First Energy, a St. Paul organization promoting a transition to clean energy, has announced that Channon Lemon has joined its board of directors. Lemon, founder of Intent Energy, is fractional executive director for the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors and a board member for Ever-Green Energy and the Star Tribune Media Holding Co. Other notable announcements include the promotion of Nichole Klonowski to associate and director of market strategy at Pope Design Group. The addition of Jenna Mead to Knutson Construction, St. Louis Park, and Brian Hazelton as chief executive officer for Vomela. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities have named Jessalyn Sabin as president of Minnesota North College.