George Dierberger
George Dierberger has led multi-million sales and marketing initiatives at 3M for more than twenty-four years. He currently leads the sales and marketing for 3M’s Sports and Leisure group. He has successfully started five different businesses for 3M and implemented product launches ranging from high tech (laser pointers) to government regulated products (FDA & EPA). He has led the integration effort of a recent acquisition and developed an extensive network of client relationships from single owner businesses to government contracts and Wal-Mart.
George’s accomplishments at 3M have been recognized by several sales and marketing awards; he is the first sales and marketing person ever to be nominated for 3M’s Innovator Award; he has traveled internationally for 3M. He has been a pioneer at 3M in web-based marketing, including an Internet promotion with DaimlerChrysler.
George volunteers extensively in the community from coaching softball to work with the schools on environmental issues. He is completing his doctorate in organization development and leadership at the University of St. Thomas. He holds an Executive MBA and a Masters in International Management degrees. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Minnesota where he played on Minnesota’s championship baseball team.