Governing Board

Chair
Kathleen Ryan

Auditor, Aitkin County Resides in Aitkin community Served on Riverwood’s board since 2014
Vice Chair
Christine Bright

Attorney, Haberkorn Law Offices Resides in Aitkin community Served on Riverwood’s board since 2015
Secretary
Lowell Larson

Retired Healthcare Leader Resides in Aitkin community Served on Riverwood’s board since 2019
Treasurer
Chad Gross

Accounting Analyst, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union Resides in our Aitkin community Served on Riverwood’s board since 2013
Jeffrey Ehnstrom, MD
Riverwood Emergency Care Physician
Resides in Aitkin community
Served on Riverwood’s board since 2004
Timothy Dirks, MD
Cardiologist, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Resides in our Brainerd community
Served on Riverwood’s board since 2013
Tom Lundberg
Owner, Lundberg Plumbing & Heating
Resides in Aitkin community
Served on Riverwood’s board since 2013
Steve Wilson
Retired Business Owner
Resides in Aitkin community
Served on Riverwood’s board since 2006
Jared Lundgren
Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Northland
Resides in Aitkin community
Served on Riverwood’s board since 2012
Heather Hipp
Business Manager, Aitkin School District #1
Resides in Isle community
Served on Riverwood’s board since 2023
Bryan Nistler
Business Owner, Nistler Plumbing and Heating
Resides in McGregor community
Served on Riverwood’s board since 2024