U.S. Bank Becomes Official NFL Banking Sponsor, Names Mendoza Playmaker
U.S. Bank signed a multi-year partnership naming it the official banking and wealth management sponsor of the NFL and appointed prospect Fernando Mendoza as chief financial playmaker. Minneapolis agencies Imagine and General Mills announced John Stakel as Imagine’s president and Jonathan Ness as General Mills’ chief supply chain officer.
1. U.S. Bank NFL Partnership
U.S. Bank has entered a multi-year agreement naming it the official bank and wealth management sponsor of the NFL. As part of the deal, prospective 2026 NFL Draft quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who holds a business administration degree, will serve as the bank’s chief financial playmaker.
2. Executive Appointments in Advertising and FMCG
Imagine, a Minneapolis-based advertising agency, promoted John Stakel to president after his tenure as senior vice president of integration at Smurfit WestRock. At General Mills in Golden Valley, Jonathan Ness was elevated from interim to chief supply chain officer, bringing his procurement expertise from a U.S. Air Force career.
3. Other Regional Appointments and Honors
The SBA named veteran entrepreneur program leader Tim Green as district director for Minnesota; WhiteBox Marketing earned multiple 2026 American Advertising Awards; InterContinental Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport was named Minnesota’s Best Hotel; and Dorsey & Whitney added Ben Cavender as of counsel in its Finance & Restructuring group.