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Join us for the 2025 AMFP Upper Midwest’s Strategic Planning Healthcare Summit on Tuesday, May 13th at Midland Hills Country Club!

This annual half-day summit in Roseville includes three panels covering topics related to capital planning, healthcare operations challenges, and sustainability across the field. Our panelists bring expertise from both the owner and facilities perspective as well as architecture and engineering.

     Panel 1 - Strategic and Capital Planning
     Panel 2 - Staffing Shortages, Challenges, Resources, Recruitment & Training
     Panel 3 - Sustainability

We are excited to build off topics that were impactful last year as well as address new trends within the industry. This event includes networking time with light breakfast and lunch provided.

Agenda

• 7:15 - 8:00 Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Networking
• 8:00 - 8:05 Welcome and Introduction by AMFP President Kristine Sallee
• 8:05 - 9:15 Panel Discussion #1: Capital Planning for Healthcare Organizations – Challenges, Opportunities, and Lessons Learned
• 9:15 - 9:30 Coffee and Networking Break
• 9:30 - 10:35 Panel Discussion #2: Labor Force Challenges – Creative Ideas for Recruiting, Retaining, and Retraining Healthcare Staff
• 10:35 - 10:50 Refreshment and Networking Break
• 10:50 - 11:55 Panel Discussion #3: Sustainability for Healthcare Organizations
• 11:55 - 1:30 Closing and Networking Lunch

Strategic and Capital Planning Update for Healthcare Organizations

Eric Krause, CHFM, CHC

Director of Regional Hospital Facilities Operations

Allina Health

Eric Siskow, CHFM, CHC

Director of Facilities, Environmental Services, Safety, Security, Emergency Management, and Infrastructure

Gillette Children’s

Kristian Thonvold, CHC

System Vice President, Design & Construction

M Health Fairview

Kyal Klawitter

Vice President of Project Management

MedCraft

Moderator

Staffing Shortages, Challenges, Resources, Recruitment & Training Opportunities

Corey Ruff, CHFM, CHC

Regional Manager

Allina Health

Ryan Graves

Manager, Facilities Engineering

Allina Health United Hospital

Jill Nokelby Kaiser, MHA

Director of Housing Development

Ebenezer Management Services

Susan Farr

Vice President of Business Development/Sales and Marketing

Ebenezer Senior Care

Moderator

Sustainability Methods & Priorities in Healthcare Organization’s Planning Processes

Stacee Demmer, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP

Chief Operating Officer

LHB Corp.

Vinay Ghatti

Sr. Program Manager

Wildan

Ned Rector, PE

Principal, Mechanical Engineer, Director of Operations

CMTA

Joel Schurke, M.S.

Principal/Owner

Intep LLC

Brent Wavra, PE, LEED AP

Principal and Mechanical Engineer

CMTA

Moderator