About Jean
Jean Geselius returned to CDS in 2024 as the Director of Marketing. Prior to CDS, she worked in marketing, visual branding, website development, and event planning for over twenty-nine years. Jean also managed and operated a marketing agency, Ten Oaks Design Studio, for the past two and a half years providing strategic marketing services to clients across various industries. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising and Public Relations. Jean manages the firm's marketing efforts including the firm's strategic marketing plan, public relations, social media, website development, and graphic design creation of fliers, postcards, and advertisements. She also assists with internal communications and events.Community Involvement
- Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Women Inspiring and Networking (WIN) Programs Chair
- Willmar Area Women's Fund Past Steering Committee Member
- Elevate Graduate and Marketing Instructor
- Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Perspectives Graduate
- L.E.A.D of Kandiyohi County Program Graduate
- Regional Chambers
- Local Church
Awards
- 2021 AAM Volunteer of the Year
- AAM-MAA Award Winner - Business Development Initiative
- 2010 Sertoma Service to Mankind Award
- 2006 Strong Supporter Award from the United Way of Kandiyohi County
- 2005 Volunteer of the Year Award from the Kandiyohi County Economic Development
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."
—Maya Angelou
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January 6, 2025
