What does Group Health Inc do?

The organization serves as a business advocacy and membership organization, representing member interests in policy development, providing networking opportunities, and supporting regional economic development initiatives through strategic partnerships and programming.

Who can become a member?

Membership is available to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and professionals operating in MN. Member benefits include networking opportunities, advocacy representation, professional development resources, and participation in regional economic development initiatives.

How is the organization funded?

Funding comes primarily from membership dues, corporate sponsorships, program fees, and grants. Financial support enables the organization to provide member services, conduct advocacy work, and implement programs serving the regional business community.

How can I get involved?

Individuals and organizations can participate through membership, committee service, event attendance, and program sponsorship. The organization welcomes engagement from business leaders interested in supporting regional economic development and business advocacy priorities.

Group Health Inc

Minneapolis, MN · Founded 1955

Integrated health system improving health and well-being through partnership with community

Primary audience

Business Members

Work area

Regional Advocacy

Topic

Healthcare Policy

Contact

Andrea M Walsh

Website Contact

About Organization

Group Health Inc. (HealthPartners) improves health and well-being in partnership with members, patients, and community through integrated care delivery. Founded in 1955 in Minneapolis, MN, the organization operates with $1.52 billion in annual revenue and employs 8,397 staff members coordinating 150 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$1.5B

+20.4% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$1.6B

+12.8% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$1.7B

+67.9% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

8,397

-0.2% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$1,519,002,057	$1,576,869,175	$1,733,607,504	8,397
2023	$1,261,559,253	$1,398,043,529	$1,032,220,770	8,411
2022	$1,627,810,443	$1,749,809,323	$1,275,552,065	8,327
2020	$1,554,519,216	$1,666,873,979	$1,077,481,525	8,050
2019	$1,731,955,242	$1,850,905,516	$954,704,702	8,545
2018	$1,927,944,004	$1,955,928,120	$930,373,807	9,139

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Member Engagement

Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs
02

Strategic Planning

Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities
03

Program Implementation

Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders
04

Impact Assessment

Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Group Health Inc

PROGRAM SUPPORT

Supports stakeholders through program support programming designed to address community needs

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, resources, and support to member organizations across the region

Economic Development

Promotes regional economic growth through strategic partnerships and development initiatives

Business Advocacy

Represents business interests in policy development and legislative initiatives at state and local levels

Leadership Programs

Develops business leadership capacity through training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Group Health Inc.

President, Chief Executive Officer

Andrea M Walsh

President & CEO

20 hrs/week

Compensation: $2,927,366

Penny D Cermak

EVP & CFO

20 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,352,174

Nancy A McClure

Chief Operating Officer

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,319,085

Jennifer Danielson

EVP & Chief Health Plan Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $1,156,214

