Governing Board
Chair
Kathleen Ryan
Auditor, Aitkin County
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2014.
Vice Chair
Christine Bright
Attorney, Haberkorn Law Offices
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2015.
Secretary
Steve Wilson
Retired Business Owner
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2006.
Treasurer
Heather Hipp
Business Manager, Aitkin School District #1
Resides in Isle.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2023.
Jeffrey Ehnstrom, MD
Riverwood Emergency Care Physician
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2004.
Timothy Dirks, MD
Cardiologist, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Resides in our Brainerd.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2013.
Tom Lundberg
Owner, Lundberg Plumbing & Heating
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2013.
Lowell Larson
Retired Healthcare Leader
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2019.
Jared Lundgren
Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Northland
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2012.
Bryan Nistler
Business Manager, Nistler Plumbing & Heating
Resides in McGregor.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2024.
Wes Hoppe
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Triton Wealth
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2026.