Gemini Leadership

Kris Hanson
Executive Vice President

As Executive Vice President of Customer Experience, Kris leads the front end of our business with responsibilities covering Product Management, Marketing, Customer Experience, Sales and Business Development. He and his teams work diligently to ensure an industry-leading experience for our customers. In his 15 years of experience leading product and marketing teams, Kris has learned that people are the key to success.

With a proven track record of portfolio and product line strategies that drive growth and innovation, Kris leads the team by applying our core values of customer focus, curiosity, and teamwork. Ultimately, the goal is to offer our customers innovative products and services, which lead to mutual growth and opportunity.

When Kris isn’t in the office, you might find him traveling with his wife, Dondi, or hunting pheasants with his lab, Finn.

Kris holds a degree in strategic communication from the University of Minnesota and an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

Rick Vossen
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Rick and his team are responsible for the operations of our business, including financial reporting, forecasting, treasury management, risk mitigation, human resources and Gemstar.

With over 20 years of finance experience, Rick knows that the whole story is more than just the numbers. Rick believes in active engagement. He encourages his teams to get out to the plants, learn the processes, see the facilities, and get to know the people who work in them.

To Rick, a good CFO must have an analytical mind, integrity, a sense of responsibility, respect, and humility. Rick loves his job because, in Gemini, he has found an organization big enough to provide the resources you need and close enough to have a meaningful impact.

Rick Vossen, CPA (inactive), graduated from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management with a degree in accounting.

Mark Hedin
President, Gemstar

As President, Mark leads our Gemstar business. Twenty-five years of experience in sales and operations has taught Mark the value of listening to our customers, acting decisively on what we learn, and treating people the way we want to be treated.

Mark believes in leading by example. He encourages his team managers to run their operations like small businesses so our customers can benefit from our size without having to sacrifice the small-town experience.  

Mark has been with Gemini for over 15 years. He appreciates working for a family-owned company that takes pride in taking care of its employees.

He graduated from the Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in management and human resource management.  

A lifelong Minnesotan, Mark spends his summers with his family on their boat, exploring the beautiful St. Croix River.

Oliver Downer
Chief Information & Digital Officer

As CIO & CDO at Gemini, Oliver is responsible for leveraging technology to help digitally transform the business. He has over 20 years of experience in strategic business development, digital products, and information technology, with deep expertise in understanding, defining, and delivering the technology necessary to provide extraordinary customer experiences. He has successfully led digital product and IT departments in both professional education and retail industries. His team is dedicated to driving business value by empowering teams to deliver customer-centric digital and technology solutions.

Oliver brings an authentic and engaging leadership style emphasizing collaboration, alignment, transparency, and agile methodologies. Together with his team, he focuses on optimizing technology to create efficiencies and enhance business-to-business customer experiences for Gemini’s partners.

Outside of work, Oliver and his wife, Shelly, enjoy spending time with their family, friends, and traveling as often as possible. They also enjoy attending concerts, shows, and sporting events.

Oliver graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in economics.

Lindsey Moellers
Vice President of Human Resources

As the Vice President of Human Resources at Gemini, Lindsey leads the strategic vision for the HR function, playing a critical role in fostering a culture where people are valued as the company’s greatest asset. Under her leadership, the HR team aligns people strategies with the organization’s overall goals, ensuring Gemini’s work environment is built on trust, respect, and collaboration. Lindsey is passionate about coaching and mentoring others, helping team members grow and reach their full potential.

Before joining Gemini, Lindsey held leadership roles in operations and human resources at UPS and Nestlé. Her diverse background has equipped her with a unique perspective on integrating HR best practices with operational efficiency.

Lindsey holds a degree in Marketing and Financial Management and an MBA with an emphasis on Global Business from Upper Iowa University.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Lindsey enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Dave, and their family. They can often be found at their kids’ sporting events, on the golf course, or exploring new travel destinations. She is also actively involved in community service, volunteering with local organizations such as Operation Christmas Child.

Greg Carlson
Vice President of Operations

As VP of operations, Greg and his team are responsible for ensuring that we can provide Gemini customers with a high-quality product, delivered faster and more cost-effective than they can produce themselves. Greg and his team are committed to aligning all of our resources to serve our customers best.

With almost three decades of experience in engineering and operations management, Greg believes that the company’s success depends on gaining the respect and engagement of the employees he serves. When he took on the role of VPO, Greg spent two years visiting each production facility to meet every employee. Greg is adamant about connecting with the people he leads.

Greg resides in Farmington, Minnesota with his college sweetheart, Stefanie, and his boys, Eli and Sam. When he isn’t coaching the boys’ baseball and basketball teams, Greg enjoys fishing and traveling to national parks with the family for hiking excursions.  

Greg graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in manufacturing engineering technology.

Courtney Moseman
Vice President of Plaques, Plates and Distribution

As VP of Plaques, Plates and Distribution (PP&D), Courtney leads his team in delivering on our customer commitment through high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions. With over 20 years of experience in supply chain, operations, and strategic planning, he has consistently driven positive results through employee engagement and commitment to customers. Before assuming his current role, Courtney successfully led Gemini’s supply chain team for three years.

Courtney brings a genuine leadership style that creates an environment of respect and transparency. He believes in the power of teamwork and takes pride in bringing people together to drive business results that help our customers succeed.

Based in Hastings, Minnesota, Courtney lives with his wife Meredith and their three children: Jack, Sibley, and Hudson. He actively coaches youth sports and, when not on the sidelines, enjoys traveling with his family, particularly to northern Minnesota.

Courtney holds a bachelor’s degree in economics with a minor in managerial studies from St. Olaf College.