Business people

The Marvin Cos., Warroad, named Christine Marvin director of corporate strategy. Christine was director of marketing for Marvin Windows and Doors.

Epoch Lacrosse, Roseville, named Ryan Hurley partner and director of sales and Brian Hochman creative and content director.

Nordquist Sign and Lawrence Sign, St. Paul, named Laura Alexander business director. Alexander joined the company in 1994 and most recently was business manager.

Baker Tilly named Rike Harrison chief sales officer. Harrison was chief marketing officer for Wipfli and serves on the board for Community Health Charities Minnesota and BestPrep.

Barnes & Thornburg, Minneapolis, named Christopher Fowlkes partner. Fowlkes was a partner at Bowman and Brooke.

Periscope, Minneapolis, named Joe Bock vice president/group account director. Bock was director of account management for Colle+McVoy.

Versique, St. Louis Park, named Jody Guillemette senior sales recruiter. Guillemette co-founded and owned Advanced Visions. Versique also named Karen Feder director of digital marketing for Parqa. Feder was a digital strategist for Webtrends.

Crest Healthcare Supply, Dassel, named Kevin Sheehy director of sales and marketing. Sheehy was director of business development and marketing at UltiMed and worked for Johnson Plastics, Gander Mountain, UnitedHealthcare, National Car Rental and Fingerhut Corp.

NAI Everest, Minneapolis, named Tom Backstrom vice president. Backstrom held multiple leadership positions for Pinnacle and served on the board for Minnesota Multi Housing Association.

Knutson Construction, St. Louis Park, named Tim Jacobson assistant superintendent for the Rochester office.

Limra named LeeAnn Fahl and Logan Roddy Rising Stars of Innovation Under 40. Fahl is senior leader for digital channels for Securian, and Roddy is customer analytics manager for Securian.