Building Advisory Council
Provides meaningful direction to the Board through review of affairs, relationships, recommendation of strategic actions and provides guidance for the organization’s architectural and building plans.
- Philip Baum, Steiner Construction Services, Inc.
- Tammera R. Diehm, JD, Winthrop & Weinstine
- Edward Farr, AIA, Edward Farr Architects, Inc.
- Dawn Grant, CCIM, CPM, RPA, Deer Harbor Consulting
- Todd Schilling, Mortenson Construction (Retired)
Reimbursement Task Force
Leading the charge in establishing best practices and processes for future reimbursement, and working closely with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Minnesota Department of Health, and Minnesota health providers.
- Rich Forschler, JD
- Tom Freeman, JD, Faegre Baker Daniels, LLC
- Brian Osberg
- Geoff Kaufmann
Clinical Advisory Council
Comprised of interdisciplinary pediatric clinicians knowledgeable in children’s health and wellness needs, dedicated to supporting the mission through collaboration and the sharing of knowledge in an effort to maintain a collaborative relationship with local pediatric organizations and hospitals in our community.
- Elaine Allen, RN, Retired
- Ted Bowman, Grief Educator/Trainer/Counselor
- Jeannie Goodspeed, MD, HealthEast
- Julie Herda, NP, Children’s Minnesota
- Emma Johnson, RN, Children’s Minnesota
- Helen O’Brien, Chaplain, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
- Michele Peterson, MD, Pediatrician, Central Pediatrics
- Jill Wall, RN, Pediatric Home Service
- Natalie Wilson, RN
- Rochelle Nelson Wodarz, RN, MA, PHN, CCM, Bayada Pediatrics
International Advisory Council
Provides a venue for networking and knowledge sharing among internationally-active players in children’s hospice and respite home development with focus on global issues, trends and best practices.
- Jan Aldridge, Clinical Psychologist, Martin House
- Ted Bowman, Trainer/Educator/Grief Counselor
- Holly Cotter, Community Liaison, Ryan House
- Ray Kipling, former Executive Director, Naomi House
- Scott Millard, Connor’s House
- Christopher Reed, Head of Care, Acorns
- Ken Sommer, Director of Advancement, George Mark Children’s House
- Janet Will, former Director, Dr. Bob’s Place
Philanthropy Council
Provides support and guidance on fundraising operations and building connections throughout the community to create a sustainable funding model for Crescent Cove.
- Bob Cohen, Tamar Fink
- Eric Curry, Cambria
- Bill Hickey, Chair of Philanthropy Council, William M. Hansen & Associates
- Melissa Johnston, Highland Banks
- Geoff Kauffman, American Red Cross
- Keith Moeller, Northwestern Mutual
- Brian Osberg, Former State Medicaid Director
- Jim Rice, Gallagher
- Bob Tift, Quattro Figli, LLC
Communications Advisory Council
Supports our communications and outreach strategies.
- Jenny Floria, Floria Consulting
- Nadine Gregerson, Gregerson Consulting
- Julie Hamilton, Avallo
- Melissa Johnston, Highland Banks
- Rob LeMay, UnitedHealth Group
- Shannon Riley, Public Relations Consultant
- Jeanne Carpenter, Perception Ink, & Molly Steinke, Nemer Fleger, as PR and Media Support
Harmon Killebrew Hospice Home for Kids Fund Advisory Council
Provides guidance and connections to grow the fund, to support the home and increase awareness about hospice and respite care for children and families. Learn more about the Harmon Killebrew Hospice Home for Kids Fund.
- Bert & Gayle Blyleven, Minnesota Twins legend and inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame
- Dick & Heidi Bremer, Voice of the Twins on Bally Sports North
- Rod & Rhonda Carew, Minnesota Twins legend and inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame
- Clyde Doepner, Minnesota Twins Curator
- Jim Hays
- Nita Killebrew, Widow of Harmon Killebrew
- Carol LeDoux
- Paul Molitor, Minnesota Twins legend and inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame
- Jack & Jennifer Morris, Minnesota Twins legend and inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame
- Anita Oliva
- Tony & Gordette Oliva, Minnesota Twins legend and future inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame
