Company: Knobelsdorff
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Born: September 11 in Rochester, MN
Years with company/industry: 15/18
Family: Lillian (11), Arlyn (9), Lewis (7), Hermann (4)
Education: Goodhue Public High School
Favorite hobbies/interests: Outdoor time with my kids and riding my motorcycle
Favorite place to eat on the road: Steak or fish on the grill with friends and family
Favorite vacation spot: My aunt’s cabin in northern Minnesota with my kids
Best mentor: My uncle, Hermann, was a great mentor to me. He taught me a lot about work ethic, compassion, and doing things for others. Starting from five years old, I spent a lot of time with him on the farm, at work, and volunteering with him for many of the organizations he was involved in.
Someone I admire: My Omi, Anneliese, she emigrated from Germany in 1954 with nothing and settled on a farm in rural Minnesota with my Grandpa. They started a farm and family together. Her story is one of determination and hard work.
Reprinted from Milling Journal 3Q 2020 Issue
View this review and more in the Milling Journal 3Q 2020 magazine.