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
Lowell Larson
Retired Healthcare Leader
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2019.
Treasurer
Chad Gross
Accounting Analyst, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union
Resides in our Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2013.
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.
Steve Wilson
Retired Business Owner
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2006.
Jared Lundgren
Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Northland
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2012.
Heather Hipp
Business Manager, Aitkin School District #1
Resides in Isle.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2023.
Bryan Nistler
Business Owner, Nistler Plumbing and Heating
Resides in McGregor.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2024.
Wes Hoppe
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Triton Health
Resides in Aitkin.
Has served on Riverwood’s board since 2026.