Minneapolis CHRO Community

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

Planning for and shaping the future of work
Becoming the board's leader of human capital
Transforming HR structure and strategy

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

Ismat Aziz

Kemper Corporation
CHRO and Chief Administrative Officer

Patience Ferguson

City of Minneapolis
Chief Human Resources Officer

Melissa Kremer

Target
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer

Laurie Marsh

Ecolab
EVP, Human Resources

Carol Surface, Ph.D.

Medtronic
Chief Human Resources Officer

Members

Lynn Altmann

Medica
VP, Human Resources

Kelly Baker

Pentair
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Nancy Betz

FHLB Des Moines
SVP/Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer

Tonya Brake

Post Consumer Brands
Chief Human Resources Officer

Jinah Chernivec

Goodwill Easter Seals
Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer

Rick Clevette

Mortenson
SVP, Human Resources

Diane Davidson

Essentia Health
CHRO

Curtis Dobler

Apogee Enterprises
EVP, CHRO

Colleen Dockendorf

Ryan Companies
Chief Human Resource Officer

Florie Ellwein

Jostens
Chief Human Resources Officer

Carolyn Erickson

Taylor Corporation
Chief Human Resources Officer

Erin Feigal

Prime Therapeutics
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Darla Figoli

Xcel Energy
SVP, Human Resources & Employee Service, Chief Human Resources Officer

Kristi Fox

Securian Financial
Chief Human Resources Officer

Cathy Fraser

Mayo Clinic
Chief Human Resources Officer

Angie Freeman

C.H. Robinson
Chief Human Resources Officer

Andrea Frohning

Patterson Companies
SVP & CHRO

Michael Garrett

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
SVP, Human Resources and Inclusion

Carol Grannis

Self Esteem Brands
Chief Self Esteem Builder

Leslie Greves

Kraus-Anderson
VP, Human Resources

Jenny Guldseth

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Chief Human Resources Officer

Lynnette Heath

nVent
EVP & CHRO

Carrie Heimer

Red Wing Shoes
VP, Human Resources

Janet Hogan

Hormel
SVP, Human Resources

Tonya Jackman Hampton

Hennepin Healthcare
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, Human Resources

Deborah LaMere

Merrill Corporation
VP, Human Resources

Pamela Lampert

Pohlad
CHRO

Lisa Larson

New Horizon Academy
VP, Human Resources

Christine Moore

Allina Health
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Mary Nease

Fairview Health Services
Chief People Officer

Jared Nypen

Great Clips
VP, Talent

Scott Peterson

Schwan's Company
EVP & CHRO

Karen Richard

Andersen Corporation
SVP & CHRO

Sue Ross

Maurices Incorporated
SVP, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer

Michael Rossman

Hennepin County Minnesota
Chief Human Resources Officer

Pat Schmitt

UCare Health
VP, Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness

Bobbi Schroeppel

NorthWestern Energy
VP, Customer Care, Communications & Human Resources

Julie Sexton

Land O'Lakes
SVP & CHRO

Maggie Sullivan

Minneapolis Public Schools
Chief Human Resources Officer

Carmen Thiede

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Chief Human Resources Officer

Nathan Weaver

H.B. Fuller Company
VP, Human Resources & Communications

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 Programs

November 18, 2021

Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit

Marriott City Center Minneapolis

Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.

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Content from your CHRO peers

BLOG | JULY 19, 2021

C-Suite Most Concerned About Employee Engagement -- Above Revenue & Growth

In a recent survey of nearly 1,000 C-level executives in Evanta communities, 70% said their top business concern was maintaining culture and employee engagement -- followed closely by employee retention and recruitment. Read what else they reported about returning to normal at their organizations.

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PODCAST | JULY 12, 2021

The Next Big Question, Episode 18

VP of Data Amit Sethi of Momentive talks about the interaction between data strategy and the technology tools that empower it. He also discusses how to execute a data strategy in a rapidly changing environment, as he answers how data strategy can keep up with the pace of technology on The Next Big Question podcast.

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LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JULY 2, 2021

Excellence Over Perfection — An Educator’s Journey to HR

Vice President of Human Resources Shane Zutz of Digi-Key took an unusual path from coach and high school principal to HR executive. Read how he applies his insights from education to issues like talent and leadership development and employee engagement and empowerment.

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