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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 experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
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- Shifting Business Focus From Critical Roles to Critical Skills
- Revolutionizing the Employee Experience to Aid Retention
- New Ways of Leading for a New Era of Work
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, Human Resources
Sheila Kramer
Donaldson
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Melissa Kremer
Target
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Deb LaMere
Datasite Global
CHRO
Matthew Legg
Par Pacific
SVP & 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
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 People Officer
Nathan Weaver
H.B. Fuller Company
VP, Human Resources & Communications
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
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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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Content from your CHRO peers
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JUNE 8, 2023



TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JUNE 8, 2023
Creating Certainty in Uncertain Times
As economic instability continues, executives are still grappling with the “triple squeeze” of rising inflation, scarce expensive talent and continuous supply chain disruptions. CHROs in Toronto discussed how to strategically make trade-offs between reducing spending and developing initiatives that ease employees and drive retention – these are their takeaways.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | JUNE 7, 2023



BLOG | JUNE 7, 2023
Business Leaders Find High Value in Executive Summits
C-level executives are leading through economic uncertainty and a volatile business environment. It seems that there has never been a better time for executives to get together with peers and collaborate on shared challenges. At the start of our Executive Summit season, we’ve seen participation increase 40% over last year – discover why.
VIEW POSTLEADERSHIP PROFILE | JUNE 4, 2023



LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JUNE 4, 2023
Championing Organizational Culture: One CHRO’s Journey
In recent years, organizational culture has become recognized as essential to the business strategy, but for Chief Marketing and People Officer at O.C. Tanner Mindi Cox, this is not a new phenomenon. Here, Mindi shares her leadership journey and how she is leveraging her position in the C-suite to create fulfilling employee experiences.
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