It’s hard to believe that 40+ years in the workforce have flown by, 23 of them with the State of Minnesota, where I began as a “session only” legislative staffer in 1990. I’ve had the privilege of working in several agencies but have spent more than half my state career at either the Department of Commerce or the Public Utilities Commission. I’ve participated in a number of challenging projects and initiatives over the years, and have especially enjoyed this last assignment with MNIT at Commerce. I’m going to miss the daily challenges and, even more, the colleagues who’ve become friends.
I’m looking forward to indulging my love of the outdoors and pursuing some of the interests that require time I haven’t had until now. One of my first projects will integrate my love of Minnesota, writing, photography, technology and social media tools. The idea is an “online coffee table book”, with photos and some text, on Minnesota’s varied topographical regions, particularly those I consider to be under-represented. My own collection of photos is heavy on the Brainerd area lakes, Lake Superior and the Twin Cities, so my husband and I are planning excursions that will include the headwaters of the Mississippi River this spring and southern Minnesota late in the summer.
I’m very proud of my years of state employment, enriched by your support, example of public service and, above all, your friendship. At my request, there will be no retirement party, but I hope to visit with some of you before I leave, and am grateful to live in an era that allows us to stay in touch.
Thanks, everyone, for many happy memories.
Catherine
Cell 763-807-4395
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