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Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of Open Arms of Minnesota, making policy and financial decisions that impact the organization’s current and future health. With the goal of long-term sustainability, the Board advances the mission of Open Arms through fiscal oversight, mindful resource allocation, sound strategic planning, and ethical governing decisions. Directors are also active fundraisers and community ambassadors for Open Arms.
Meet Our Board
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Bonnie Alton
Retired, Former Great Harvest Owner
Secretary
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Duza Baba
Epidemiologist, UnitedHealth Group
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Arthur (Art) Berman
Retired Corporate Treasurer and Nonprofit CEO
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George Edmonson, M.D.
Retired, St. Paul Radiology
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Andrew Gesell
President, BankCherokee
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Sunny Kaul, M.D.
Chair, HPMG Cardiology & Chief of Staff-Past, Regions Hospital
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Rod Larson
Retired, American Academy of Neurology
Chair
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Elizabeth (Libby) Lincoln, J.D.
Retired, Park Nicollet Foundation
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Peggy Ann-Theisen Malikowski
President, PM Marketing Consulting LLC
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Aimee Pappenfus
System Director, Community Engagement and Impact, Allina Health
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Chris Pelletier
Retired, Senior Vice-President and General Manager Instant Issuance - Entrust
Treasurer
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Nick Scheibel
Advisor, JNBA Financial Advisors
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Kim Setter
Director R&D, Post Consumer Brands
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Krista Twesme, J.D.
Senior Vice President, Mortenson Construction
Vice Chair
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Prat Verma
Vice President, Innovation, UnitedHealth Group