Laura Bishop

Laura Bishop is an executive leader who has held both private and public sector leadership roles. She currently serves on the board of directors for two private European-based companies focused on climate technology and sustainability. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs and leads her own consulting firm, Purpose Strategies LLC. During Governor Walz’s first term, Laura was appointed the Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency where she also led the Governor’s Climate Change Subcabinet and helped shape climate strategy for the State of Minnesota. Prior to that, she served as the Chief Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Officer at Best Buy. Laura’s executive experience and insights have shaped her unique perspective in formulating strategies that drive operational success and growth while protecting the planet. 

Laura and her husband, Chuck Weber, live in Eden Prairie and have two adult daughters, Lydia and Mia. A lifelong Minnesotan and sports fan, Laura was a commissioner at the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority for U.S. Bank Stadium for 2 years and she and her husband are long-time season ticket holders for Minnesota United FC as well as regulars at Aurora games.