166
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Colin-Brereton-Headshot_Pref_2_250x250.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=6dc17069221c53dd349eb0c42f4dfe49 250w)
Colin Brereton
Senior Supervisor Technology & Exhibitor Services
Colin.Brereton@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6328
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/John-Eberlein-Headshot_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=79f3174c9cc93e8492710adf5085f7f6 250w)
John Eberlein
Technology Coordinator
Production
John.Eberlein@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6059
GUEST & SECURITY SERVICES
24/7 Security Phone: 612-335-6040
Guest Services Phone: 612-335-6257
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Marcus-Travis-Headshot_4_250x250_web-res.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=0f4ef8171dc140c556704c372ccbaef0 250w)
Marcus Travis
Guest Services & Security Manager
Marcus.Travis@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6257
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Rob-Villanueva-Headshot_3_250x250_web-res.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=0a4a51a8d250abec65befba362f07a9e 250w)
Rob Villanueva
Senior Supervisor
Rob.Villanueva@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6057
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Dan-Smoliak-Headshot_1_250x250_Web-Res.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=71891afbcbdebc5af7b419d1a9f51062 250w)
Dan Smoliak
Senior Supervisor
Dan.Smoliak@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6113
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/SimmonsGrant_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=85897ee6c0d3e1d428178159e2f23d28 320w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/SimmonsGrant_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=e872bd657e02fa8d766998f7b66f79cc 540w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/SimmonsGrant_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=3fefe479961ca1ef7615530b3dffae54 768w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/SimmonsGrant_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=592f4f0023cd2622cde9dc576ea0a210 1024w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/SimmonsGrant_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=2666ea8f2cfbfec907e636a821762a66 1042w)
Grant Simmons
Guest & Security Services, Event Coordinator
Grant.Simmons@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6238
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Aboujouda-Leila_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=bada06e5df8aa5f85d242aa2078b1b53 320w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Aboujouda-Leila_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=4e7d032fdeb766d4236d4a1dcf6f8f08 540w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Aboujouda-Leila_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=6665e099d3e1d2cacb6d68fd6aac9bc2 768w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Aboujouda-Leila_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=ba7ee5e5765a816fd73bf9aea76c3534 1024w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Aboujouda-Leila_headshot_2023_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=247713ab90420f46608700d0ba17045d 1043w)
Leila Aboujouda
Guest & Security Services, Event Coordinator
Leila.Aboujouda@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6238
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Patty-Lemke-Headshot-250x250.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=da47432e5912423ae842fda1744466d8 250w)
Patty Lemke
CEO/General Manager
PattyL@kelber.com
612-335-6157
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Nick-Gundlach-Headshot_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=53b9f4df0538d8df58d6a76c4a04547e 250w)
Nick Gundlach
Director of Sales & Catering
NickG@kelber.com
612-335-6250
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Erin-Pugh-Headshot_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=cd02720c74f6884154454ce8646716db 250w)
Erin Pugh
Catering Sales Manager
ErinP@kelber.com
612-335-6082
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Christina-Lasso-Headshot_250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=738e1bc893b28a958f207f3c745bc7f3 250w)
Christina Lasso
Catering Sales Manager
ChristinaL@kelber.com
612-335-6171
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Scott-Richmond-Headshot-250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=6cc54a4ff3ed90d952078db918cb98c3 250w)
Scott Richmond
Catering Sales Coordinator
ScottR@kelber.com
612-335-6045
FACILITIES OPERATIONS
Main: 612-335-6335
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Lane-Carlson-Headshot-2-250x250.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=d4f1f1230efa05aa14fb20b058adb0e0 250w)
Lane Carlson
Facilities Operations Manager
Lane.Carlson@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6335
EVENT OPERATIONS
Main: 612-335-6226
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Kurt-Hicok-Headshot_2022-250x250.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=19b5b78b37afc0797cb3485cffff92f3 250w)
Kurt Hicok
Manager of Event Operations
Kurt.Hicok@minneapolismn.gov
612-335-6226
SMART CITY NETWORKS
Main: 612-335-6165
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/Brian-Clear-Headshot-2-250x250.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=6f295904fcb18d2c22f21595b3514ae5 250w)
Brian Clear
General Manager
BClear@smartcity.com
612-335-6164