Our Twin Cities North Team

Keith Hug owns and operates Blingle! in the Twin Cities. He and his family moved to Roseville in 1997 and it’s been their home ever since. They love the area and community, and now Keith is excited to bring the superior lighting solutions of Blingle! to his friends and neighbors. Professionally, Keith enjoys building and transforming organizations, having spent nearly two decades in senior leadership roles within the home improvement, e-commerce, medical device and financial services industries. Keith has a B.S. in Sociology from Northern Michigan University, and a M.S. in Industrial Relations from the Quinlan School of Business at the Loyola University of Chicago.

Keith has spent the past decade on multiple non-profit boards in the arts and social services, He currently serves on the board of People Serving People, the largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota. When not at work or serving in his community, Keith enjoys the outdoors – running, cycling, kayaking, and camping. He makes the most of the extensive paved trail network in Roseville and greater Minneapolis St. Paul area.

Austin Krohn is a Lighting Designer who works for Blingle! Twin Cities North to create premier lighting solutions. Austin is passionate about working with people, learning their vision, and making their spaces come to life. He has a degree in Marketing and Design as well as a background in landscaping. Outside of work, Austin enjoys traveling, soccer, and spending time outside.