20 Under 40: Jane Pederson

Jane Pederson, 28, Duluth

What do you do?

As the marketing manager of Glensheen Mansion, public relations, media relations, social media and overall marketing strategy make up most of what I do. Basically, I tell the world about Glensheen and get people excited to visit the mansion on vacation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in communication and Bachelor of Applied Science in psychology.

Community involvement

Duluth Chamber of Commerce FUSE Council, John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Marketing Committee, NORTHFORCE Advisory Council.

Tell us about your loved ones

My significant other, Mike, recently started his own videography business and I couldn't be more proud. I knew he was a keeper from the moment we both ordered a Castle Danger Cream Ale on our first date.
Honeybee is our shepherd-mix dog that we adopted last year as a puppy. She is named after a Tom Petty song.
My mom, dad and brother - whom I am very close with - all live in Woodbury, Minn. (where I grew up). I wear a Minnesota ring that has a heart on the Twin Cities, so they are with me every day.

What do you do in your free time?

When we are not hanging out with friends or traveling to visit our families in Crosby, Minn., (Mike's hometown) or the Twin Cities, we love to get outside, whether it is hiking with our dog or drinking a craft beer on a patio in Duluth. Living a block from Lester Park, we are there every day and love driving all the way to the end of Park Point to walk “The Pines.”

Tell us about an influential person in your life

I feel extremely fortunate to have smart, kind and loving parents. My mom is a human relations professional and my dad is a sales professional. Both continue to challenge me and share their unique strengths and perspectives.

What's the best decision you've ever made?

Moving to Duluth.

What is your biggest accomplishment?

I am super proud to be a part of the team responsible for Glensheen's record attendance year in 2017.

What keeps you in the Twin Ports?

Glensheen is an amazing place to work. Not only is it a stunningly beautiful place to come to work every day (right next to Lake Superior), but I get to be creative every day, I am valued and we are always working toward something bigger than ourselves.
Duluth is a wonderful place to live. For me, it’s the perfect mix of city and rural.

Describe your happy place

Snuggled in a tent in the woods with Mike and Honeybee.

What’s your five-year plan?

Professionally: continue to grow Glensheen to become one of the top two house museums in the country. Personally: get married, go to Hawaii and have babies.

What words of wisdom do you have for young adults?

Make connections, build relationships. (You'll be happy you did.)
Don't be afraid to ditch the people and things that don't make you happy. Honestly listen to people who have been on this earth longer than you. Life is all about what you make it ... reframing isn't just a marketing tactic.