Tailwind Group Hires Casey Petersen as Chief Operating Officer 

Mankato, Minn. — Tailwind Group has hired Casey Petersen as chief operating officer. In his new position, Petersen will lead and manage the Mankato, Minnesota-based firm’s core operational teams, driving performance and maximizing value across Tailwind’s portfolio. He most recently served as chief operating officer with PeakMade Real Estate and brings extensive experience across all facets of leadership, operations and business development to the role. “I could not be more excited to bring Casey in as our COO,” says President and CEO Brandon Smith. “His track record of leadership and operational excellence is something that I have observed and been impressed with for the past several years, as we have competed in many similar markets.”