Riverwood Foundation has a rich tradition dating back to the ‘50s of grassroots, community fundraising support. From the first day the hospital doors opened, the Aitkin community has understood the importance of Riverwood Healthcare Center providing high-quality healthcare services.
People--just like you--provide financial support through the Riverwood Foundation to assist in meeting future healthcare needs and services, and to provide our growing population with quality healthcare close to home.
The Foundation’s mission is to enhance the high quality care of Riverwood Healthcare patients and the wellness of the communities we serve. It offers a variety of ways to support Riverwood’s mission through fundraising events such as the Hospice Golf Tournament; as well as donations to our healing garden and various endowment initiatives.
Shelli Urness, Director Served as Foundation Director since 2006
Katie Nelson, Foundation Coordinator Served as Riverwood’s Foundation Coordinator since 2007
Katrina Pierson, Grants Specialist Served as Riverwood Foundation’s Grants Specialist
since 2007
Paul Zenke, Board Chair
Investment Advisor Representative -
Kodiak Investment Company Served on Riverwood's Foundation Board since 2001
Jodie Johnson, Vice Chair
Owner - The Office Shop Served on Riverwood's Foundation Board since 2002
Matthew Hill, Board Treasurer
Owner-Aitkin Furniture Served on Riverwood's Foundation Board since 2006
Elinor Eberhardt
Owner - TeeMark Served on Riverwood's Foundation Board since 2000
Tricia Martin
Aitkin County Community Organizer w/Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging Served on Riverwood's Foundation Board since 2000
Tom Kuppich
Manager - McGregor Insurance Agency Served on Riverwood's Foundation Board since 2001
Janet Larson, MA, C-FNP, PsyNP
Riverwood Certified Family Nurse Practitioner,
Riverwood Healthcare Center Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2006
Mike Paulbeck
Owner - Paulbeck’s County Market Served on Riverwood's Foundation Board since 2005
Shirley Callahan Winegar
Henry Brucker Attorney with Ryan, Ryan & Brucker
John Newstrom, PhD, Governing Board Member
Retired University of Minnesota-Duluth Professor of Organizational Management
Resides in our Aitkin community Served on Riverwood’s Foundation board since 2004
Michael Hagen, CEO
Riverwood Healthcare Center Served on Riverwood’s Foundation board since 2001
Robert Lewis, Governing Board Member
Retired Educator
Resides in our McGregor community Served on Riverwood’s Foundation board since 2004
