Minneapolis CHRO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level 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 best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

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.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Elcio Barcelos

U.S. Bank
Senior EVP & CHRO

Laurie Marsh

Ecolab
EVP & CHRO

Jared Nypen

Great Clips
VP, Talent & HR

Julie Sexton

Land O'Lakes
SVP & CHRO

Governing Body Members

Kelly Baker

Thrivent
EVP & CHRO

Liz Bank

Thomson Reuters
Global Head of HR Operations

Samantha Bergeson

Patterson Companies
CHRO

Michele Bryan

ME Elecmetal
VP, HR

Brock Christianson

Tennant Company
SVP & CHRO

Stacy Conti

NeueHealth
Chief People Officer

Paula Cooney

Trinseo
SVP & CHRO

Eric Dettmer

SitelogIQ
CHRO

Florie Ellwein

Jostens
CHRO

Erin Feigal

Prime Therapeutics
SVP & CHRO

Kristi Fox

Securian Financial
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer

Leslie Greves

Kraus-Anderson
EVP, HR

Jason Grover

Swire Coca-Cola
Chief People Officer

Jenny Guldseth

Allianz Life US
Chief People & Culture Officer

Jennifer Hauschildt

Uponor Corporation
CHRO

Lynnette Heath

nVent
EVP & CHRO

Sara Hill

Adtalem Global Education
CHRO

Mary Kaul-Hottinger

CHS
CHRO

Margeaux King

Ecolab
EVP, HR

Paul Knutson

Otter Tail Corporation
VP & CHRO

Sheila Kramer

Donaldson
CHRO

Jeff Krautkramer

Madison Air
CHRO

Melissa Kremer

Target
EVP & CHRO

Deb LaMere

Datasite Global
CHRO

Katie Larson

Hormel Foods
CHRO

Kerri Milless

SCA Health
CHRO

Nikki Odom

City of Minneapolis
CHRO

Alissa Partee

Restaurant Technologies
Chief People Officer

Kristina Peterson

GN Group
Head of HR, North America

Karen Richard

Andersen Corporation
SVP & CHRO

Lori Riley

Northern Tool + Equipment
SVP, HR

Robin Ritter

Mortenson
CHRO

Sue Ross

Maurices Incorporated
Chief Administrative Officer

Bobbi Schroeppel

NorthWestern Energy
VP, Customer Care, Communications & HR

JaAn Scofield-Meche

Minnesota Wild
VP, People Strategy & Experience

Jen Stone

Owens & Minor Inc
EVP & CHRO

Raelyn Trende

Apogee
CHRO

Kirsten Van Hulzen

Marsden Services
CHRO

Nathan Weaver

H.B. Fuller Company
SVP, HR, Communications & ESG

Shane Zutz

Digikey
VP, HR


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

  1. Boosting Resiliency Through Change and Innovation
  2. Developing the Next Generation of Leaders for Evolving Ways of Work
  3. Fostering Connected Culture in Hybrid Work Environments

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

March 11, 2025 | 1 hour

Minneapolis CHRO Town Hall

Minneapolis CHRO Town Hall

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

May 6, 2025 | 1 day

Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit

Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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IN-PERSON

September 25, 2025 | an evening

Minneapolis CHRO Inner Circle

Nord Social Hall at French Meadow

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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