Daniel Aagenes

Daniel Aagenes is an accomplished manager with extensive experience in the mining and brewing industries. Currently serving as Manager of Enterprise Projects at Minnesota Power since February 2023, Aagenes previously held multiple leadership roles at Cleveland-Cliffs, including General Manager for Hibbing Taconite, where oversight of operations for one of the largest open-pit iron ore mines in the U.S. was conducted. Aagenes demonstrated expertise in managing substantial teams and operating budgets, including an annual budget of $300M as both Mine Manager and Plant Manager. Additional experience includes roles at Canal Park Brewing Company as Brewing Advisor and Inaugural Head Brewmaster, alongside a tenure at Anheuser-Busch in various senior brewing positions. Aagenes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth.