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Jason Cole // VP, Advertising Sales
Jason Cole, the Vice President of Advertising at Star Tribune, leverages over 15 years of experience in the media industry. He leads a dynamic sales team, providing data-targeted advertising solutions across digital, print, events, and outdoor platforms. Jason and his team are passionate about building enduring relationships with partners by establishing trust through effective strategies that drive results. During his tenure with the Star Tribune, the advertising division has successfully transitioned into a leading multi-channel advertising provider through the development and growth of their digital service and content creation teams.
A University of Minnesota graduate, Jason has a background spanning various roles in the media, software, and more. Combined with significant community involvement, Jason has amassed extensive experience in being part of strong teams that are passionate about the success of local and regional small and medium-sized businesses.
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