Lakes Gas welcomes two new board members

Lakes Gas appointed Gayle Hayhurst and Joe Coughlin to its board of directors.

“We are thrilled to welcome Gayle and Joe to our board,” says David Hartwell, Lakes Gas board chair. “Their deep expertise in corporate leadership and financial management will be a tremendous asset. We are confident they will provide valuable guidance as we navigate future opportunities and challenges.”

Gayle Hayhurst

Hayhurst brings over 30 years of experience as an executive in corporate finance and human resources. According to the company, Hayhurst is known for her strategic perspective, ability to build strong relationships and teams, and drive results.

“I am passionate about helping family-owned organizations achieve their strategic goals and ensuring the continuity of their family legacy,” says Hayhurst. “I am very excited to join Lakes Gas, an incredibly well run and led organization, and work closely with the family and leadership team to chart the next many decades of success for the organization.”

Hayhurst was recognized as a “Top Woman in Business” by MSP Business Journal in 2018. She has held senior executive roles in a variety of companies, including Pillsbury, General Mills, Best Buy and Schwan’s Food Co. She most recently served as the chief human resources officer for Schwan’s Home Delivery and currently sits on the finance committee for the Lafayette Club.

Hayhurst holds an undergraduate degree in quantitative methods and marketing, along with a master’s in financial management from the University of St. Thomas.

Joe Coughlin

Coughlin joins the board with more than 30 years of business experience as an executive and corporate director. According to the company, he is recognized as a results-driven, customer-centric leader with a proven track record across both public and private companies.

“I am honored to join the Lakes Gas’ board of directors,” Coughlin says. “I truly enjoy working directly with owners and management teams in a family-owned environment, and I am energized by this opportunity to roll up my sleeves and contribute to Lakes Gas’ continued success in a changing energy sector landscape.”

Coughlin was recognized as the MSP Business Journal’s 2020 “CFO of the Year” in the public company sector. A board member for EDCO Products currently, he has also served in executive roles at Ergotron, Twin City Fan Cos. and BERMO Inc.

Coughlin holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of St. Thomas.

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