Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Minneapolis CHRO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

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®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Elcio Barcelos

U.S. Bank
CHRO

Katie Larson

Hormel Foods
CHRO

Jared Nypen

Great Clips
VP, HR & Project Management

Julie Sexton

Land O'Lakes
SVP & CHRO

Governing Body Members

LeAnne Andersen

Emplify Health
Chief People Officer

Mark Bailey

IDI Distributors
VP, HR

Liz Bank

Thomson Reuters
Global Head of HR

Michele Bryan

ME Elecmetal
VP, HR

Jeffrey Bush

Life Time
VP, Human Capital

Stacy Conti

NeueHealth
CHRO

Sandra Cook

Heraeus Medevio
EVP, Global Head of HR & Communications

Paula Cooney

Trinseo
SVP, CHRO

Eric Dettmer

SitelogIQ
CHRO

Danielle Duzan

SunOpta
CHRO

Kim Egan

CentraCare
SVP, CHRO

Florie Ellwein

Jostens
CHRO

Erin Feigal

Prime Therapeutics
SVP & CHRO

Angie Freeman

C.H. Robinson
Chief HR & ESG Officer

Heidi Grange

Room & Board
Chief People Officer

Leslie Greves

Kraus-Anderson
EVP, HR

Jason Grover

Swire Coca-Cola
Chief People Officer

Jenny Guldseth

Allianz Life US
Chief People & Culture Officer

Becca Hagen

Securian Financial
VP, HR

Lynnette Heath

nVent
EVP & CHRO

Sara Hill

Covista
CHRO

Mary Kaul-Hottinger

CHS
CHRO

Margeaux King

Ecolab
EVP & CHRO

Paul Knutson

Otter Tail Corporation
VP, CHRO

Jeff Krautkramer

Madison Air
CHRO

Ann LaPorte

Ziegler Cat
VP, HR

Heather Lang

Revo Health
Chief Marketing & Experience Officer

Kathy Megarry

Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission
VP, HR

Kerri Milless

SCA Health
CHRO

Nikki Odom

City of Minneapolis
CHRO

Kristina Peterson

GN Group
Head of North America People & Culture

Michael Pulcanio

Cornerstone Building Brands
EVP & CHRO

Lori Riley

The Toro Company
VP, HR & Corporate Affairs

Robin Ritter

Mortenson
CHRO

Sue Ross

Maurices Incorporated
Chief Administrative Officer

Bobbi Schroeppel

NorthWestern Energy
VP, Customer Care, Communications & HR

Sophanny Schwartz

Jack Link's Beef Jerky
CHRO

JaAn Scofield-Meche

Minnesota Wild
VP, People Strategy & Experience

Jen Stone

Masco Corporation
CHRO

Christine Stunyo

Daikin Applied
SVP, HR

Kirsten Van Hulzen

Marsden Services
CHRO

Carrie Wright

Mall of America
VP, Head of HR

Ginny Zarras

Endeavor Air
VP, HR

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

  1. Developing People Leaders for Critical, High-Stakes Moments
  2. Harnessing AI to Shape the New Way of Work
  3. Boosting Workforce Excellence and Resilience in Disruptive Environments

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

October 15, 2026 | 1 hour

Minneapolis CHRO Community Town Hall

Beyond Pilots — Making AI Work Across Your Organization

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

In-Person

May 2027 | 1 day

Minneapolis CHRO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CHRO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 21, 2027 | an evening

Minneapolis CHRO Community Inner Circle

Minneapolis Golf Club

Join fellow CHROs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.



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