Looking out for others comes naturally to Thérèse VanBlarcom; her history includes serving on her local school and library boards and in hospital/clinic settings. In 1996, Thérèse began part-time work with Kelber as a server and bartender. Through serving others, Thérèse understands how important it is to show respect and appreciation to everyone, as well as receive it.
As Director of Human Resources for Kelber, Thérèse places her energy and compassion into advocating for union staff while working collaboratively with Kelber management. She sees each employee as an individual and feels that HR, at its core, is about service to others.
When Thérèse walks the Convention Center she is extremely proud that her family has been a champion for the Minneapolis Convention Center since the very beginning and continues to do so today.
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