Andrew Mullin

James Andrew Mullin (Andrew)
Born (1971-01-12) January 12, 1971
Minneapolis, Minnesota
CitizenshipAmerican
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison (BA) University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business (MBA)
OccupationsBusinessman, politician
SpouseKristyn Mullin
ChildrenWalker, Lillyan Paige
Websiteandrewmullin.com

Andrew Mullin (born January 12, 1971) is an American businessman and politician currently serving as the Mayor of Wayzata, Minnesota.[1][2][3] Before his election as mayor in November 2024, Mullin served two terms on the Wayzata City Council from 2008 to 2016, where he was appointed mayor pro tem in 2015.[4][5]

Early life and education

Mullin was born on January 12, 1971, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to James and Franchelle Mullin. He attended Breck School in Golden Valley, Minnesota, graduating in 1989.[6] He completed a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1993.[7] Mullin later completed an MBA from the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business in 2001.[8][9][10]

Career

Business career

As of 2025, Mullin is a Vice President at EarthDaily Analytics, a vertically integrated provider of Earth Observation data, analytics, and solutions, where he leads the marketing function. Andrew has held marketing leadership roles in high tech, media/publishing, and co-founded a marketing agency.[11][12][13]

Political career

Mullin entered politics by successfully running for Wayzata City Council in 2008, receiving 1,210 votes.[14] He served as mayor pro tem in 2015.[15] He was re-elected in 2016, getting 1,261 votes.[16] In the 2024 election for Mayor, Mullin got 1,309 votes and won again from the same Wayzata constituency.[2][17]

Community Involvement and Awards

Mullin has led several community-based initiatives, including:

  • Panoway on Wayzata Bay: Overseeing the planning and implementation of the public-private partnership to improve, restore, and enhance the public space along the shore of Lake Minnetonka in downtown Wayzata.[18][19]
  • 9/11 Memorial in Wayzata: Led fundraising and implementation efforts for a memorial honoring 9/11 victims from Minnesota along the shores of Lake Minnetonka in downtown Wayzata.[19][1]
  • Farmerhood Initiative: Founding member of a humanitarian effort supporting Ukrainian farmers affected by war.[20]

Personal life

Mullin is married to Kristyn Mullin. The couple has a son, Walker Mullin, and a daughter, Lillyan Paige Mullin.[21]

References

  1. ^ a b "Farmerhood Seeks Help for Ukrainian Farmers". AgWired. 2023-08-01. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  2. ^ a b Morgan, Jay (2024-11-05). "ELECTION RESULTS: Andrew Mullin wins Wayzata mayor race". hometownsource.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  3. ^ "French AgTech's EarthDaily Agro launches platform to support Ukrainian farmers". Tech.eu. 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  4. ^ Smith, Kelly (2014-03-25). "Wayzata approves lakefront concept plan". www.startribune.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  5. ^ Read, Katy (2019-03-10). "Wayzata extends bike trail through downtown with its lakefront beautification project". www.startribune.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  6. ^ madeline (2021-09-01). "Remembering 9/11". Lake Minnetonka Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  7. ^ "WAR BONDS – GrainsWest". Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  8. ^ Smith, Kelly (2014-03-17). "Wayzata City Council to vote on lakefront redevelopment concept plan". www.startribune.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  9. ^ madeline (2023-01-12). "Hands-on Learning Is Coming to Lake Minnetonka's Shores". Lake Minnetonka Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  10. ^ Conservancy, The Wayzata (2020-12-11). "Lakeside 9/11 memorial planned as part of Panoway project". The Wayzata Conservancy. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  11. ^ Jossi, Frank (2021-07-23). "Top Projects of 2020: Panoway on Wayzata Bay Phase 1". Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  12. ^ Jenkins, Jason (2020-12-02). "Lakeside 9/11 memorial planned as part of Panoway project". hometownsource.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  13. ^ KSTP (2021-09-08). "Wayzata 9/11 memorial video". KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  14. ^ Glover, Maury (2021-09-10). "New memorial placed in Wayzata to honor 9/11 victim". FOX 9. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  15. ^ jay.morgan@apgecm.com, Jay Morgan (2024-11-13). "Wayzata chooses Andrew Mullin as new mayor". hometownsource.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  16. ^ Corn, Jay (2012-11-06). "Find Out Who Won: Lake Minnetonka Voters Decide Local Races". Lake Minnetonka, MN Patch. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  17. ^ Jenkins, Jason (2020-11-24). "City Council recognizes Andrew Mullin as Wayzata's Citizen of the Year". hometownsource.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  18. ^ "The Panoway Project: Stewards of the Lake". citylifestyle.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  19. ^ a b Knudsen, Cory (2023-07-13). "Minnesota agriculture company launches relief effort for farmers in Ukraine". KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  20. ^ "Farm Journal December 2023 Insert-9". lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  21. ^ Read, Katy (2019-05-05). "Interest grows in restoring dilapidated but historic structure in Wayzata". www.startribune.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
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