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David Hillstrom joined PLM Lake and Land Management in 2012, now a seasoned expert with over 12 years of experience in the aquatic industry. David currently serves as the Northern Senior Regional Manager of Midwest Region. As Northern Senior Regional Manager, David oversees daily operations while managing PLM Brainerd’s staff and aquatic invasive species accounts. Working at PLM, David focuses on the central and northern counties of Minnesota where many of Minnesota’s most renowned lakes are located and works directly with lake associations and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

David earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and minored in Business Administration at University of Minnesota in Duluth in 2014. While at UMD, David focused his studies on a wide variety of expert communication skills, with emphasis on Professional Communication, Group Communication, Conflict Management, Public Relations, and a personal interest in Health Communication. David began working for PLM as a seasonal summer position that progressed into his current position, Northern Senior Regional Manager of the Midwest Region. Growing up in the Brainerd Lakes area, David has both a sentimental and professional interest in the preservation of Minnesota’s many lakes. David’s accomplishments, certificates and awards include Category F Pesticide Applicator, Adult First Aid and AED, PADI certified Dive Master and he is a Special Deputy of the Crow Wing County Sherriff’s Office, Dive Team.

Beyond his professional achievements, David is married to his spouse and they have one child. David enjoys spending time with his family and friends, boating on Minnesota’s wonderful lakes, SCUBA diving with local friends and continuing to educate himself in his field of study.