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Minneapolis CHRO Community
Join a powerful network of 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 experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CHROs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
- Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
- Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
- Driving consequential accountability for DE&I
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
Melissa Kremer
Target
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Laurie Marsh
Ecolab
EVP and CHRO Human Resources
Julie Sexton
Land O'Lakes
SVP & CHRO
Members
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
Andrea Frohning
Patterson Companies
SVP & CHRO
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
Janet Hogan
Hormel Foods
SVP, Human Resources
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
Deb LaMere
Datasite Global
CHRO
Lisa Larson
New Horizon Academy
VP, Human Resources
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
Sue Ross
Maurices Incorporated
SVP, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer
Michael Rossman
Hennepin County
Chief Human Resources 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
"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
IN-PERSON
October 5, 2022 | an evening
Minneapolis CHRO Inner Circle
Lumber Exchange Event Center
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
May, 2023 | 1 day
Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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IN-PERSON
October, 2023 | an evening
Minneapolis CHRO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
Learn More
PAST PROGRAMS
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 08/16/2022
Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit - 05/25/2022
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 04/05/2022
Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit - 11/18/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 06/29/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/12/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 03/02/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 02/18/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 01/27/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/01/2020
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Content from your CHRO peers
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Transforming HR into a Strategic Partner at the Carolina Panthers
The sports industry has the stigma of being a “good old boys club,” but Kisha Smith is challenging that stereotype at the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC. Learn how she is pioneering HR in the sports industry and showing how inclusivity can drive businesses forward.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The Next Big Question with Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines
In Evanta’s The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives from the most innovative companies a pressing business question to learn how they are tackling it within their organization. Listen as executives from Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines address the biggest question facing their role today.
VIEW POSTBLOG | SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
4 Ways CHROs Are Tackling the Talent Shortage
We asked CHROs across our Evanta communities about how they are experiencing and addressing the current talent shortage. Here are four key findings from our survey about the current talent landscape.
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