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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.
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 & 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
Elcio Barcelos
US Bank
CHRO
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
SVP, Human Resources
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, CHRO
Kristi Fox
Securian Financial
Chief Human Resources 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
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
Kendall Harrell
Caribou Coffee
VP, People & Culture
Jennifer Hauschildt
Uponor Corporation
VP, Human Resources
Lynnette Heath
nVent
EVP & CHRO
Loren Heeringa
Land O'Lakes
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Carrie Heimer
Red Wing Shoes
Chief Human Resources Officer
Janet Hogan
Hormel
SVP, Human Resources
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
Datasite
VP, Human Resources
Kristy Larson
AMETEK
VP, Human Resources
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
Schwans Co
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
VP, Organizational Effectiveness & CHRO
Bobbi Schroeppel
NorthWestern Energy
VP, Customer Care, Communications & Human Resources
Tina Smith
Thrivent
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Maggie Sullivan
Minneapolis Public Schools
Chief Human Resources Officer
Nathan Weaver
H.B. Fuller Company
VP, Human Resources & Communications
Jim Williams
Polaris
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Upcoming Programs
Virtual Programs
May 12, 2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, half-day virtual program with new connections and actionable insights.
Learn More
Content from your CHRO peers
PEER PRACTICES | MARCH 2, 2021



PEER PRACTICES | MARCH 2, 2021
Renewing the Focus on DE&I
What’s next if you’ve had a DE&I program at your organization for 20 years? Melinda Rogers, VP & Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer at NW Natural, shares ways to execute a long-term culture strategy and avoid complacency.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | MARCH 2, 2021



BLOG | MARCH 2, 2021
What We’ve Learned About Building Communities Virtually
After 900 virtual events with more than 32,000 executives, we learned that C-level leaders were eager to connect with peers and share their experiences. Here’s what else we learned about providing the best opportunities to collaborate virtually.
VIEW POSTBLOG | FEBRUARY 25, 2021



BLOG | FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Who’s Answering the Next Big Question? CISO Meredith Harper
On the podcast, we interview C-level executives and thought leaders about a timely business question. Read highlights of our conversation with VP and CISO Meredith Harper of Eli Lilly talking about diversity and the workplace of the future.
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