Megan M Remark

EVP & COO

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,058,974

Kevin J Palattao

SVP Digital Care Delivery

Compensation: $978,907

Delinda H Washington

SVP Cpo

20 hrs/week

Compensation: $954,554

Katie B Sayre

SVP Hlth Plan Ops & Gov

Compensation: $835,570

Randall M Billings

SVP Provider Partnerships

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $832,703

Dennis M Zuzek

SVP & CTO

Compensation: $832,089

Mark E Hansberry

SVP & Chief Marketing Officer

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $785,907

Alita Risinger

SVP & CFO Care Delivery

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $725,287

Brandi L Lunneborg

President Lakeview Health

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $708,122

Heidi G Conrad

Former VP & CFO

Compensation: $704,622

Jennifer L Myster

VP, President Methodist Hospital

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $674,000

Virginia L Kakacek MD

Health Plan Chief Medical

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $664,584

Cara M Hull

Chief Quality Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $591,774

Tobi Tanzer

SVP Integrity & Compliance

21 hrs/week

Compensation: $564,342

Nico P Pronk PHD

President Hp Institute

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $518,073

Kathy Johnson

SVP & CFO

Full-time

Compensation: $459,404

Pahoua Y Hoffman

SVP Gov. & Comm Relations

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $452,315

Emily C Blomberg

VP, President Regions Hospital

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $381,025

David S Gesko Dds

SVP - Dental Director

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $346,559

Steven E Konnath

SVP Actuarial Underwriting & Govt Programs

Compensation: $296,390

Felix K Ankel MD

Former Exec. Director

Compensation: $246,120

Kathleen Faulk

SVP Gov't Programs

Compensation: $168,238

Kristi Lyon

SVP, Provider Partner & Engagement

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $41,756

Mark R Sannes MD

Exc Medical Director

1 hrs/week

Matthew M Kang MD

Physician, Neurosurgery

Full-time

Compensation: $1,922,602

Chad M Myeroff MD

Physician, Orthopedics

Full-time

Compensation: $1,626,235

Timothy J Kroshus MD

Physician, Surgery

Full-time

Compensation: $1,598,568

Alejandro Mendez Susaeta

Physician, Neurosurgery

Full-time

Compensation: $1,382,722

Ivo C Ditah

Physician, Gastroenterology

Full-time

Compensation: $1,251,774

Susan M Knudson

EVP Health Eng & Info Officer

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,128,132

Doug N Smith

Former Sr. VP - Sales

Compensation: $652,205

James W Eppel

Former Executive VP And Cao

Compensation: $117,988

Sherri Broderius (incumbent)

Retired Public School Superintendent

Laura Liu (incumbent)

Board Member and Consultant

Amelia Hardy

Senior Vice President Brand Strategy and Planning

Sharon J. Pierce (incumbent)

President & CEO

Milestones

1955

Organization Founded

1955

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

1990

Regional Expansion

1990

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2024

Growth Milestone

2024

Achieved significant revenue growth reflecting expanded member services and regional programming

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Nancy L Evert Secretary & SVP Gen Cnsl 9.00 hrs/week · $830,206

Rae Ann Williams MD Director 2.00 hrs/week · $409,838

Deborah Hopp Director & Vice Chair 3.80 hrs/week · $48,000

Philip Donaldson Director & Chair 1.90 hrs/week · $40,000

Paul Williams Director 3.40 hrs/week · $36,000

Amy Langer Director 3.00 hrs/week · $33,000

Brad Wozney MD Director 2.40 hrs/week · $33,000

Kathleen Kelley Director 4.00 hrs/week · $33,000

Morris Goodwin Director & Treasurer 3.10 hrs/week · $33,000

Sharon Pierce Director 3.00 hrs/week · $33,000

Sondra Samuels Director 2.50 hrs/week · $33,000

Ana Ruby Lee Director 2.40 hrs/week · $30,000

David Lagerstrom Director 3.00 hrs/week · $30,000

Laura Liu Director 3.20 hrs/week · $30,000

Robert Ehren Director 3.00 hrs/week · $30,000

Thomas Schrup MD Director 2.60 hrs/week · $30,000

Steven M Connelly MD Director & Exc Medical Director 56.40 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$23.6M

Highest Paid

$3.8M

Andrea M Walsh

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Andrea M Walsh	President & CEO	$2,927,366	$910,637	$3,838,003	20
Matthew M Kang MD	Physician, Neurosurgery	$1,922,602	$55,635	$1,978,237	60
Chad M Myeroff MD	Physician, Orthopedics	$1,626,235	$89,041	$1,715,276	45
Timothy J Kroshus MD	Physician, Surgery	$1,598,568	$89,216	$1,687,784	70
Penny D Cermak	EVP & CFO	$1,352,174	$283,429	$1,635,603	20
Susan M Knudson	EVP Health Eng & Info Officer	$1,128,132	$403,420	$1,531,552	0.5
Alejandro Mendez Susaeta	Physician, Neurosurgery	$1,382,722	$60,063	$1,442,785	62
Megan M Remark	EVP & COO	$1,058,974	$368,676	$1,427,650	0.5
Nancy A Mcclure	Chief Operating Officer	$1,319,085	$52,557	$1,371,642	0.5
Jennifer Danielson	EVP & Chief Health Plan Officer	$1,156,214	$187,242	$1,343,456	49
Ivo C Ditah	Physician, Gastroenterology	$1,251,774	$84,090	$1,335,864	60
Delinda H Washington	SVP CPO	$954,554	$192,918	$1,147,472	20
Kevin J Palattao	SVP Digital Care Delivery	$978,907	$111,156	$1,090,063	—
Nancy L Evert	Secretary & SVP Gen Cnsl	$830,206	$248,257	$1,078,463	9
Katie B Sayre	SVP Hlth Plan OPS & Gov	$835,570	$185,788	$1,021,358	—

