Toggle Mobile Nav Search Leadership Breadcrumb Home: About LSS: / Leadership Leadership The leadership team at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is dedicated to ensuring all people have the opportunity to live and work in community with full and abundant lives. Patrick Thueson Chief Executive Officer Patrick Thueson was appointed to Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in March, 2020. Read more Michael Huray Chief Financial Officer Michael Huray became Chief Financial Officer of LSS on October 1, 2019, and is responsible for Finance, Accounting, Information Technology and Property Management. Read more George Klauser Executive Director, Altair-ACO In 2013, George Klauser was named Executive Director of the Altair Accountable Care Organization (ACO), a new collaboration of seven disability, health and wellness partners including Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Read more Joyce Norals Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Joyce Norals has provided strategic direction for Human Resources at LSS since joining LSS in July, 2000. In her role she oversees staffing, compensation and benefits, organizational development and training, and employee relations for the organization and its 2,300 employees statewide. Read more Alexis Oberdorfer Vice President and Chief Officer of Community Engagement and Partnerships Alexis Oberdorfer was named LSS’ first Vice President and Chief Officer of Community Engagement and Partnerships in August 2021. Read more Jeri Schoonover Chief Service Officer Named Chief Service Officer in July 2012, Jeri Schoonover leads development of new service and redesign initiatives and oversees delivery and service outcomes for Older Adults and People with Disabilities. Read more Jesse Stremcha Vice President and Chief Development Officer Named Vice President and Chief Development Officer in October, 2019, Jesse Stremcha provides overall leadership in philanthropy to engage individual donors, congregations and faith communities, and volunteers in the life-changing work of the organization. Read more Maureen Warren Vice President and Chief Family Services Officer Maureen Warren became Vice President and Chief Family Services Officer for LSS in September 2013. She oversees mental health counseling, youth services, financial counseling, housing development and services, refugee services and the operations of the Center for Changing Lives in Minneapolis. Read more Board of Directors Judge Cindy Jesson, Chair Dr. Rob Nesse, Vice Chair Nardos Sium, Secretary Dan Anderson, Treasurer Loren Anderson Per Anderson Rev. Mark Aune Shirley Carter Rev. Kelly Chatman Bishop Regina Hassanally Jody Horntvedt Bob Niedringhaus Rev. Jessica Olson Bishop Dee Pederson Andrea Pieske Bishop Ann Svennungsen Tiffany Walker Luke Winskowski Pang Xiong LSS Foundation Board of Trustees Michele Abbott, Chair Ann Beatty, Secretary Mike Ranum, Treasurer Loren Anderson Sonja Baertsch Jann Eichlersmith Kelly Kautz Gwen Kuhrt Dana Lonn Russ Michaletz Mark Peterson Paul Tillquist Luke Winskowski Footer LSS Home About Careers Get Involved Advocate Donate Volunteer Church Partnerships Stay Updated Blog Events News Contact Contact Directory Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 2485 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108 651.642.5990 | 800.582.5260 Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube Home Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community. © 2021 Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Privacy Policy | Hybrid Entity Policy Whistleblower Reporting