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Susan Nestegard is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in corporate governance and leadership across various industries. Currently serving as a Board Member at BLUEWAVE Technologies, Inc. and Contec, Inc., and as Lead Director at ALLETE since January 2018, Nestegard has also held advisory roles at True Wealth Ventures and Hormel Foods since 2016 and 2009, respectively. Notable past positions include Member of the Board of Directors at American Capital and Interim CEO at Alcami Corporation, where leadership during a merger was critical. Nestegard's earlier career includes significant roles at Ecolab and 3M, focusing on healthcare and technical operations. Educational credentials include a BS in Chemical Engineering and Microeconomics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MS in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Minnesota, and executive education from Columbia and Harvard Business Schools.