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Andrea M Walsh	President & CEO	$2,738,020	$892,297	$3,630,317	45.3
Chad M Myeroff MD	Physician, Orthopedics	$1,832,331	$85,834	$1,918,165	50
Timothy J Kroshus MD	Physician, Surgery	$1,761,204	$87,049	$1,848,253	70
Matthew M Kang MD	Physician, Neurosurgery	$1,651,402	$81,045	$1,732,447	60
Nancy A Mcclure	Chief Operating Officer	$1,312,315	$394,374	$1,706,689	49.5
Katie B Sayre	SVP Hlth Plan OPS & Gov	$1,416,587	$275,641	$1,692,228	31.5
Penny D Cermak	EVP & CFO	$1,383,266	$284,988	$1,668,254	37.25
Troy J Boffeli MD	Chair, Department	$1,390,318	$145,765	$1,536,083	80
Ahmad S Abdulkarim	Physician, Gasteroenterology	$1,361,382	$125,047	$1,486,429	65
Susan M Knudson	EVP-Chief Health Engagement	$1,087,224	$388,642	$1,475,866	54.5
Delinda H Washington	SVP CPO	$1,079,578	$209,377	$1,288,955	39.3
James W Eppel	Executive VP And CAO	$1,029,966	$62,758	$1,092,724	0.5
Nancy L Evert	Secretary & SR VP Gen Cnsl	$811,272	$238,674	$1,049,946	44
David S Gesko	SR VP - Dental Director	$847,036	$166,281	$1,013,317	49.5
Mark E Hansberry	SVP & Chief MKTG Director	$741,916	$150,733	$892,649	54.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Andrea M Walsh	CEO	$2,482,363	$788,695	$3,271,058	45.3
Timothy J Kroshus MD	Physician	$1,736,804	$81,164	$1,817,968	70
James W Eppel	Executive VP & CAO	$1,335,515	$248,114	$1,583,629	49.5
Troy J Boffeli MD	Physician	$1,439,502	$135,810	$1,575,312	80
Matthew M Kang MD	Physician	$1,451,493	$73,046	$1,524,539	60
Nancy A Mcclure	Chief Operating Officer	$1,111,700	$340,733	$1,452,433	49.5
Penny D Cermak	EVP & CFO	$1,185,339	$246,286	$1,431,625	37.1
Emily S Koeck MD	Physician	$1,348,374	$74,815	$1,423,189	80
Chad M Myeroff MD	Physician	$1,217,971	$73,143	$1,291,114	80
Susan M Knudson	SR. VP Health Care Engagem	$809,733	$276,919	$1,086,652	49.5
Nancy L Evert	SR VP General Counsel	$718,467	$195,651	$914,118	39.9
David S Gesko	SR VP - Dental Director	$752,622	$146,968	$899,590	49.5
Delinda H Washington	SVP CPO	$710,540	$146,924	$857,464	39.3
Katie B Sayre	SR VP Hlth Plan OPS & Gov	$614,953	$234,740	$849,693	34.7
Brian H Rank	Former Medical Director	$651,005	$137,500	$788,505	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Andrea M Walsh	CEO	$2,001,423	$580,224	$2,581,647	45.3
Timothy J Kroshus	Physician	$1,819,323	$78,400	$1,897,723	70
Kathleen M Cooney	Executive VP & CAO	$1,517,094	$30,535	$1,547,629	—
Matthew M Kang	Physician	$1,447,398	$72,121	$1,519,519	70
James W Eppel	Executive VP & CAO	$1,122,050	$366,989	$1,489,039	49.5
Nancy A Mcclure	Chief Operating Officer	$1,131,428	$299,600	$1,431,028	54.5
Brian H Rank MD	Director & Medical Directo	$1,122,954	$302,832	$1,425,786	56.8
Troy J Boffeli	Physician	$1,298,319	$122,603	$1,420,922	84
William J Mohr	Physician	$1,103,166	$109,475	$1,212,641	70
Ahmed S Abdulkarim	Physician	$1,106,283	$102,840	$1,209,123	60
Todd N Hofheins	EVP & CFO	$852,061	$56,913	$908,974	40
Susan M Knudson	SR. VP Health Care Engagem	$612,051	$203,214	$815,265	54.5
David S Gesko	SR VP - Dental Director	$671,913	$132,028	$803,941	49.5
Calvin U Allen	VP - Human Resources	$768,872	$33,619	$802,491	—
Scott A Aebischer	SR VP Customer Serv/Prod	$563,090	$206,968	$770,058	37.6

