Bob Hume

Bob Hume has extensive work experience in various roles within the public affairs and communications field. Bob most recently served as the Vice President of Policy and Communications at the Minnesota Hospital Association starting in October 2020. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Public Affairs at Tunheim from June 2019 to October 2020. Bob also worked as a Senior Advisor to the Governor and Lt. Governor at the Office of Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith from November 2014 to January 2019. Before that, they served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Mark Dayton from January 2011 to January 2015. Bob's earlier career included positions such as Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman from April 2005 to January 2011. Bob also gained experience in political campaigns, working as a Senior Advisor for Chris Coons for U.S. Senate in 2010, Communications Director for Amy Klobuchar for U.S. Senate in 2006, Communications Director for Chris Coleman for Saint Paul from May 2005 to January 2006, Communications Associate for Tom Daschle for South Dakota from August 2003 to December 2004, and Campaign Corps member at EMILY's List in July 2003.

Bob Hume completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/Public Administration at Hamline University from 1998 to 2003. In 2004 to 2005, they pursued Graduate Studies in Public Administration at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Prior to their higher education, Bob Hume attended Woodbury High School from 1994 to 1998. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for their high school education.