Robert K. Meiches, M.D. (Ext. 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.

Susan Sweezo (Ext. 3729)
Administrative Assistant
Provides administrative support to the CEO's office.

Business Services and Infrastructure

George C. Lohmer, Jr. (Ext. 3746)
Director of Business Services and Chief Financial Officer
Directs the Department of Membership and Administrative Services. Significant responsibilities for several of MMA's related organizations.

Shari Nelson (Ext. 3725)
Administrative Assistant - Membership & Administrative Services
Provides secretarial and administrative support and human resources services for the MMA and related organizations.

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

Angie Ouyang (Ext. 3754)
Manager, Accounting Services
Assists the Director of Accounting Services in the administration and supervision of the accounting and financial systems of the MMA and related organizations.

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

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

Swee Fong Hung (Ext. 3765)
Manager of Software Development and Database Administration
Manage the development, administration, and evaluation of the MMA, MMJSO information services and membership programs.

May Yang (Ext. 3734)
IT Systems Technician
Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the MMA database and works with staff to retrieve information from MMA information systems.

Communications

Lorrie Holmgren (Ext. 3742)
Director of Department of Communications
Directs activities of Communications Department, which include media relations; public education campaigns, publication and advertising sales of the MMA’s monthly journal, Minnesota Medicine and news publication The MMA Physician Advocate; the MMA website, and the MMA’s weekly email newsletter, MMAOnline News.

Joanna Kapke (Ext. 3728)
Administrative Assistant
Provides administrative support for the Communications Department.

Scott Smith (Ext. 3726)
Public Relations Writer
Writes MMA News & Quality Rounds in Minnesota Medicine, the Physician Advocate newsletter and news releases. Assists with media relations and community relations.

Mike Finley (Ext. 3739)
Website Writer
Writes articles for the MMA website and MMA email newsletter.

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

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

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

Management Education Development Services

Erika Nelson (Ext. 3732)
Director, Products and Services
Responsible for coordination of MSBC, training seminars, non-dues revenue and the MMA Directory publication.

Jane Phillip (Ext. 3744)
Manager, Management Education Development Services
Provides administrative services for MMA accreditation and continuing medical education programs and the committee appointment process.

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

Vicki Westling (Ext. 3764)
Administrative Assistant
Provides administrative support for MMA educational programs, the MMA Annual Meeting, the MMA Alliance, the Minnesota Physicians Foundation and the CEO's office.

Member Relations

Kathy Messerli (Ext. 3748)
Director of Member Relations
Directs MMA’s member recruitment, retention and engagement programs.

Mandy Rubenstein (Ext. 3740
Manager of Physician Outreach – Northern Minnesota
Responsible for member recruitment and engagement.

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

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

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

Sandra Braunschweig (Ext. 3721)
Administrative Assistant
Provides administrative and secretarial support to MSBC Managers and their clients and to the MMA Department of Health Law.

State and Federal Legislation

Dave Renner (Ext. 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.

Sara Noznesky (Ext. 3733)
Manager of Legislative Affairs
Contributes to the development of the MMA's legislative and grassroot activities and performs the related tasks necessary to achieve the established goals of the legislative program.

Andrea Munsey (Ext. 3755)
Legislative Administrative Assistant
Provides administrative support for the Department of State and Federal Legislation and Health Economics and Policy Analysis.

Health Policy

Janet Silversmith (Ext. 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 (Ext. 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. (Ext. 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.

Nilani Jayatilaka (Ext. 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.

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