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mary K Brainerd	Former President & CEO	$6,372,683	$100,644	$6,473,327	—
Andrea M Walsh	CEO	$1,912,669	$531,759	$2,444,428	14.7
Timothy Kroshus MD	Physician	$1,740,007	$75,347	$1,815,354	40
Dennis Zhu MD	Physician	$1,369,473	$115,513	$1,484,986	72
Matthew Kang MD	Physician	$1,316,702	$68,324	$1,385,026	60
James Eppel	Executive VP & CAO	$1,106,131	$221,225	$1,327,356	0.5
Todd Hofheins	EVP & CFO	$1,093,011	$225,830	$1,318,841	15
Ahmad Abdulkarim MD	Physician	$1,191,943	$95,630	$1,287,573	55
Douglas Baldwin MD	Physician	$1,117,437	$66,320	$1,183,757	40
Brian H Rank MD	Director & Medical Directo	$1,023,330	$128,165	$1,151,495	3.2
Nancy A Mcclure	Chief Operating Officer	$977,612	$128,626	$1,106,238	0.5
Kevin J Palattao	VP Clinic Patient Care Sys	$645,904	$189,284	$835,188	0.5
Alan V Abramson	Srvp & CIO	$711,619	$115,183	$826,802	7.9
David S Gesko	SR VP - Dental Director	$656,983	$110,598	$767,581	0.5
Scott A Aebischer	SR VP Customer Serv/Prod	$554,498	$184,782	$739,280	12.4

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$4K Total Given

Democratic $3,987 (94%)

Other/PAC $250 (6%)

27 Contributions

$157 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

7 Individual Donors

Jonathan Sellman 2 contributions • $1,000 avg

$2,000

Maria Finke 2 contributions • $500 avg

$1,000

Elizabeth Ann Crow 11 contributions • $53 avg

$587

Amina Warfa 3 contributions • $83 avg

$250

Margie Peterson 1 contribution • $200 avg

$200

Other Individual Contributors $200 combined

Kris Tromiczak

South Saint Paul, MN

$100 Total

4 Contributions

ACTBLUE

Thomas Hickok

Eden Prairie, MN

$100 Total

4 Contributions

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

Quick Insights

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Most Active Donor Elizabeth Ann Crow with 11 contributions

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Highest Avg per Contribution Jonathan Sellman at $1,000 each

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Top Recipient HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT — $1,687

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$473K Grants Received

$145K Grants Given

10 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total

Regions Hospital Foundation

$280K

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

$193K

Top Grantees

8 total

YMCA Of The Greater St Paul Area MINNEAPOLIS, MN

$50K

Northern Star Council Boy Scouts FORT SNELLING, MN

$25K

Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity ST PAUL, MN

$16K

Hunger Solutions SAINT PAUL, MN

$14K

Friends Of St Paul Public Library SAINT PAUL, MN

$12K

Reach Out And Read Minnesota BLOOMINGTON, MN

$10K

Bloomington Remembers Veterans MINNEAPOLIS, MN

$10K

Division Of Indian Work MINNEAPOLIS, MN

$8K

Regions Hospital Foundation Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation YMCA Of The Greater St Paul Area Northern Star Council Boy Scouts Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity Hunger Solutions Friends Of St Paul Public Library Reach Out And Read Minnesota Bloomington Remembers Veterans Division Of Indian Work

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Group Health Inc

Phone

(952) 883-6584

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8170 33rd Ave South Po Box 1309 Minneapolis, MN 554401309

Group Health Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Member Engagement

Strategic Planning

Program Implementation

Impact Assessment

Programs and Initiatives

PROGRAM SUPPORT

Member Services

Economic Development

Business Advocacy

Leadership Programs

Team & Leadership

President, Chief Executive Officer

Andrea M Walsh

Penny D Cermak

Nancy A McClure

Jennifer Danielson

Megan M Remark

Kevin J Palattao

Delinda H Washington

Katie B Sayre

Randall M Billings

Dennis M Zuzek

Mark E Hansberry

Alita Risinger

Brandi L Lunneborg

Heidi G Conrad

Jennifer L Myster

Virginia L Kakacek MD

Cara M Hull

Tobi Tanzer

Nico P Pronk PHD

Kathy Johnson

Pahoua Y Hoffman

Emily C Blomberg

David S Gesko Dds

Steven E Konnath

Felix K Ankel MD

Kathleen Faulk

Kristi Lyon

Mark R Sannes MD

Matthew M Kang MD

Chad M Myeroff MD

Timothy J Kroshus MD

Alejandro Mendez Susaeta

Ivo C Ditah

Susan M Knudson

Doug N Smith

James W Eppel

Sherri Broderius (incumbent)

Laura Liu (incumbent)

Amelia Hardy

Sharon J. Pierce (incumbent)

Milestones

Organization Founded

Regional Expansion

Growth Milestone

Continued Impact

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Other Individual Contributors $200 combined

Kris Tromiczak

Thomas Hickok

Quick Insights

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

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