Hoeft Named 2025 APWA-MN President

Mitch Hoeft, principal municipal engineer in Bolton & Menk’s Chaska location, was named the 2025 APWA-MN President. As president, Hoeft will lead efforts to advance the theory and practice of the design, construction, maintenance, administration, and operation of public works facilities and services. He previously served as executive officer – secretary/treasurer, and most recently, vice president.

“I feel extremely blessed and grateful to be able to lead the APWA Minnesota Chapter as President in 2025. In my role as President, I am most excited to connect individuals from all aspects of the public works field to ensure we are sharing the great ideas and experiences of our membership within our chapter. My goal is for public agencies in Minnesota to continue to thrive and perform public works functions in the most well-thought out and cost-effective way possible,” Hoeft said.

Congratulations, Mitch!

About Mitch

Mitch is a municipal engineer project manager who began his engineering career in 2008 with the City of Golden Valley, MN. During his years there, Mitch represented the city on the Joint Water Commission (JWC) with partner cities Crystal and New Hope. He developed expertise with a variety of watermain replacement techniques, including trenchless strategies for unique situations. Mitch specializes in trenchless utility rehabilitation and municipal engineering services. He is also involved in various organizations throughout the Upper Midwest and strives to establish connections within all aspects of public works. Connecting people and services is what drew Mitch to engineering, and he believes each project is unique and works to address each need in a way that is cost-effective, politically acceptable, and minimally intrusive.

Learn more about Mitch’s contributions to the engineering profession through his service with Engineers Without Borders.