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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.
- Shifting Business Focus From Critical Roles to Critical Skills
- Revolutionizing the Employee Experience to Aid Retention
- New Ways of Leading for a New Era of Work
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
Roma Anderson Milton
UCare
CHRO
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
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
Robin Ritter
Mortenson
Chief Human Resources Officer
Sue Ross
Maurices Incorporated
SVP, Chief Human Resources & Communications 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
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CARIBOU COFFEE
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CORSEARCH
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Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
April 12, 2023 | 1 hour
Minneapolis CHRO Town Hall
Recruiting, Retaining & Reskilling – A New Approach for 2023
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
May 24, 2023 | 1 day
Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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IN-PERSON
September 28, 2023 | an evening
Minneapolis CHRO Inner Circle
The Van Dusen Mansion
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Minneapolis CHRO Town Hall - 03/09/2023
Minneapolis CHRO Inner Circle - 10/05/2022
Minneapolis CHRO Town Hall - 08/16/2022
Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit - 05/25/2022
Minneapolis CHRO Town Hall - 04/05/2022
Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit - 11/18/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Peer Roundtable - 06/29/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/12/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Peer Roundtable - 03/02/2021
Minneapolis CHRO Town Hall - 02/18/2021
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Content from your CHRO peers
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3 Leadership Principles from Top C-Level Executives
Hundreds of C-level executives from the world’s leading organizations shared their guiding leadership principles. Learn the three themes that emerged as foundational for effective leadership.
VIEW POSTBLOG | MARCH 15, 2023
BLOG | MARCH 15, 2023
4 Common Practices of Successful CHROs
What can CHROs do to address these conflicting pressures and be effective leaders? We asked CHROs across Evanta communities to share their advice for someone just starting out in the role as a CHRO, and we noticed four common practices CHROs from top organizations do differently. Learn more.
VIEW POSTTOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 14, 2023
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 14, 2023
Tackling Talent in 2023
In 2023, the talent landscape is not expected to see any relief from the challenges presented in previous years, but what can human resources leaders do to support their organization through this time of high turnover? Recently, CHROs from the New York Community gathered for a Town Hall to address their top talent challenges and tactics to overcome them – these are their takeaways.
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