Cory Hepola is a 3-time Emmy-Award Winning Documentarian & TV Anchor.

Growing up in small town Perham, Minnesota, Cory is the Director, Writer, and Host of the popular documentary series – “My Town” – which serves to break down the popular misconceptions with the rural lifestyle showing the opportunity, innovation, and beauty in our small towns & businesses. A Brookshire Company Production, “My Town” was selected into the Twin Cities Film Fest and nominated for 4 regional Emmy’s. Watch here.

It’s all part of the purpose-driven work at The Brookshire Company where Cory helps “Companies Succeed and Communities Thrive” through site selection, commercial real estate, economic development, and high-impact storytelling.

Before Brookshire, Cory won an Emmy-Award as the creator and host of the popular docuseries “Rural By Choice,” had a successful broadcast journalism career earning two more Emmy’s for “Outstanding TV Anchor” at KARE 11 in Minneapolis, and was named “100 People To Know” by Twin Cities Business Magazine as the Host of his own daily show on iconic WCCO Radio.

In 2022, Cory was honored by his alma mater – Concordia College – with the “Sent Forth Award” which is presented “to a young alumni who has made an impact early in their career, emphasizing service to others and demonstrating a strong vocational commitment.