Jan. 13, 2026, Saint Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) recognized four hospital and health system trustees for their successful completion of MHA’s advanced trustee certification program. This comprehensive certification reflects each trustee’s commitment to deepening their understanding of the health care landscape and strengthening their leadership of hospitals and health systems.
“Knowledgeable and effective trustees are vital to helping hospitals and health systems navigate changes in health care,” MHA President and CEO Dr. Rahul Koranne said. “Ongoing education strengthens governance and helps ensure hospitals continue delivering top-quality care to patients across the region.”
Through MHA’s trustee and advanced trustee certification programs, participants build expertise in health care issues, financial accountability and performance, public policy, and governance best practices. To earn certification, trustees must complete 30 hours of coursework.
Newly certified advanced trustees include:
- Grant Herfindahl, CentraCare – Benson
- Norm Krause, Lakewood Health System
- Shari Lavin, Alomere Health
- Barbara Soderberg, Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital
For more information, please contact Lou Ann Olson or Tim Nelson.
