Executive Office

Robert K. Meiches, M.D. (612) 362-3722
Chief Executive Officer
Directs the staff, and plans, organizes, and coordinates the programs and activities of the Association to assure that objectives are attained, plans fulfilled, and member needs met.

Business Services and Infrastructure

George C. Lohmer, Jr. (612) 362-3746
Director of Business Development and Chief Financial Officer
Directs the Department of Business Development and Infrastructure. Significant responsibilities for several of MMA's related organizations including the Minnesota Medical Joint Services Organization and the Minnesota Medical Association Foundation.

Shari Nelson (612) 362-3725
Administrative Assistant - Business Development and Infrastructure
Provides secretarial and administrative support and human resources services for the MMA and related organizations.

Jon Stensland (612) 362-3751
Controller
Manages the accounting activities of the MMA and related organizations. Produces financial and management reports for the association and its related organizations.

Traci VanElsberg (612) 623-2865
Accounting Associate
Provides bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative services for the MMA and related organizations.

Ka Bao Lee (612) 362-3701
Accounting Associate
Provides bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative services for the MMA and related organizations.

Swee Fong Hung (612) 378-1875
Manager of Software Development and Database Administration
Manages the development, administration, and evaluation of the MMA, and MMJSO information services and membership programs.

May Yang (612) 362-3734
IT Systems Technician
Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the MMA database and works with staff to retrieve information from MMA information systems including mobile phone management and support.

Marketing & Communications

Colleen Winters (612) 362-3742
Director of Marketing and Communications
Lead the development and implementation of marketing strategies and communication initiatives to promote the MMA’s advocacy activities, products and services and to grow its membership.

Kristin Drews (612) 362-3728
Marketing and Communications Assistant
Provides administrative support for the Marketing & Communications Department.

Scott Smith (612) 362-3726
Communications and Media Relations Manager
Writes MMA News & Quality Rounds in Minnesota Medicine, the Physician Advocate newsletter and news releases. Manages media relations and community relations.

Janna Netland (612) 362-3731
Graphic Designer
Designs and illustrates the MMA's printed and online materials.

Carmen Peota (612) 362-3724
Managing Editor
Manages monthly production of Minnesota Medicine, the MMA's monthly journal of clinical and health affairs.

Kim Kiser (612) 362-3758
Associate Editor
Assists with the monthly production of Minnesota Medicine.

Jocelyn Cox (612) 623-2880
Advertising
Responsible for advertising sales for MMA publications, website, and email newsletter.

Member Relations and Education 

Kathy Messerli (612) 362-3748
Director of Member Relations and Education 
Leads the development and execution of: member recruitment, retention and engagement activities. Oversees educational programs for physicians and their staff. Manages the MMA Annual Meeting.

Mandy Rubenstein (612) 362-3740
Manager of Physician Outreach – Northern and Central Minnesota
Responsible for member recruitment and engagement.

Dennis Gerhardstein (612) 362-3745
Manager of Physician Outreach – Twin Cities and Southern Minnesota
Responsible for member recruitment and engagement.

Molly Sells (612) 362-3727
Membership Coordinator
Coordinates internal activities of the Member Relations department and analyzes membership data.

Charlene Williams (612) 362-3747
Membership and Dues Processing Specialist
Responsible for maintaining up-to-date contact information in the database and processing membership dues.

Stephanie Turkowski (612) 362-3744
Education Manager
Manage the MMA accreditation and continuing medical education (CME) programs and coordinate educational programs.

Vicki Westling (612) 362-3764
Administrative Assistant
Provides administrative support for MMA educational programs, the MMA Annual Meeting, the MMA Alliance and member relations.

State and Federal Legislation

Dave Renner (612) 362-3750
Director of Department of State and Federal Legislation
Directs the activities of the Legislative Department. Participates in policy development and plans legislative strategy. Lobbies at the Minnesota Legislature and works with state policymakers to achieve MMA goals.

Andrea Munsey  (612) 362-3755
Legislative Administrative Assistant
Provides administrative support for the Departments of State and Federal Legislation and Health Policy.

Health Policy

Janet Silversmith (612) 362-3763
Director of Department of Health Policy
Directs activities of the department, which involve health care delivery systems, public program financing, and public health initiatives.

Rebecca Schierman (612) 362-3766
Manager of Quality Improvement
Provides leadership and direction in developing and promoting MMA involvement in Minnesota health care quality improvement activities that support MMA strategic goals.

Karolyn Stirewalt, J.D. (612) 362-3738
Policy Counsel
Assists the department director and other department staff in accomplishing the objectives of the MMA in the areas of heath care law, legal analysis, policy development, policy analysis, research, and public and private sector advocacy.

Britta Orr (612) 362-3735
Policy Analyst
To assist the department director and other department staff in accomplishing the objectives of the MMA in the areas of policy development, policy analysis, research, and public and private sector advocacy.