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Board of Directors

Central Minnesota AHEC is applying to become a non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors, including representatives from across the region. Board members have been charged with providing leadership for Central Minnesota AHEC and the programs it supports. Central Minnesota AHEC represents a partnership between the University of Minnesota and communities in central Minnesota with the goal of addressing health workforce concerns in the region.

Board Officials

Chair
Todd Johnson, Pharm.D.
Lake Region Healthcare Corp.
johns442@umn.edu
Residence: Otter Tail

Vice Chair
Ronald Verant, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Alexandria Clinic
rverant@alexclinic.com
Residence: Douglas
Treasurer
Jeff Ogden
Chief Administrative Officer
School of Dentistry
University of Minnesota
jogden@umn.edu
Residence: Twin Cities
Secretary
Diane Thorson
Public Health Director
Otter Tail County
dthorson@co.ottertail.mn.us
Residence: Otter Tail

Board Members

Joan Altenbernd
Executive Director       
Migrant Health Services, Inc.   
jaltenbernd@702com.ne
Residence: Clay
Todd Howell
CEO
Graceville Health Center
thowell@ghealth.net
Residence: Big Stone

Nancy Juntunen
Physician and Provider Recruiter
St Joseph’s Medical Center
nancy.juntunen@sjmcmn.org
Residence: Crow Wing

Rose Lorentz, RN, CWON
Patient/Staff Education
Tri-County Hospital
rose.lorentz@tricountyhospital.org
Residence: Wadena


Steve Moburg
CEO
Paynesville Area Health Care System 
stmoburg@pahcs.com
Residence: Stearns

Mel Nefstead Jr.
System and District Board Chair
Lakewood Health System
nefs@brainerd.net
Residence: Todd


Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba   
State Representative      
Minnesota
rep.maryellen.otremba@house.mn
Residence: Todd

Randall Seifert
Professor/Sr Associate Dean
College of Pharmacy
University of Minnesota
rseifert@umn.edu
Residence: Twin Cities


Judy Beniak
Director
Health Careers Center
University of Minnesota
benia001@umn.edu
Residence: Twin Cities
Ex-Officio Member:
Laurissa Stigen, MS
Executive Director
Central Minnesota AHEC
laurissa.stigen@minnesota.edu
Residence: Otter Tail

Organizational Documents

To learn more about the AHEC's incorporation, governing structure, and board meeting minutes please access the following PDF files. These documents set the foundation for the policies and procedures of the organization. Our bylaws and meetings are responsive to the organization's constituents and agency needs.

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Executive Director
218-736-1582


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