Paul Austin
Pronouns: he/him
How I contribute to the CM team: I work on building partnerships, creating a culture of innovation, and getting out of the way of our amazing team.
Relevant experience: Mayor, Marketer, Manager, and Clinton Administration Appointee
What I like about the CM team: It is inspiring to work with people so committed to bringing Minnesotans together around shared values and solving problems.
Favorite MN places: Standing next to Paul & Babe on the shore of Lake Bemidji or on the log that bridges the Mississippi River headwaters
Outdoor activity: Hiking anywhere, but especially along the rivers that pour into Lake Superior.
I am the CM team member most likely to: Baffle millennials by speaking in 1980’s song lyrics
Best outdoor advice: Kids get happier when they go outside, but there is no app that reminds them.
Influential quote: It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. —Harry S. Truman