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
Manager, Accounting Services
Assists the Controller in administration and supervision of accounting and financial systems of Minnesota Medical Association, 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

Terry Ruane (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.

Kathryn Forss (612) 362-3731
Creative Director
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.

Mary Canada (612) 362-3728
Administrative Assistant
Provides support for the Marketing and Communications department.

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.

Tara Stone (612) 362-3764
Administrative Assistant
Provides administrative support to the Member Relations and Education Department.

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

Brian Strub (612) 362-3745
Manager of Physician Outreach
Responsible for member recruitment and engagement.

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.

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.

Eric Dick (612) 362-3732
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  (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.