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Annual Board Retreat: Focus on Future Initiatives

On June 13, 2024 by Jessica Lacher

The LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors gathered earlier this week for our annual retreat and strategic planning session.

Shirley Barnes Leaves a Legacy of Leadership and Transformation at Crest View

On May 2, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

Shirley Barnes is retiring after a distinguished 44-year career in senior care, marking the end of an era at Crest View Senior Communities, where she spearheaded transformative projects and served as a beacon of leadership for 28 years of her career.

Update: CEO Search Process Proceeds

On December 9, 2021 by LeadingAge

A special message from Erin Hilligan, Chair of the LeadingAge Minnesota CEO Search Committee

LeadingAge Minnesota's CEO Search Committee has been hard at work participating in a very thoughtful search process to select the next CEO. The committee has begun conducting candidate interviews, and committee members have been impressed with the interest level and caliber of candidates.

A Message from Board Chair Erin Hilligan

On December 2, 2021 by LeadingAge

A special message from Erin Hilligan, Chair of the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors

I am writing to share some news that you may already have heard, which impacts my continued service as the Chair of the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors. An exciting new career opportunity emerged several weeks ago, and I have accepted a new leadership position with WesleyLife in Iowa. I will take up my new responsibilities there at the beginning of 2022.

Search for CEO Successor Underway

On September 30, 2021 by LeadingAge

The LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors approved an executive position profile at its meeting last week, and the search for a new President and CEO of LeadingAge Minnesota has commenced.

LeadingAge Minnesota Nominating Committee Proposed Slate for Vote at Annual Meeting

On September 15, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

The 2021 LeadingAge Minnesota Nominating Committee, chaired by Mark Anderson, CEO of Knute Nelson in Alexandria, has proposed a slate of candidates to fill open positions on the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors.

Cami Peterson Devries and Kimber Wraalstad Elected to LeadingAge MN Board of Directors

On September 24, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

LeadingAge Minnesota members last week elected two new members to the Board of Directors: Cami Peterson Devries, Vice President and Corporate Compliance and Ethics/Leadership Development for St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc.; and Kimber Wraalstad, CEO and Administrators of North Shore Health in Grand Marais. 

Meet the 2020 LeadingAge Minnesota Board Candidates

On September 11, 2019 by Gayle Kvenvold

The Nominating Committee has prepared its 2020 Nomination Slate for the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors and 2019 Honorary Membership nominations. Meet the candidates:  

2020 Board of Directors, Lifetime Honorary Memberships: Nominations Open

On July 30, 2019 by Gayle Kvenvold

Nominations are now open for two elected Director-at-Large positions on the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee is also accepting nominations for Lifetime Honorary Memberships. 

Nominations Open for 2020 Board of Directors, Honorary Memberships

On July 24, 2019 by Gayle Kvenvold

Nominations are now open for two elected Director-at-Large positions on the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee is also accepting nominations for Lifetime Honorary Memberships. 

Nominations Open for 2020 Board of Directors

On July 16, 2019 by Gayle Kvenvold

Nominations are now open for two elected Director-at-Large positions on the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors. The terms begin on Jan. 1, 2020 and run for three years with eligibility for re-election to a second, three-year term.  

Welcome New Board Members!

On November 20, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

The LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors welcomed four new board members during its November meeting: Jerry Carley, President/CEO, Benedictine Health System; Kristi Kane, Director, Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging; Katie Lundmark, Executive Director, Ecumen-Detroit Lakes; and Tom Nielsen, Vice President and Long-Term Care Operations and Administrator, Northfield Retirement Community.  

New Board Officers, Members Elected at Annual Meeting

On September 25, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

For the first time in LeadingAge Minnesota history, the Board of Directors will be led by three female leaders. Nancy Stratman, Erin Hilligan and Barbara Klick were elected as Chair, Chair-Elect and Secretary-Treasurer by unanimous support at last week’s Annual Business Meeting. 

Meet the Candidates: Board of Directors, Honorary Lifetime Members

On September 11, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

The Nominating Committee has presented its 2019 Nomination Slate for the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors and recipients of Lifetime Honorary Memberships. Members will vote on the slate at this year’s Annual Business Meeting that takes place on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. in the Viking Room at Madden’s in Brainerd. See the slate and learn more about the candidates: 

Seeking Member-at-Large for 2019 Nominating Committee

On August 14, 2018 by Nancy Garrett

Do you want to help identify and recruit future LeadingAge Minnesota board members? If you are a LeadingAge Minnesota voting member and are interested in standing for election to next year’s Nominating Committee, contact Nancy Garrett no later than Friday, Aug. 31. 

Answer the Call: Board of Directors, Honorary Lifetime Memberships

On July 31, 2018 by Nancy Garrett

LeadingAge Minnesota is now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors and Honorary Memberships. Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 10. 

Call for Nominations: 2019 Board of Directors

On July 24, 2018 by Nancy Garrett

The 2018 LeadingAge Minnesota Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for candidates for the 2019 Board of Directors. Nominations are due by Friday, Aug. 10.