MMA EVENTS
Join us for our next leadership forum, education event, roundtable or major event!
A few months into URLA – Join Encompass RT to Discuss (MMA Members Only)
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Location:
GoToMeeting
An access link will be sent one day prior to event.
Please email topic ideas to the MMA – info@themma.org!
RSVP to info@themma.org.
We hope you will attend!
The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Meeting
All are welcome to join in this monthly meeting co-chaired by James Essen & Sarah Johanns.
These meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month.
To join these meetings please email: Leah Sweet and we will send you the meeting link.
SAVE THE DATE!
Join the Minnesota Mortgage Association for our next “Consequential Coffee Conversations”!
June topic: The Minnesota Legislature has adjourned: Is it safe outside?
Overview: The 2021 session of the Minnesota Legislature has been completed. Now, what got done? What didn’t get done? And what is the impact on the housing industry and the rest of Minnesota?
We are thrilled to have the following Panelists:
Therese Kuvaas, Government Relations Manager, Minnesota Bankers Association
Therese Kuvaas is the Minnesota Bankers Association’s Government Relations manager, advocating on behalf of Minnesota’s banks at the Minnesota Capitol, overseeing the MBA’s federal and state grassroots activities, and coordinating MBA’s annual Bank Day at the Capitol and the MBA Washington DC trip. She is the Treasurer of the MinnBank Federal and State PACs and a member of the ABA BankPAC Board. Therese has been with the MBA over 18 years.
Previously, Therese served as the Committee Legislative Assistant to the Minnesota House of Representatives Health and Human Services Policy Committee. She also has served as a legislative aid to numerous members of the House of Representatives. There has worked on numerous successful campaigns, both legislatively and gubernatorial.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world with her daughters and volunteering at Sharing and Caring Hands when we are not in a pandemic.
Cullen Sheehan
Cullen D. Sheehan represents clients before the Minnesota legislature on a variety of commerce, housing, education, and transportation issues. He is widely known in Minnesota and at the State Capitol for his ability to work with diverse coalitions and stakeholders to accomplish clients’ goals.
Prior to joining LGN, Mr. Sheehan served in numerous capacities at the highest levels of politics and government. He served as Chief of Staff to the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus and was instrumental in leading them to their first majority in 38 years. In 2011 Mr. Sheehan received an award as a Leader in Public Policy from Politics In Minnesota/Capitol Report as the Top Legislative Staffer at the Minnesota State Capitol. In addition, he served as a senior advisor to United States Senator Norm Coleman and was Coleman’s campaign manager in one of the most expensive and closest Senate races in Minnesota history.
Mr. Sheehan has developed extensive national networks through his work in Republican politics. Notably, he was the Midwest Regional Political Director for the Republican National Committee and served as the Executive Director of the Republican Party of Iowa. Additionally, he has served in senior roles on numerous U.S. senatorial, congressional, and gubernatorial campaigns.
A graduate of Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota, Mr. Sheehan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and minored in Public Administration. He serves on the St. Croix Preparatory Academy Foundation Board. Additionally, he is a council member of AIPAC Minnesota and is a past board member of Spare Key and the Citizens League.
Moderator: John Apitz
John Apitz has spent more than four decades working in Minnesota politics as a lobbyist, campaign consultant and staff to political leaders including U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey, Congressman Tim Penny, Attorney General Hubert “Skip” Humphrey and St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman. He was also a partner with the law firm of Messerli Kramer for 30 years where he represented clients in the agriculture, transportation, gaming, public safety communications industries and several conservation and environmental groups, including the Minnesota Zoo.
Currently, John is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Regional Railroads Association, the trade group for Minnesota’s 18 freight railroads. His work with the industry spans more than 25 years as a lobbyist and association manager.
John serves on the Board Directors of History Theatre in St. Paul and on the 2nd Century Campaign with St. John’s Church UCC on Madeline Island.
Information being updated daily – please check back!!
Date:
June 16, 2021
This is a monthly series with a panel discussion on a variety of topics!
Time:
9am – 10:00am
Pricing:
FREE for Members
$25 for Nonmembers
Members can bring 1 non-member FREE but you must contact info@themma.org to register your guest.
Location:
TBD
Registration opening soon!
Join Spare Key for a Day filled with FUN in the SUN!
HOPE ON THE GREEN!
Join us Wednesday, June 23rd!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Meeting
All are welcome to join in this monthly meeting co-chaired by James Essen & Sarah Johanns.
These meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month.
To join these meetings please email: Leah Sweet and we will send you the meeting link.
The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides.
We have a few event policies we thought you might want to know about when you register. If you have any questions about the MMA, or our event polices, please let us know: info@themma.org
EVENT POLICIES:
REFUND POLICY (Individual attendees)
Refunds will be available up to 5 business days prior to the event date. Refunds requested after the deadline may be available at the discretion of the MMA. This policy may be superseded by individual event contractual attendance guarantees. Refunds are subject to a $10 administrative fee.
REFUND POLICY (Sponsorships and exhibitor space)
Refunds will not be available for sponsorships or exhibitor space.
RECRUITING POLICY
Solicitation and/or distribution of employment opportunities is prohibited at all MMA events. The penalty for non-compliance with this policy is immediate expulsion from the event without a refund of fees paid in association with the event.
ANTITRUST POLICY
The MMA has adopted an antitrust policy which prohibits any activity that could result in anticompetitive activities at association events or meetings.