CHS Inc., St. Paul, on Nov. 16 announced the appointment of Kirstie Foster as Senior Vice President, Marketing Communications. She succeeds Linda Tank, who is retiring at the end of 2021 after 37 years with CHS.
CHS said Foster brings more than 25 years of experience leading integrated marketing communications on a global scale, advancing business growth, and fostering corporate reputations. She was most recently with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, where she served as Vice President of Brand, Communications, and Social Responsibility. She also spent 15 years with General Mills, where she served as Director of Corporate and Brand Communications. Foster also worked as an Account Supervisor at public relations agency Weber Shandwick.
Foster holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and speech communications with honors from the University of St. Thomas. She serves on the Board of Directors for nonprofit organizations Hunger Solutions Minnesota and Angel Foundation.