Laura Elvebak

Laura Elvebak has a diverse work experience in both the public and private sectors. Laura'smost recent role is as the Human Resources Director at Blue Earth County, where they have been working since February 2019. Prior to this, they served as the Human Resources Deputy Director at Blue Earth County/City of Mankato from July 2018 to January 2019.

In addition to their positions in Blue Earth County, Laura has also held various roles in the public sector. Laura worked as a Program Director - Interim at the Minnesota Valley Council of Governments from November 2017 to July 2018, where they assisted cities and counties in areas such as human resources, planning & zoning, budgeting, and general administration. Before that, Laura worked as a Public Sector Management Consultant, providing advisory services to local governments on areas such as human resources, budgeting, open meeting law, media/public relations, planning and zoning, and general administrative functions from April 2017 to November 2017.

Laura has also gained extensive experience in county administration. Laura served as the County Administrator for Steele County from March 2015 to April 2017 and Waseca County from June 2011 to March 2015.

Prior to their roles in county administration, Laura worked as a Program Administrator at MN Valley Council of Governments from October 2001 to May 2011, where they assisted cities and counties in areas such as human resources, land use, budgeting, and general administration to create greater efficiencies in local government.

Laura began their career in the Human Resources field, working as a Human Resources Technician and Intern at the City of Mankato/Blue Earth County from June 2000 to October 2001 and November 1999 to June 2000, respectively.

Before entering the public sector, Laura gained experience in customer service and management roles. Laura worked as a Customer Service Rep at Hawaiian Tan from 1996 to 1998, where they provided exceptional customer service to current, new, and prospective customers. Laura also served as a Lead Desk Clerk/Acting Manager at Budgetel from 1996 to 1998, where they managed the front desk, oversaw housekeeping and maintenance, created employee schedules, performed nightly audits, and recruited and hired staff.

Laura Elvebak obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2000. Sometime after, they pursued a Master's degree in Public Administration from the same institution, which they have not yet completed as of the provided information. Additionally, Laura acquired a diploma in General Studies from Nicollet Public School, although the timeframe for this achievement is unknown.