City of Elk River
Joe Stremcha has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Joe has worked as an Assistant City Administrator/Business Services Director for the City of Elk River since May 2023. Previously, Joe served as the Girls Varsity Assistant Hockey Coach for the New Ulm Public School District from September 2022 to April 2023. Before that, they were the City Manager & Director of Economic Development for the City of Springfield from September 2018 to April 2023. Joe also held the positions of Hockey Director Coordinator & High Performance Coach for District 4 - MN Hockey from March 2018 to April 2023 and Boys Varsity Hockey Head Coach for Redwood Area Schools from September 2018 to May 2021. Prior to their coaching roles, they served as ACE/HEP, Skills Night Lead, and Bantam A Head Coach for the New Ulm Sleepy Eye Hockey Association from July 2017 to September 2018. Joe has also worked as an Account Executive for RITALKA, INC from June 2016 to September 2018 and as a Sales Executive Team Leader for Target from June 2015 to June 2016. Joe began their career as a Librarian at the Marshall-Lyon County Library from February 2012 to May 2015.
Joe Stremcha completed their high school education at Centennial High School from 2005 to 2009. Following this, they enrolled in Southwest Minnesota State University and graduated with a degree in Political Science and Public Administration from 2009 to 2014.
City of Elk River
For people who want to breathe the outdoors, yet want access to big city amenities, Elk River is an emerging small city where the Elk and Mississippi Rivers flow together on the fringe of the Twin Cities and where the heart is powered by its nature so you are energized and inspired to make a difference. The City of Elk River is located just 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis - St. Paul on the Mississippi River and is the county seat of Sherburne County. The city covers an area of 44 square miles which makes it one of the largest land based cities in the state. Elk River is home to more than 23,000 residents and is comprised of residential, commercial, retail, and industrial businesses. The city continues to develop while at the same time retains its historical perspective and small town flavor. Highways 10, 169, 101 and nearby Interstate 94 provide fast and easy access to the greater metropolitan area of the twin cities. Elk River received the designation of “Energy City” by the Minnesota Environmental Initiative in October of 1997 and in 2008 was designated as a Minnesota Energy City by the State Legislature.