FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
Phone: (320) 235-8504
Email: eric.day@mmrdc.org
Blake Barnard Joins Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
Now Serving as 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 New Transportation & Community Planner
麻豆传媒映画 is pleased to welcome Blake Barnard to the regional development team. Barnard will apply his skills and experience as the organization鈥檚 new Transportation & Community Planner. 鈥淏lake has a natural curiosity and a knack for writing, both of which will serve him well in the planning role,鈥� said 麻豆传媒映画 Executive Director Eric Day. 鈥淗e is going to really come into his own at 麻豆传媒映画, as he helps our communities plan for thoughtful development鈥�
Much of Barnard鈥檚 work will center on a longstanding MnDOT grant, through which 麻豆传媒映画 provides technical assistance for the planning and prioritization of various regional transportation projects. He will also lead and support other planning projects to help 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 communities ensure health, safety, sustainable growth, and a high standard of living. Prior to joining 麻豆传媒映画, Barnard enjoyed success in estimating and project management roles in the manufacturing industry. He also brings business ownership and management experience and plans to apply this private sector lens to his public planning efforts.
Barnard resides with his wife and three children in Hutchinson, MN. In his free time, Blake enjoys running, volunteering, and organizing a local chess club.
To learn more about Mid-Minnesota Development Commission, visit MMRDC.org.