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Minneapolis CHRO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CHROs in the Minneapolis community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
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 and 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
Senior Executive Vice President, 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
EVP, CHRO
Colleen Dockendorf
Ryan Companies
Chief Human Resource Officer
Florie Ellwein
Jostens
Chief Human Resources Officer
Carolyn Erickson
Taylor
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
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kendall Harrell
Caribou Coffee
VP, People & Culture
Jennifer Hauschildt
Uponor Corporation
VP, Human Resources
Lynnette Heath
nVent
EVP & CHRO
Carrie Heimer
Red Wing Shoes
Chief Human Resources Officer
Janet Hogan
Hormel Foods
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
Deb LaMere
Datasite Global
CHRO
Pamela Lampert
Pohlad
CHRO
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 Library
Chief Human Resources Officer
Pat Schmitt
UCare
VP, Organizational Effectiveness & CHRO
Bobbi Schroeppel
NorthWestern Energy
VP, Customer Care, Communications & Human Resources
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 Events
In-person Programs
November 18, 2021
Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit
Marriott City Center Minneapolis
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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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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June 29, 2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Boardroom
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Boardroom
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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August 17, 2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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Content from your CHRO peers
BLOG | MAY 5, 2021
BLOG | MAY 5, 2021
Beat Burnout and Innovate in Your Hybrid Workforce Model
Are you struggling to combat the “always-on” mindset felt by the majority of your employees? Read how HR leaders can rethink and apply organization design to the hybrid model and turn their HR questions into OD opportunities.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | MAY 4, 2021
PODCAST | MAY 4, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 15
CIO Guy Mason of Bourne Leisure joins the podcast to share what private equity can teach us about technology value. Mason discusses his approach to evaluating technology in the M&A process and how businesses can remove complexity to increase the speed of change.
LISTEN NOWPEER PRACTICES | APRIL 28, 2021
PEER PRACTICES | APRIL 28, 2021
Creating a Culture of Mentoring and Development
Chief People Officer Virginia Means established an organizational culture centered around mentorship and continual learning at United Distributors. Read why she says that you don’t have to have a formal program to be a mentor, just willing to pass on your experience.
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CHRO Thought Leaders
