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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](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^44STUDIOXX24_steve_headshot.jpg)
Steve Grove
CEO, Publisher and Board Member
steve.grove@startribune.com
![Suki Dardarian](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Suki_86x119.jpg)
Suki Dardarian
Editor and Senior Vice President
suki.dardarian@startribune.com
![Laura Burkholder](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^05STUDIOXX24_laura_headshot.jpg)
Laura Burkholder
VP, Consumer Marketing
laura.burkholder@startribune.com
![Jason Cole](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^03STUDIOXX24_Jason_headshot.jpg)
Jason Cole
VP, Advertising Sales
jason.cole@startribune.com
![Chase Davis](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^34STUDIOXX24_chase_headshot.jpg)
Chase Davis
Head of Transformation, Strategy and VP
chase.davis@startribune.com
![David Diegnau](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/08^10STUDIOXX24_Dave_head.png)
David Diegnau
Senior Vice President, Operations
david.diegnau@startribune.com
![Phillip Morris](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Morris_Phillip_86x119.png)
Phillip Morris
Opinion Editor and Vice President
phillip.morrris@startribune.com
![Kyndell Harkness](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^28STUDIOXX24_kyndell_headshot.jpg)
Kyndell Harkness
Head of Culture and Community
kyndell.harkness@startribune.com
![Chris Iles](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^76STUDIOXX24_headshot.jpg)
Chris Iles
VP, Communication and Brand Marketing
chris.iles@startribune.com
![Paul Kasbohm](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^23STUDIOXX24_Paul_headshot.jpg)
Paul Kasbohm
Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer
paul.kasbohm@startribune.com
![Brian Kennett](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^09STUDIOXX24_Brian_headshot.jpg)
Brian Kennett
VP, Head of Digital Advertising and Agency Services
brian.kennett@startribune.com
![Randy Lebedoff](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^07STUDIOXX24_Randy_headshot.jpg)
Randy Lebedoff
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
randy.lebedoff@startribune.com
![Michelle Mueller](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^69STUDIOXX24_headshot.jpg)
Michelle Mueller
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
michelle.mueller@startribune.com
![Stephanie Ness](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^74STUDIOXX24_headshot.jpg)
Stephanie Ness
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
stephanie.ness@startribune.com
![Aron Pilhofer](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^29STUDIOXX24_Aron_head.jpg)
Aron Pilhofer
Chief Product Officer
aron.pilhofer@startribune.com
![Maria Reeve](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^15STUDIOXX24_Maria_headshot.jpg)
Maria Reeve
Managing Editor and VP
maria.reeve@startribune.com
![Harpreet Kaur Sandhawalia](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^37STUDIOXX24_Harpreet2_headshot.jpg)
Harpreet Kaur Sandhawalia
VP, Product
harpreet.sandhawalia@startribune.com
![Jeff Sebesta](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^50STUDIOXX24_headshot.jpg)
Jeff Sebesta
VP, Subscription Operations
jeff.sebesta@startribune.com
![Raul Vazquez](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^79STUDIOXX24_headshot.jpg)
Raul Vazquez
Vice President, Production Operations
raul.vazquez@startribune.com
![Chad Wagner](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^67STUDIOXX24_headshot.jpg)
Chad Wagner
VP, Engineering
chad.wagner@startribune.com
![Eric Wieffering](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^31STUDIOXX24_Eric_headshot.jpg)
Eric Wieffering
Managing Editor and VP
eric.wieffering@startribune.com
![Mary Mayer](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^71STUDIOXX24_headshot.jpg)
Mary Mayer
SVP, Consumer Growth
mary.mayer@startribune.com
Board of Directors
![Steve Grove](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/08^44STUDIOXX24_steve_headshot.jpg)
Steve Grove
CEO, Publisher and Board Member
steve.grove@startribune.com
![Christine Fruechte](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Christine-Fruechte_Thumb.jpg)
Christine Fruechte
CEO, Colle McVoy, Board Chair
![Glen Taylor](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Glen-Taylor_Thumb.jpg)
Glen Taylor
Chairman and Founder, Taylor Corp., Board Member
![Leigh Hart](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Leigh-Hart_THUMBNAIL.jpg)
Leigh Hart
Vice President, Corporate Development, Taylor Corporation, Board Member
![Channon Lemon](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Channon-Lemon_Thumb.jpg)
Channon Lemon
Vice President, Economic Development, St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
![Scott Burns](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Scott-Burns_Thumb.jpg)
Scott Burns
CEO and Co-Founder, Structural, Board Member
![David Kristal](https://startribunecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/David-Kristal_Thumb.jpg)
David Kristal
Founder and CEO, Augeo, Board Member