Administration
The leadership team at Lakewood Health System is a group of experienced individuals who are dedicated – both personally and professionally – to maintaining Lakewood’s reputation of quality healthcare and five-star service. They work together to identify and direct the priorities of Lakewood through the development and implementation of strategic plans, within the scope of our mission.
Lisa Bjerga
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Christine Albrecht
Chief Medical Officer
Brad Anderson
Chief Development Officer
Alicia Bauman
Chief Talent Officer
Missy Lindow
Chief Operations Officer
Joe Reycraft
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Baumgartner
Vice President of Nursing
Kathy Dobson
Vice President of Senior Services
Jim Roeder
Vice President of Information Technology
System Board
The System Board is tasked with various responsibilities, such as hiring and retaining the CEO, ensuring quality care, developing the mission, vision and strategic plan, overseeing the financial position, and developing strong board and medical staff relationships.
Lisa Bjerga
President and CEO
Jef Cichos
Board Chair; Minnesota Hospital Association Advanced Certified
Daniel Douts
Dr. Lindsay Leveille
Physician Representative
Sarah Jennissen
Dr. Ryan Kray
Physician Representative; Governance/Succession Planning Committee
Norm Krause
Committee Member; Minnesota Hospital Association Certified
Bob Mueller
District Board Representative; Minnesota Hospital Association Advanced Certified
Jason Savage
Dr. Kaitlyn Schoeck
Physician Representative; Executive Committee
Dr. Wade Swenson
Physician Representative
Mary Theurer
District Board Representative; Minnesota Hospital Association Advanced Certified
District Board
The District Board is tasked with various responsibilities, such as maintaining our affiliation agreement, acquiring real estate and issue debt, pursuing board education and development, and advocacy.
Franz Achermann
Moose Lake Township
Amy Brichacek
Villard Township
Mary Fitcher
Becker Township
Bill Haehnel
Meadow Brook Township
Lana Hansen
Executive Committee; Minnesota Hospital Association Certified
City of Motley
Bev Hoemberg
Minnesota Hospital Association Advanced Certified
Byron Township
Bob Mueller
Vice Chair; Minnesota Hospital Association Advanced Certified
Susan Peet
Minnesota Hospital Association Advanced Certified
Poplar Township
Beth Pottratz
Motley Township
Ron Storbakken
Compensation Committee
Staples Township
Mary Theurer
Board Chair; Minnesota Hospital Association Advanced Certified
City of Staples
Sharon Thiel
Moran Township
Paul Wicht
Thomastown Township