The HSM advisory board is engaged and committed to the success of the program. The members represent a broad section of the health care industry.
This important University group of industry leaders and educators provides valuable advice and support on trends and issues in health care and health services management, keeping the program abreast of industry needs and on the leading edge of professional practice. Board members contribute to the quality of students’ educational experiences, enhancing their future roles as leaders in the field.
The advisory board meets twice a year—fall and spring—to learn about program updates, outline new ideas and initiatives, and seek input and direction from board members.
Advisory Board
| Name | Title | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Barnes | Chief Executive Officer | Crest View Senior Communities |
| Jose Bernard | Chief of Staff | United Hospital |
| Emily Blomberg | Chief Operating Officer | HCMC |
| Caroline Carlin | Faculty | UMN Medical School |
| Patti Cullen | President/CEO | Care Providers of Minnesota |
| Karen Erickson | Senior Director, Cardiac and Vascular Marketing Strategic Solutions & Alliance Development | Medtronic, Inc. |
| Trevor Foshang | Former Dean, College of Chiropractic | Campbellsville University |
| Joseph Gaugler | Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care (LTC) and Aging & Professor | UMN School of Public Health |
| Bridgette Grobe | President of the HSM Alumni Network | UnitedHealthcare |
| Beth Heinz | Chief Quality Officer | Fairview Health Services |
| Amy Jerdee | President | St. Francis Regional Medical Center |
| Geoff Kaufmann | CEO, North Central Blood Services | American Red Cross |
| Bill Kenney | CEO | Dermatology Consultants, PA |
| Jim King | Senior Partner and Chief Quality Officer | Witt/Kieffer |
| Barbara Klick | CEO | Sholom Community Alliance |
| Catherine Klugherz | VP of Medicine Specialties | Park Nicollet |
| Amy Korzenowski | Senior Government Consultant | Mercer |
| Brian Mast | National Vice President of Operations | Agiliti |
| Nickolas Nyhus | Chief Administrative Officer | University of Minnesota Physicians |
| Patrick Sauer | Executive Healthcare Operations and Innovation Leader | |
| Jenny Schoenecker | Senior Director, Quality and Patient Safety | Minnesota Hospital Association |
| Nick Smith | Vice President of the HSM Alumni Network | United Healthcare |
| Randy Snyder (Ex-Officio) | Executive Director | Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports |
| Barb Spurrier | Senior Vice President | Well Living Lab, Inc. |
| Dan Strittmater | VP Operations | Monarch Healthcare Management |
| Mel Sullivan | SVP, Chief People Officer | Ecumen |
| Nikki Terveer | Administrative Fellowship Coordinator | Sanford Health |
| Kari Thurlow | President and CEO | LeadingAge Minnesota |
Current as of September 2020