MINNEAPOLIS, MN Knutson Construction announces that Katya Pilling has joined the firm as Director of Business Development. Pilling holds a Bachelor of Arts from Grinnell College and a Master of Arts in Community Development from the University of Minnesota - Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

Pilling brings more than 15 years of construction and development experience to Knutson. She most recently served as the Economic Development Director for the Landon Group, a Saint Paul, Minnesota-based real estate firm involved in the financing and development of commercial and housing projects throughout the Twin Cities.

Pilling has developed expertise in serving clients in education, development, government, and corporate markets. As Director of Business Development, she will guide the organization in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with their existing and new clients, as well as our design partners in the Twin Cities market.

"Katya brings high energy, enthusiasm, and innovation in creating practical solutions for our clients," said Chris Terry, Vice President of Business Development. "We are thrilled to have her on the Knutson Team."

Pilling will be joining Christine Wiegert, Director of Business Development in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to build and maintain new and current client relationships in the Twin Cities market place.