MASA Executive Director

Matt Hillmann, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
Executive Director
Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA)
matt.hillmann[at]mnasa.org
Cell/Direct Line: 952-715-8737
Main Office Line: 651-645-6272

Dr. Matt Hillmann serves as Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA), providing leadership for the association's advocacy, professional learning, and member support efforts on behalf of Minnesota's school leaders.

With more than 30 years of experience in public education, Dr. Hillmann has served as a coach, teacher, principal, district administrator, and superintendent. Prior to joining MASA, he served as Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools from 2016 to 2026. His broad leadership experience gives him a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing school leaders across Minnesota.

A longtime MASA member, Dr. Hillmann has served as MASA President, a member of the Board of Directors, and an active participant in numerous leadership development and advocacy initiatives. In 2023, he was named Minnesota Superintendent of the Year and was later selected as a finalist for the AASA National Superintendent of the Year.

Dr. Hillmann holds a doctorate in educational leadership, a specialist degree in educational administration, and a master's degree in education technology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from St. John's University (NY).

Dr. Hillmann's tenure as Executive Director began on July 1, 2026.