HomeMy WebLinkAboutDMCC Resolution No. 182-2025 (Commending James R. Campbell and Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation for His Service to the Destination Medical Center Corporation)
DESTINATION MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. 182-2025
COMMENDING JAMES R. CAMPBELL AND EXPRESSING
GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE
DESTINATION MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
The following Resolution was offered by Paul Williams, seconded by Kim Norton.
BACKGROUND RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Destination Medical Center Corporation (“DMCC”) was established by
law in 2013 to exercise oversight, adopt plans, and approve projects as part of an initiative by the
State of Minnesota to sustain Mayo Clinic, and the City of Rochester, Minnesota, as the world’s
premier destination medical center; and
WHEREAS, James R. Campbell has served as a director of the DMCC since his
appointment by Governor Mark Dayton in 2013, providing steadfast leadership and invaluable
guidance in shaping the vision and execution of this unprecedented public-private partnership; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Campbell has evidenced a profound commitment to the mission of the
DMCC, Mayo Clinic, and other community, non-profit, and educational organizations throughout
Minnesota, including the University of Minnesota, Greater Twin Cities United Way, Abbott-
Northwestern Hospital, the Itasca Project, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Minneapolis
Foundation, UnitedHealth Foundation, and the Minnesota Ballpark Authority, among others; and
WHEREAS, in addition to this non-profit and public service experience, Mr. Campbell’s
extensive understanding of economic and community development has played a crucial role in
steering DMC strategies, ensuring the DMCC fulfills its mission to drive economic growth,
enhance Rochester’s global standing as a medical destination, and improve the quality of life for
residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Campbell has been a steadfast and enthusiastic champion of DMC
strategies to promote business development and recruitment, catalyze private investment,
redevelop the downtown riverfront, reimagine the community public realm and mobility
experience, and encourage widespread economic opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Campbell’s experience and expertise have contributed to the ongoing
success of the DMC initiative, including thousands of new jobs and nearly $1.8 billion in private
investment, and left a lasting impact on the DMC initiative and broader community.
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Destination Medical Center
Corporation Board of Directors (the “Board”), that it commends James R. Campbell for his service
to DMCC and the residents of and visitors to the city of Rochester, Olmsted County, the state of
Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board expresses its gratitude and appreciation
for his invaluable service to this transformative effort to sustain Rochester, Minnesota as
America’s City for Health.
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The question was on the adoption of the Resolution and there were 7 YEAS
and 0 NAYS, as follows:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Destination Medical Center Corporation
NAY OTHER
Douglas M. Baker, Jr.
Kristin Beckmann
James R. Campbell
Kim Norton
Randy Schubring
Mark Thein
Pamela Wheelock
Paul D. Williams
YEA
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
RESOLUTION ADOPTED on December 10, 2025.
ATTEST:
Pamela Wheelock, Chair
Destination Medical Center Corporation
Abstention