Minnesota Hospital Association Names Three New Board Members

Four others take on new roles on board

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 12, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Hospital Association, which represents Minnesota's hospitals and health systems, recently welcomed the following three new board members for 2011:

Standing Director

• Loren L. "Larry" Taylor, chief executive officer of North Memorial Health Care of Robbinsdale;

Trustee Director

• Clayton R. Peterson, board director for St. Joseph's Area Health Services Inc. of Park Rapids; and

At-Large Director

• Mary Maertens, CEO of Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center.

In addition, four current board members will take on new positions next year. They are:

• Chair — Mary Klimp, CEO of Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague;
• Chair-Elect — Al Schilmoeller, vice chair of administration for the Mayo Clinic;
• Secretary/Treasurer — Ben Koppelman, president and CEO of St. Joseph's Area Health Services of Park Rapids; and
• Immediate Past Chair/Standing Director — Terence Pladson, M.D., president and CEO of CentraCare Health System of St. Cloud.

"The association depends on meaningful leadership from members like these in charting the course for Minnesota's hospital community in this dynamic environment," said MHA President and CEO Lawrence Massa. "These new officers are highly qualified to help Minnesota hospitals to address the challenges facing health care in our state. Their knowledge and dedication will only add to Minnesota's tradition for health care excellence."

The complete 2011 board roster is available at www.mnhospitals.org/index/mission. The 30-member board comprises officers, standing directors, at-large directors, regional directors and trustee directors. Most members serve two three-year terms.

SOURCE Minnesota Hospital Association

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