Ahadu Legesse spending an evening with friends in Anoka, Minnesota
  • Golf: Green Haven Golf CourseRecreational golf during Minnesota's warmer months, working on his game and spending time outdoors with friends.
  • Tennis: George Enloe ParkRecreational tennis, a longtime interest that goes back to his school years.
  • Walking and cycling: Rum River Regional TrailWalks along the Rum River and bike rides around Anoka County when the weather allows.
  • Reading and learningBusiness management, leadership, technology and personal finance.

Ahadu Legesse maintains an active life outside work and makes the most of the recreation Anoka County offers. He values family, friendships and local community connections, and he believes a healthy balance between work, recreation and family makes him better at both.

Lessons that carry over

Golf and tennis reward the same habits that good projects do: patience, preparation, and steady improvement rather than one heroic shot. Ahadu enjoys the challenge of improving his game and the time with friends away from work — and he sees the parallels to project work clearly.

Community involvement

His community focus spans Anoka, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Minneapolis and Saint Paul. He takes part in community events, supports small businesses, and keeps up friendships and professional relationships around Anoka County. He also reads about business, technology and personal finance, attends workshops, and enjoys discovering local restaurants across the Twin Cities. Read more about his roots on the Anoka page.