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Info on the MnCIFA Board of Directors.
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Executive Director: Kari Groth Swan
Kari joined MnCIFA as Executive Director in November 2024. Kari directs all operations and financial management for MnCIFA, including projects for the Board of Directors to consider financing.
Kari brings comprehensive wealth management and banking experience in the broker/dealer, asset management, private bank, family office, non-profit, and CDFI sectors. Prior to joining MnCIFA, she was head of investor relations for Treehouse Management, LLC., and served in leadership positions for the Metropolitan Economic Development Association, Greater Twin Cities United Way, and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. Kari has +20 years experience in the wealth management and banking sector including JPMorgan, BMOHarris, MorganStanley, and PiperSandler.
Consultant: Peter Klein
Peter served as interim Executive Director for MnCIFA from January 2024 to November 2024 and was charged with establishing MnCIFA as an independent state agency. Peter continues to serve MnCIFA as a consultant. Prior to joining MnCIFA, Peter spent 27 years as Vice President of Finance for the City of St. Paul Port Authority.