LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
Leadership
Creating a culture of serving others in West Central Minnesota
The goal of our faith-based healthcare leadership team in West Central Minnesota is to lead and guide Knute Nelson and its partners in a direction of success while enriching the lives of individuals, building a strong foundation and creating a culture of serving others. Our leaders are focused on the growth and well-being of our employees, residents and clients, and the communities where we serve.
The success of Knute Nelson is founded on the principles of organizational excellence, fiscal responsibility, employee engagement and accountability to stakeholders. This comprehensive approach to serving aging adults incorporates the best of all dimensions plus the commitment to responsive and dynamic leadership.
Mark Anderson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Marnie Gugisberg
Chief Financial Officer
and Senior Vice President
Katie Perry
Chief Operating Officer
and Senior Vice President
Angie Urman
Chief Clinical Officer
and Senior Vice President
Brooke Zabel
Chief People Officer
Samantha Beckman
Vice President of Marketing and
Customer Experience
Molly Holmes
Vice President of Sales
Erik Lindwall
Vice President of IT
Nicole Nyberg
Vice President of Human Resources
Lindsey Sand
Vice President of Population Health
Brittney Thoreson
Vice President of Operations
Board of Directors
Knute Nelson is a nonprofit, faith-based organization guided by Christian principles. Our Boards of Directors set and understand the strategic direction of the organization, focus on achieving the highest standards of excellence, and pursue innovative programming and services that allow us to better serve others.
Mark Anderson
President/CEO
Chad Coauette
Chair
Julie Critz
Vice Chair
Jeff Montgomery
Secretary/Treasurer
Dave Wolf
Past Chair
Deena Steffl
Director
Pam Carlson
Director
Greg Billberg
Director
Sarah O'Kane
Director
Vicki Jodsaas
Director
Mark Anderson
President/CEO
Katie Perry
Chief Operating Officer/Sr. VP
Emily Geris
Executive Director
Terri Bursch
Chair
Richard Moen
Vice Chair
Pam Carlson
Secretary
Sally Smith
Treasurer
Carmon Watkins
Director
Stuart Henrickson
Director
Elliot Christensen
Director
Jim Eidsvold
Director
Jerry Hansen
Director
Mark Anderson
President/CEO
Rev. Greg Billberg
Chair
Sarah O'Kane
Governor
Craig Buysse
Secretary/Treasurer
Mike Seymour
Governor
Julie Critz
Governor