Margaret Anderson Kelliher was named as the next president of the Minnesota High Tech Association. Kelliher, speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives and former gubernatorial candidate, will start her term in January, the association said on Monday.
"Through her previous positions in government and extensive community involvement, Margaret brings excellent experience collaborating with individuals and organizations, great familiarity with public policy and strong communication skills to the position," said Joy Lindsay, chair of the association's board.
Kelliher was a candidate for the position of superintendent of Minneapolis parks, but withdrew from the selection process week.
Kelliher was picked from more than 100 candidates for the job of Minnesota High Tech Association's president. The association promotes Minnesota's technology-based economy's "growth, sustainability and global competitiveness."
Kelliher fills the position left vacant when the group's former president Kate Rubin left to take a position as UnitedHealth Group's vice president of social responsibility and United Health Foundation's executive director.
"I am passionate about advancing education and job growth in Minnesota, and serving as president of MHTA will allow me to do that," Kelliher said. "... I'm looking forward to leading the MHTA to expand Minnesota's future workforce, advocate for its members and build partnerships to advance technology across the state."
