1st Tuesday

Held five times a year, Minnesota Carlson 1st Tuesday Speaker Series invites a marquee business leader to engage in a fireside chat about business challenges involving leadership, innovation, and topical business issues. The goal of this conversation is to uncover insights and create conversations that energize and raise the collective wisdom of our attendees.

The 1st Tuesday Speaker Series began in 1992 to provide an opportunity for alumni and friends of Minnesota Carlson to continue their management education.

Tuesday, October 6

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

McNamara Alumni Center

PURCHASE TICKETS

Terry Rasmussen

President and CEO - Thrivent

Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen is president and chief executive officer of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company that offers advice, insurance, investments, banking and generosity products and programs to clients in communities across the United States. Under Rasmussen’s leadership, Thrivent is transforming into a holistic financial services organization, helping current and future generations achieve financial clarity, enabling lives full of meaning and gratitude.

Prior to becoming CEO, Rasmussen held a series of leadership roles at Thrivent and American Express. Earlier in her career, she was a trial attorney with the United States Department of Justice, Tax Division, as part of the Attorney General’s Honors Program.

She is chair of the board of directors for H.B. Fuller Company, and chair of the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Board of Directors. Additionally, she is a board member of the Walker Art Center.

2026 Speaker Lineup

Tuesday, February 10

Alex Rodriguez and Matt Caldwell from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx

Read the recap or view the event recording.

Tuesday, April 7

Bob Frenzel, Chairman, President and CEO of Xcel Energy

Read the recap or view the event recording

Tuesday, June 2

Beth Wozniak, Chair and CEO of nVent

Read the recap or view the event recording

Tuesday, October 6

Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen, President and CEO of Thrivent

Tuesday, December 1

Rebecca Cunningham, President of the University of Minnesota

1st Tuesday Speaker Series At A Glance

Hosted At

McNamara Alumni Center
200 SE Oak St
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Cost

Single Event Pricing

Individual - $25 (includes parking)
Table of Eight - $180

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the organizer. No refunds or credits will be granted for non-attendance.

Schedule

11:30 a.m. Registration & Networking

11:50 a.m. Lunch

12:00 p.m. Program begins

1:00 p.m. Program concludes

1st Tuesday Corporate Tables

We value the partnerships with companies in the Twin Cities-area and want to continue to bring the business community together on a monthly basis. To continue our partnership with the business community, we invite you to purchase corporate tables for upcoming 1st Tuesday events.