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.
Tim RicePresident & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Christine AlbrechtChief Medical Officer
Lisa BjergaChief Financial Officer
Brad AndersonVice President of Strategy and Development
Kathy DobsonVice President of Senior Services
Roxanne HejhalVice President of Human Resources
Corrine NeisessVice President of Nursing
Lynn RiceVice President of Support Services
Jim RoederVice President of Information Technology
Craig WolhoweVice President of Clinics and Medical Providers
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.
*Denotes a board member who has earned certification from the Minnesota Hospital Association.
Dr. Arden BeachyPhysician Representative; Governance/Succession Planning CommitteeOttertail
Jef Cichos*Vice-Chair; Governance/Succession Planning, Executive and Compensation CommitteesStaples
Lana Hansen*District Board RepresentativeMotley
Dr. Michael HudallaPhysician Representative; Finance CommitteeStaples
Stephanie JordahlMotley
Dr. Ryan KrayPhysician RepresentativeLittle Falls
Norm KrauseGovernance/Succession Planning and Finance CommitteesNisswa
Curt McIlravy*Chair; Governance/Succession Planning, Compensation, Finance and Executive CommitteesMotley
Kevin Nelson*Treasurer; Finance and Compensation CommitteesStaples
Tim RicePresident & CEOMotley
Dr. Kaitlyn SchoekPhysician Representative; Executive CommitteeBaxter
Mary Theurer*Secretary; District Board Representative; Executive, Finance and Governance/Succession Planning CommitteesStaples
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.
*Denotes a board member who has earned certification from the Minnesota Hospital Association.
Judy Bjerga*Vice Chair; Finance and Executive CommitteesBecker Township
Amy BrichacekVillard Township
Linda Dietrich*Moose Lake Township
Sally Grove*Moran Township
Bill HaehnelMeadow Brook Township
Lana Hansen*Secretary; Executive CommitteeCity of Motley
Bev Hoemberg*Byron Township
Frances KokettMotley Township
Bob Mueller*Treasurer; Executive and Finance Committees; Member-at-Large
Susan PeetPoplar Township
Ron StorbakkenCompensation CommitteeStaples Township
Mary Theurer*Board Chair; Finance, Governance, and Executive CommitteesCity of Staples