Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of Open Arms of Minnesota, making policy and financial decisions that impact the organization’s current and future health. With the goal of long-term sustainability, the Board advances the mission of Open Arms through fiscal oversight, mindful resource allocation, sound strategic planning, and ethical governing decisions. Directors are also active fundraisers and community ambassadors for Open Arms.
Meet Our Board
Bonnie Alton
Retired, Former Great Harvest Owner
Secretary
Duza Baba
Epidemiologist, UnitedHealth Group
Arthur (Art) Berman
Retired Corporate Treasurer and Nonprofit CEO
George Edmonson, M.D.
Retired, St. Paul Radiology
Andrew Gesell
President, BankCherokee
Sunny Kaul, M.D.
Chair, HPMG Cardiology & Chief of Staff-Past, Regions Hospital
Rod Larson
Retired, American Academy of Neurology
Chair
Elizabeth (Libby) Lincoln, J.D.
Retired, Park Nicollet Foundation
Peggy Ann-Theisen Malikowski
President, PM Marketing Consulting LLC
Aimee Pappenfus
System Director, Community Engagement and Impact, Allina Health
Chris Pelletier
Retired, Senior Vice-President and General Manager Instant Issuance - Entrust
Treasurer
Kris Rexroth
Second Vice President, Associate Technology - Enterprise Technology at Securian Financial Group, Inc.
Nick Scheibel
Advisor, JNBA Financial Advisors
Kim Setter
Director R&D, Post Consumer Brands
Krista Twesme, J.D.
Senior Vice President, Mortenson Construction
Vice Chair
Prat Verma
Vice President, Innovation, UnitedHealth Group
