Trustee Clarence Hightower

At-Large Congressional District #3 Legislative District #45A Term Dates: July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2008 Minneapolis Urban League 2100 Plymouth Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55411 Work: 612-302-3100 Fax: 612-302-3191 E-mail: mulhtower@aol.com

Clarence Hightower, Plymouth, is president and chief executive officer of the Minneapolis Urban League, founded in 1926 and one of 115 affiliates of the National Urban League. He came to Minnesota in 1973 to pursue his college education. After completing college, he launched a career in human services, which has earned him the reputation of esteemed leader, trusted steward of community resources, creative collaborator, negotiator, and advocate.

Hightower joined the Minneapolis Urban League in August 1998 and immediately embarked on a major capital improvement campaign. The campaign raised $6.4 million, including an unprecedented $1.75 million allocation from the State of Minnesota. Hightower manages an $8.7 million budget and staff of 125.

Hightower received a bachelor's degree from Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota, and a master's degree in human and community service from George Williams College in Downers Grove, Ill. Hightower also is an ordained minister, a devoted husband and a proud father of one daughter.

Gov. Jesse Ventura appointed Hightower to the Board of Trustees in 2002 for a six-year term ending June 30, 2008.