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Minneapolis CHRO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CHROs in the Minneapolis community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
- Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
- Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
- Driving consequential accountability for DE&I
Minneapolis CHRO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Minneapolis CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Co-Chairs
Elcio Barcelos
U.S. Bank
Senior Executive Vice President, CHRO
Patience Ferguson
City of Minneapolis
Chief Human Resources Officer
Melissa Kremer
Target
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Laurie Marsh
Ecolab
EVP and CHRO Human Resources
Julie Sexton
Land O'Lakes
SVP & CHRO
Members
Kelly Baker
Thrivent
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Liz Bank
Thomson Reuters
Global Head of HR Operations
Tonya Brake
Post Consumer Brands
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jinah Chernivec
Goodwill Easter Seals
Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer
Curtis Dobler
Apogee
EVP, CHRO
Colleen Dockendorf
Ryan Companies
Chief Human Resource Officer
Florie Ellwein
Jostens
Chief Human Resources Officer
Carolyn Erickson
Taylor
Chief Human Resources Officer
Erin Feigal
Prime Therapeutics
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Kristi Fox
Securian Financial
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
Cathy Fraser
Mayo Clinic
Chief Human Resources Officer
Angie Freeman
C.H. Robinson
Chief Human Resources & ESG Officer
Andrea Frohning
Patterson Companies
SVP & CHRO
Michael Garrett
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
SVP, Human Resources and Inclusion
Leslie Greves
Kraus-Anderson
VP, Human Resources
Linde Grindle
Spirit Airlines
Chief Human Resource Officer
Jenny Guldseth
Allianz Life US
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kendall Harrell
Caribou Coffee
Chief People Officer
Jennifer Hauschildt
Uponor Corporation
CHRO
Lynnette Heath
nVent
EVP & CHRO
Carrie Heimer
Red Wing Shoes
Chief Human Resources Officer
Janet Hogan
Hormel Foods
SVP, Human Resources
Tonya Jackman Hampton
Hennepin Healthcare
SVP, Chief People & Culture Officer
Joseph Kalkman
CentraCare
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer & CHRO
Mary Kaul-Hottinger
CHS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Paul Knutson
Otter Tail Corporation
VP, Human Resources
Sheila Kramer
Donaldson
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Deb LaMere
Datasite Global
CHRO
Pamela Lampert
Pohlad
CHRO
Lisa Larson
New Horizon Academy
VP, Human Resources
George McCrary
YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
EVP, People & Culture
Christine Moore
Allina Health
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Mary Nease
Fairview Health Services
Chief People Officer
Jared Nypen
Great Clips
VP, Talent & HR
Karen Richard
Andersen Corporation
SVP & CHRO
Sue Ross
Maurices Incorporated
SVP, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer
Michael Rossman
Hennepin County Library
Chief Human Resources Officer
Bobbi Schroeppel
NorthWestern Energy
VP, Customer Care, Communications & Human Resources
Carmen Thiede
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Chief People Officer
Nathan Weaver
H.B. Fuller Company
VP, Human Resources & Communications
Beth Whited
Union Pacific Railroad
EVP and Chief Human Resource Officer
Jim Williams
Polaris
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Shane Zutz
Digi-Key
VP, Human Resources
"It’s helpful to learn from folks who have a real diversity of challenges in front of them, and you can readily apply that within your own businesses.”
Deon MacMillan, CHRO
Ardent Mills
"I would absolutely recommend the summit for my peers who are CHROs. It's an opportunity to network that is unparalleled.”
Ruth Ferguson, SVP, CHRO
The Related Companies
“The events are top-notch with high-quality content and a professional, collegial atmosphere that enables our community's HR leaders to come together and share impactful ideas. Because of its value, I make it a priority to participate.”
Angie Freeman, CHRO
C.H. Robinson
Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON
May 25, 2022 | 1 day
Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit
Hyatt Regency
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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VIRTUAL
August 16, 2022 | 1 hour
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
October 5, 2022 | an evening
Minneapolis CHRO Inner Circle
Lumber Exchange Event Center
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 04/05/2022
Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit - 11/18/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 06/29/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/12/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 03/02/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 02/18/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 01/27/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/01/2020
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 11/12/2020
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 10/08/2020
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Content from your CHRO peers
BLOG | MAY 16, 2022
BLOG | MAY 16, 2022
The CHRO’s Perspective: Recruitment, Onboarding, & Retention Strategies
Employee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies have jumped from the 6th highest rated business priority in 2021 to the 2nd highest in 2022, and ranks number one in planned investments in our latest survey of CHROs. Discover more about how HR leaders are approaching this mission critical priority.
VIEW POSTBLOG | MAY 5, 2022
BLOG | MAY 5, 2022
3 Areas of Focus for C-Suite Leaders in 2022
After a couple of highly unusual years filled with business uncertainty on the back of a global pandemic, what are C-suite leaders focused on this year? Read the 3 areas executives cited in our survey as their most important priorities for 2022.
VIEW POSTBLOG | MAY 2, 2022
BLOG | MAY 2, 2022
The CHRO’s Perspective: DEI
For HR leaders, diversity, equity and inclusion has emerged as the third highest priority for 2022, which is down from its top position in 2021. The change is not because DEI has become any less important, but instead is a result of how CHROs are shifting their approach to the issue.
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CHRO Thought Leader
