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Chris Iles // VP, Communication and Brand Marketing
A communicator at heart, Chris Iles seeks to tell engaging, human-centered stories that inspire meaningful action and drive significant business results. Iles has two decades of experience spanning the disciplines of communications, marketing, content, strategy, innovation and leadership.
Prior to joining the Star Tribune, Iles spent 15 years pushing the Minnesota Twins to become the most innovative brand in sports and entertainment. He also previously worked in corporate communications at Bloomington-based HealthPartners and began his career at Minneapolis PR powerhouse Padilla.
For the Star Tribune, Iles oversees communications/public relations, brand marketing, events and partnerships, sponsorships, and brand creative. He leads a talented team that seeks to tell the story of the Star Tribune as it undergoes a transformative journey and creates the leading model for local news in America.
Management Team
Steve Grove
CEO, Publisher and Board Member
steve.grove@startribune.com
Suki Dardarian
Editor and Senior Vice President
suki.dardarian@startribune.com
Laura Burkholder
VP, Consumer Marketing
laura.burkholder@startribune.com
Jason Cole
VP, Advertising Sales
jason.cole@startribune.com
Chase Davis
Head of Transformation, Strategy and VP
chase.davis@startribune.com
David Diegnau
Senior Vice President, Operations
david.diegnau@startribune.com
Scott Gillespie
Editor, Editorial Pages
scott.gillespie@startribune.com
Kyndell Harkness
Head of Culture and Community
kyndell.harkness@startribune.com
Chris Iles
VP, Communication and Brand Marketing
chris.iles@startribune.com
Paul Kasbohm
Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer
paul.kasbohm@startribune.com
Brian Kennett
VP, Head of Digital Advertising and Agency Services
brian.kennett@startribune.com
Randy Lebedoff
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
randy.lebedoff@startribune.com
Michelle Mueller
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
michelle.mueller@startribune.com
Stephanie Ness
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
stephanie.ness@startribune.com
Aron Pilhofer
Chief Product Officer
aron.pilhofer@startribune.com
Maria Reeve
Managing Editor and VP
maria.reeve@startribune.com
Harpreet Kaur Sandhawalia
VP, Product
harpreet.sandhawalia@startribune.com
Jeff Sebesta
VP, Subscription Operations
jeff.sebesta@startribune.com
Raul Vazquez
Vice President, Production Operations
raul.vazquez@startribune.com
Chad Wagner
VP, Engineering
chad.wagner@startribune.com
Eric Wieffering
Managing Editor and VP
eric.wieffering@startribune.com
Mary Mayer
SVP, Consumer Growth
mary.mayer@startribune.com
Board of Directors
Steve Grove
CEO, Publisher and Board Member
steve.grove@startribune.com
Christine Fruechte
CEO, Colle McVoy, Board Chair
Glen Taylor
Chairman and Founder, Taylor Corp., Board Member
Leigh Hart
Vice President, Corporate Development, Taylor Corporation, Board Member
Channon Lemon
Vice President, Economic Development, St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
Scott Burns
CEO and Co-Founder, Structural, Board Member
David Kristal
Founder and CEO, Augeo, Board Member