LaTisha Gietzen

Director/Board Member at

Iron Mining Association of Minnesota

Non-Energy Minerals

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LaTisha Gietzen is currently the Director at Iron Mining Association of Minnesota, Director at The Northspan Group, Inc., Director at Mining Minnesota, and VP-Public, Governmental & Environmental Affairs at Poly Met Mining, Inc. She previously worked as a Director at Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, District Manager-Public Affairs at Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., Manager-Environmental & Governmental affairs at United States Steel Corp., Head-Media Relations at PolyMet Mining Corp., and Manager-Environmental & Governmental affairs at National Steel Pellet Co. Ms. Gietzen holds a graduate degree from The College of Saint Scholastica and an undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota.

LaTisha Gietzen active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Iron Mining Association of Minnesota Iron Mining Association of Minnesota Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota is a dedicated organization promoting the iron ore industry in northeastern Minnesota and the broader state. The non-profit company is based in Duluth, MN. It emphasizes the cultural significance, technological advancement, and diverse career opportunities within the iron mining sector. The association provides resources on mining processes, economic and environmental impacts, and industry insights, highlighting the production of taconite pellets that supply over 85% of iron ore for steelmaking. It underscores environmental stewardship through reviews, permits, and reclamation efforts, alongside community engagement and tourism development related to mining operations. The iron mining industry supports over 11,600 jobs and contributes billions to the state economy, with extensive supply chain linkages. The association represents a broad membership base, including major producers, engineering, environmental, and local government entities, and fosters industry collaboration, educational materials, news, events, and job opportunities.	Director/Board Member	1999-12-31
Mining Minnesota	Director/Board Member	-
The Northspan Group, Inc. The Northspan Group, Inc. The Northspan Group, Inc. is a private nonprofit community and economic development consulting firm established in 1985. The non-profit company is based in Duluth, MN. The company provides fee-based, tailored services focused on building connections through community engagement, research, and policy development; enhancing capacity with strategic planning, economic impact analysis, and crisis readiness; and facilitating access to capital through loan fund design, business valuations, feasibility studies, and funding support. Northspan works with diverse stakeholders, including tribal nations, to develop strategic plans that emphasize cultural preservation, organizational efficiency, and economic self-reliance. The company also offers business valuations and succession planning, and runs the DAWN (Driving Access to Wealth and Networks) program, which delivers entrepreneurial education and mentorship. The company's portfolio includes strategic planning, technical assistance, loan packaging, policy recommendations, and community engagement facilitation.	Director/Board Member	-
Poly Met Mining, Inc. Poly Met Mining, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Glencore Plc, Poly Met Mining, Inc. is a company based in St. Paul, MN.	Investor Relations Contact	-

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Companies	Position	End
POLYMET MINING CORP.	Public Communications Contact	-
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Director/Board Member	-
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION	General Counsel	-
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.	Public Communications Contact	-
National Steel Pellet Co. National Steel Pellet Co. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Mines for iron	General Counsel	-

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Private companies	11
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Mines for iron ore	Non-Energy Minerals
United States Steel Corp. United States Steel Corp. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures steel products	Non-Energy Minerals
PolyMet Mining Corp. PolyMet Mining Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores copper, nickel, palladium and platinum ores	Non-Energy Minerals
National Steel Pellet Co. National Steel Pellet Co. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Mines for iron	Non-Energy Minerals
The College of Saint Scholastica The College of Saint Scholastica Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of North Dakota University of North Dakota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
Iron Mining Association of Minnesota Iron Mining Association of Minnesota Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota is a dedicated organization promoting the iron ore industry in northeastern Minnesota and the broader state. The non-profit company is based in Duluth, MN. It emphasizes the cultural significance, technological advancement, and diverse career opportunities within the iron mining sector. The association provides resources on mining processes, economic and environmental impacts, and industry insights, highlighting the production of taconite pellets that supply over 85% of iron ore for steelmaking. It underscores environmental stewardship through reviews, permits, and reclamation efforts, alongside community engagement and tourism development related to mining operations. The iron mining industry supports over 11,600 jobs and contributes billions to the state economy, with extensive supply chain linkages. The association represents a broad membership base, including major producers, engineering, environmental, and local government entities, and fosters industry collaboration, educational materials, news, events, and job opportunities.	Commercial Services
Poly Met Mining, Inc. Poly Met Mining, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Glencore Plc, Poly Met Mining, Inc. is a company based in St. Paul, MN.	Non-Energy Minerals
The Northspan Group, Inc. The Northspan Group, Inc. The Northspan Group, Inc. is a private nonprofit community and economic development consulting firm established in 1985. The non-profit company is based in Duluth, MN. The company provides fee-based, tailored services focused on building connections through community engagement, research, and policy development; enhancing capacity with strategic planning, economic impact analysis, and crisis readiness; and facilitating access to capital through loan fund design, business valuations, feasibility studies, and funding support. Northspan works with diverse stakeholders, including tribal nations, to develop strategic plans that emphasize cultural preservation, organizational efficiency, and economic self-reliance. The company also offers business valuations and succession planning, and runs the DAWN (Driving Access to Wealth and Networks) program, which delivers entrepreneurial education and mentorship. The company's portfolio includes strategic planning, technical assistance, loan packaging, policy recommendations, and community engagement facilitation.
Mining Minnesota