Minneapolis CHRO Community


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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

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

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
SVP, Human Resources and Inclusion

Laurie Marsh

Ecolab
EVP and CHRO Human Resources

Julie Sexton

Land O'Lakes
SVP & CHRO

Members

Roma Anderson Milton

UCare
CHRO

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

Stacy Conti

Bright Health Group
Chief People Officer

Curtis Dobler

Apogee
EVP, CHRO

Colleen Dockendorf

Ryan Companies
Chief Impact 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 and Chief Administrative Officer

Angie Freeman

C.H. Robinson
Chief Human Resources & ESG Officer

Leslie Greves

Kraus-Anderson
VP, Human Resources

Linde Grindle

Spirit Airlines
Chief Human Resource Officer

Jason Grover

Swire Coca-Cola
Chief People 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

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, CHRO

Sheila Kramer

Donaldson
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Melissa Kremer

Target
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer

Deb LaMere

Datasite Global
CHRO

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
EVP & Chief People Officer

Jared Nypen

Great Clips
VP, Talent & HR

Karen Richard

Andersen Corporation
SVP & CHRO

Robin Ritter

Mortenson
Chief Human Resources Officer

Sue Ross

Maurices Incorporated
SVP, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer

Bobbi Schroeppel

NorthWestern Energy
VP, Customer Care, Communications & Human Resources

Carmen Thiede

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Chief Transformation and People Officer

Nathan Weaver

H.B. Fuller Company
SVP Human Resources, Communications & ESG

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


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

  1. Developing empathetic leaders for the new world of work
  2. Fostering Resiliency while supporting the workforce through change
  3. Identifying, growing and retaining employees with the skills your business requires

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

September 28, 2023 | an evening

Minneapolis CHRO Inner Circle

The Van Dusen Mansion

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

May 8, 2024 | 1 day

Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

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

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IN-PERSON

September 2024 | an evening

Minneapolis CHRO Inner Circle

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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