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Helen Ostman
Helen grew up in Cook and is a graduate of St. Catherine University in St. Paul with a master’s degree dual majoring in library and information science. She previously served in the United States Air Force and had worked in libraries and newspapers before joining W.A. Fisher. She has published several books under the pen…
Spencer Dixon
Spencer’s hobbies include golfing and hockey. He played collegiate hockey for a year in Montana at Montana State. On his time off he likes to learn more about business, whether it’s reading books, watching videos, talking with people, or trying his own endeavors. When he’s not doing that, he likes to spend his free time…
Travis Sorensen
Hailing from central Minnesota where the corn is taller than your average person, Travis brings a wide range of digital marketing experience to W. A. Fisher. He helps businesses increase their online visibility by strategizing and running Google Ads campaigns, auditing and optimizing websites, creating content, and helping with brand consistency. When Travis isn’t reading…
Kayla Rosati
Kayla joined our team in 2020 as one of our talented Graphic Designers. As a Eveleth-Gilbert High-School grad, Kayla attended the University of MN Duluth where she received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in 2016. While she was starting her career, she discovered an interest in calligraphy and design so she returned to school…
Lori Thompson
Lori brings 32 years of diverse experience in the graphic design, printing and newspaper industry to W.A. Fisher Advertising & Printing. A Hibbing native, Thompson is a graduate of Bemidji State University holding a Bachelor of Science degree in graphic design and illustration with a minor in fine art. After beginning her design career at…
Jeff Leese
Jeff is a 2006 graduate of Virginia High School & a 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota-Duluth, with a double major in Business Management & Accounting. Jeff started his journey with W.A. Fisher just after graduating college in 2010. He worked various office positions here until being promoted to President in June of 2017….
Joe Massich
Joe is a 1982 graduate of Hibbing High School and attend Moorehead State University, Hibbing Community College as well as Eveleth Vocational Technical Institute. He has been with us here at W.A. Fisher since 1992. Joe currently runs our Map Division. His tasks include fulfilling online and wholesale map orders to printing all the maps…
Keith Maki
Keith is a 1979 graduate of Biwabik High School and attended Eveleth Vo-Tech in the Graphic Arts program in 1980. He has been here with us as W.A. Fisher since 1992. Keith operates four different presses in our shop from offset to digital. Keith is married to Patty Maki. Together they have two kids (Kyle…
John Kohlhase
A partner for the past 15 years, John has stacked up almost 30 years in strategic planning, management, creative direction, copywriting and design. John manages our creative group. He also works directly with clients developing online, electronic and print communication strategies and programs. John graduated with a B.A. degree in Advertising Design and has a…
Kimberly Kladivo
Kimberly, who got her start developing websites in high school, leads our development team. She specializes in WordPress site production along with custom website designs. Her problem solving skills and attention to detail makes her an invaluable asset to our team and clients. In the past she has also served as a specialized project coordinator,…