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 & 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

"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

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.

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Content from your CHRO peers

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.

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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.

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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.