Board of Directors

RTT’s board of directors consists of visionary leaders committed to supporting our efforts. 
These leaders contribute to the strategic planning and operational priorities.

Brenda Devlin

Board of Directors Chair

Executive VP, Operational Services at Harris
Board Member since July 2023

Cassie Nelson

Senior VP, Human Resources at McGough
Board Member since January 2023

Scott Hamman

Board of Directors Vice Chair

Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer at Vista Prairie Communities
Board Member since February 2025

Shannon Bryant

Executive Director, Workforce & Economic Development at Minnesota State
Board Member since 2023

Teresa Spaeth

Director of Strategic Initiatives at University of Minnesota
Board Member since January 2024

Paul Cerkvenik

President at MN Private College Council
Board Member since June 2023

Steven Jackson

Board of Directors Treasurer

Senior Finance Director at Land O'Lakes
Board Member since June 2025

Nola Slagter-Johnson

Director of Workforce Development at Hennepin County
Board Member since February 2019

Lori Marco

Partner, Deer Hill Legal & Mediation
Board Member since January 2026

Cathy Hart

Board of Directors Secretary

President and CEO, Slainte Group
Board Member since January 2026

Fernando Bucaro

CFO, Goodwill Easter-Seals Minnesota
Board Member since March 2026