I’d like to introduce our newest-elected member of the SWIF Board of Directors, Tim Connell of Luverne. We are so excited to have Tim join this group of outstanding soutwhest Minnesota leaders.
Tim has a strong passion for his community and a perspective that makes him an excellent addition to our Board of Directors. Through his experience as a judge, he brings important knowledge and insight about the needs of people in our communities and region. He is committed to southwest Minnesota and, along with the entire board, will help steer our organization in a direction that best serves our region.”
He is a retired judge of the Fifth Judicial District, Rock County, Luverne, Minn. Tim is also a high school graduate of Luverne High School, has a B.A. in Humanities from St. John’s University and received his Juris Doctor Degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 1976. He was in private practice for 11 years before being appointed judge and is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association.
Tim is very active in the Luverne community, serving as chair of the Rock County Children’s Justice Initiative and Rock County Collaborative 6-12 Work Team. He is also active in various civic groups including his church, Rotary Club, Rock County Community Education Board and many others. He lives in Luverne with his wife, Connie. They have three adult children.
Please join me in welcoming Tim to SWIF!
