2025 GreenSeam Board of Governors Application

Call for Applications:

GreenSeam, LLC is governed by a 20-member board made up of an intentional composition of stakeholders representing the diverse mix of entities within the GreenSeam region (southern Minnesota and northern Iowa). GreenSeam’s vision is to shape the future of agriculture, businesses, and communities in the region and elevate our region as the world-class food and agribusiness epicenter.

The Nominating Committee for GreenSeam, LLC is currently seeking applicants to fill six (6) open seats on the board. Terms are three years, beginning March 2025 and ending March 2028. A cross-section of both businesses/entities from throughout the GreenSeam region will make up the slate of Governors to be nominated.

To Serve on the GreenSeam Board of Governors, your business or organization must be or intend to be a GreenSeam investor. Deadline: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 5 pm.

Please submit online or via email to the following:
GreenSeam, LLC
Attn: Beth Smith
3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 100
Mankato, MN 56001
Email: bsmith@greatermankato.com

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1. Contact information: *This question is required.

Name:
Company:
Position:
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What business category do you most closely identify with? (ex: financial, manufacturing, farming, ag tech, etc.)

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3. Are currently a member of the GreenSeam Board of Governors who is reapplying to serve another term? *This question is required.

4. Has your organization been, or do you intend to be an investor in GreenSeam while serving on the board? *This question is required.

Explain how your company’s (and any affiliate organizations’) location best fits into the GreenSeam Region; and how the GreenSeam Vision is consistent with your own company’s vision of the future.

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Please provide evidence of your leadership abilities. Including a description of your past and present civic leadership involvement. *This question is required.

What motivates you to serve on the Board of Governors?

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What are some unique characteristics or perspectives you will bring to the Board of Governors? Including the skills and contributions you can offer the Board.

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Will your schedule allow for you to be a committed Board member? And will your company fully support this commitment?

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6. Additional information: What else would you like for us to know?

Please submit at least one reference:

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