Moving up

HLT Co., Maple Grove, named David Elizondo as president and chief executive. He was senior vice president, research and development and general manager to the president and chief executive. Elizondo has an extensive background in the medical device business and previously served as chief operating officer for Direct Flow Medical.

Abdo, Eick & Meyers, Mankato, named Wendy Keenan as partner. She has a background working in regulatory compliance and has been with the firm since 2006.

On the move

JLL, Minneapolis, named Ted Gonsior as executive vice president. Before joining JLL, he served in leadership roles for Collins International, including as senior vice president and vice president.

On the board

Winthrop & Weinstine, Minneapolis, named attorneys Thomas Kettleson and Anton Moch to its board of directors. Both attorneys work for the firm and Kettleson has experience working in commercial lending, and Moch's expertise is in community banking.

honors

Farmers Insurance, Shakopee, agent Tim Whitcomb has been named to the national Presidents Council. He was recognized for providing excellent customer service and for consistently demonstrating top-ranked business performance.