Dave St. Peter

President & CEO at Minnesota Twins

Dave St. Peter is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Twins, a Major League Baseball team. He was born on January 3, 1967, in Bismarck, North Dakota, and graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.

Career Overview

Tenure with the Twins: St. Peter joined the Minnesota Twins organization in 1990 as an intern and has held various positions, including:
- Manager of the Twins Pro Shop
- Communications Manager
- Vice President of Corporate Communications
- Senior Vice President of Business Affairs
  He became the fourth president in the team's history on November 26, 2002, and assumed the CEO title on December 21, 2016.1 2 3
Key Contributions:
- Played a pivotal role in the construction and opening of Target Field, which received accolades such as the 2011 Sports Facility of the Year.
- Led efforts to host significant events like the 2014 MLB All-Star Game and secured partnerships for player development facilities.2 5
- Under his leadership, the Twins set a franchise attendance record in 2010, attracting over 3.2 million fans to Target Field.2 3

Leadership and Achievements

St. Peter's leadership has been instrumental in various initiatives:

Advocated for diversity and inclusion within the organization.
Developed community outreach programs and environmental stewardship initiatives.
The Twins have advanced to postseason play nine times during his presidency.2 5

He has been recognized with several honors, including being named to lists such as SBJ's "Forty under 40" and receiving accolades for his contributions to sports management.2 6

Personal Life

St. Peter resides in Minnesota with his family and is actively involved in community service. He co-chairs Minnesota Sports and Events and serves on multiple boards, including that of the YMCA of the North.2 4

His journey from intern to president exemplifies his deep commitment to the Twins organization and its fans, reflecting a personal connection that drives his professional endeavors.5 6

Highlights

Aug 14 · fargoinc.com

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Feb 13 · nytimes.com

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Feb 13 · The New York Times

Twins president Dave St. Peter on new one-year deal with Bally Sports North: Q&A - The New York Times

Jan 29 · Axios

Minnesota Twins fans frustrated by lack of free agent signings, trades - Axios

Mar 14 · devzone.positivecoach.org

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Experience

President & Chief Executive Officer at Minnesota Twins (December 2016 - Present)

President at Minnesota Twins (November 2002 - December 2016), Sr. Vice President, Business Affairs at Minnesota Twins (January 1999 - November 2002), Vice President, Corporate Communications at Minnesota Twins (January 1996 - January 1999), Director, Corporate Communications at Minnesota Twins (April 1995 - January 1996), Manager, Corporate Communications at Minnesota Twins (February 1992 - April 1995), Manager, Twins Pro Shop at Minnesota Twins (July 1990 - February 1992), Marketing And Promotions Intern at Minnesota Twins (February 1990 - July 1990), Public Relations Intern at Minnesota North Stars (June 1989 - December 1989)

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from the University of North Dakota (1985 - 1989), St. Mary's Central High School (1981 - 1985)