The Faces Behind Art of Edina
Sponsors & Founders
Brad Johnson, Scott Beuning & Erik Hendrikson of Tradition Companies
Art of Edina is powered by Tradition Companies. After several decades helping Edina residents with their mortgage, banking and investments needs, the leaders of Tradition Companies have decided it is time to “Pass it On” to their community.
Using the resources accrued through years of hard work, Tradition is helping to fund a wide variety of Edina community initiatives. The target initiatives include supporting youth and high school athletics, the local arts, public parks, youth leadership skill building, and more.
Brad Johnson of Tradition Wealth Management
Inside the Tradition Companies, this movement is known by the slogan, “Tradition, Pass it On”. The slogan represents not only the company name, but also pays homage to the rich tradition of Edina in athletics, education, and all other areas of the community.
To learn more about the Pass It On initiative, see their web site http://tradition-pass-it-on.com/.
To learn more about Tradition Companies, visit their website at: www.traditioncompanies.com
Program Director
Jill Emmer, Shine On Photos
Art of Edina is directed by Jill Emmer of Shine On Photos, LLC.
Jill works as a content creator, lifestyle photographer, influencer and artist. Her art work has been displayed in museums, magazines, newspapers and used by organizations such as Getty, Explore MN, Midwest Living Magazine, Huffington Post, REI, and more.
Laura Johnson, Jill Emmer & Beth Webert
To read more about her, visit www.ShineOnPhotos.com or @shineonyoucraydiamond on Instagram.
Social Media Strategist
Tracy Blowers, Soul Photography & Media
Tracy took the leap in 2011 to start her own photography and social media business. She is a lifestyle blogger, photographer, content creator, and social media strategist. She is passionate about the little moments that make life big. To her, there is nothing better than capturing candid moments with her camera. A proud Minnesotan but loves to travel, especially road trips with her dog, Utah.
Volunteer & Event Coordinator
Laura Johnson
from left to right: Laura Johnson, Beth Webert, Shannon Wynne &
Laura is an integral part of Art of Edina. She has been with us since the beginning. She focuses on coordinating our events and securing volunteers as needed. She also is an “idea” person and is wonderful at bringing people and community organizations together.
Laura grew up in Duluth and has been in the Edina area for over 20 years. She is married to Brad Johnson of Tradition Companies. They have two children who help out at many of our events: Kate and Will. Kate is a freshman at Texas Christian University and Will is a senior at Edina High School.
Volunteers
