Paul Wikstrom
 

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

After growing up in Montana and North Dakota and surviving catastrophe that led to the separation of his family, Paul moved to attend the University of Minnesota. As a child he was blessed with parents who instilled strong values. He learned the importance of being resolute, while looking forward and upward.

     “ I understand the importance of helping others and have lived my life that way: I am here for my family, neighbors, and the community,”                                                                                          Paul states.

​Paul has lived in the Roseville/Shoreview area for 28 years where he and his wife, Liz, raised three children. Paul has built a successful engineering and management career in the medical device and aerospace industries, and he has a passion for aviation. As a trained pilot, Paul can function as an instructor.

In his career he has been recognized and awarded for successfully building collaborative, highly performing teams across cultures and geographies. Over the years,
Paul has also found time to give back by volunteering in his community as a:
 

• Trained Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Member

• Volunteer Pilot for MN Wings of Merci Missions (ambulatory patients in need of flight for medical care)

• Youth Soccer Coach

• Soccer Club Board Member