GSOC Announces New Chief Operations Officer Kelly Connolly

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Created: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 08:59

Written by Courtney Ommen

Gopher State One Call (GSOC) announces the selection of Kelly Connolly as the new Chief Operations Officer. Kelly will succeed Barbara Cederberg, who is retiring after approximately ten years of leading GSOC.

Kelly brings nearly 15 years of experience in building nonprofit organizations with specific involvement in building consensus among varied stakeholder groups and working on safety-related issues. She also has a background as a communications professional with extensive experience in media relations, strategic planning, and public policy. She is excited to become immersed in the damage prevention industry and looks forward to meeting with many stakeholders in the coming months.

As previously announced, Barbara Cederberg will continue with GSOC for a limited time to assist with Kelly’s transition and to work with specific innovation projects.

Please welcome Kelly to the underground damage prevention industry!

2024 Minnesota One Call Law Changes: What You Need to Know

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Created: Monday, 03 June 2024 17:39

Written by Courtney Ommen

Information current as of: 7/12/24

The Minnesota State Statute 216D One Call Law is getting updated and changes will go into effect soon. Gopher State One Call has put together the following quick reference guide with the vital information you need to know. Keep reading to find out the five W’s of the 2024 MN one call law changes.

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You can also view a summary of the changes from the Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety (MNOPS) here:

WHO: All professional excavators, homeowners and facility operators, and contract locators, who excavate and/or operate throughout the state of Minnesota.

WHAT: Minnesota Statute 216D

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Register Now for the 2024 811 5k Run/Walk

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Created: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:36

Written by Courtney Ommen

Mark your calendar – the much-anticipated 2024 811 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. On top of being a great opportunity for utility professionals and their families to connect and cheer each other on, this annual event also allows community members who are not in the industry to connect with utility organizations and sponsors to learn more about what safe digging really means. Click here to register now, or keep reading for the answers to three common questions about the 811 5K Walk/Run.

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GSOC Announces Barbara Cederberg Retirement and GSOC Leadership Transition

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Created: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 14:38

Written by Gopher State One Call

Barbara Cederberg has announced she intends to retire after almost a decade of service as the Chief
Operations Officer of Gopher State One Call (GSOC). During her tenure, she guided a great
number of operational improvements as she helped institute a culture of continuous improvement
at GSOC. Barb has also led multiple initiatives which may lead to potential damage prevention
industry innovations. She is a 2023 recipient of the Common Ground Alliance’s prestigious
Groundbreaker Award for her leadership and achievements in areas of innovation. Barb plans to
step back from her Chief Operations Officer role mid-year but expects to continue in a reduced
capacity dealing with specific innovation projects and assisting with leadership transition for the
remainder of the year.

GSOC has retained the executive recruiting firm, Orion Search Group, to lead the effort to identify
GSOC’s next Chief Operations Officer. For further information, one may contact Joel Bergstrom,
Orion Search Group email: joelb@orionsearchgroup.com phone: (952) 345-1000.

Learn From the Unexpected with Jason Ponciano of Vannguard Utility Partners

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Created: Friday, 15 December 2023 12:50

Written by Courtney Ommen

The latest Learn From the Unexpected video features Jason Ponciano, Minnesota State Manager at Vannguard Utility Partners. Jason discusses the importance of white lining and how it can impact both the locating process and your overall project. Check out LearnFromTheUnexpected.com/GSOC to watch the video.

About Learn from the Unexpected
The damage prevention industry isn’t always predictable. Gopher State One Call believes in learning from the unexpected moments that do happen and proactively working to avoid damages. Through these efforts, we can all work towards a safer future.

That’s why we’ve introduced our Learn From the Unexpected video series. These videos feature Minnesota-based damage prevention professionals like you and allow community members to share their stories so that we can all work smarter and safer as our industry continues to grow. Visit LearnFromTheUnexpected.com/GSOC to learn more and watch the videos.

Submit Your Story
Have you faced the unexpected at a jobsite or found something especially useful in avoiding unexpected damages or delays? We want to hear about it! Submit yourself or a colleague to be entered for the chance to be featured in an official Learn From the Unexpected video. Those selected will also earn the honorary title of Damage Prevention Influencer and receive a $200 Visa gift card that you can use for anything from a new pair of work boots to a much-deserved dinner out. To submit, scroll to the bottom of LearnFromTheUnexpected.com/GSOC and click “Submit Your Story.”