Board Members
Pam Radunz
Pam Radunz is the Resident Services Director at Harmony River Living Center and is a resident of Hutchinson. Radunz holds a Master of Science in Gerontology from Saint Cloud State University, a certified Independent Trainer for Dementia through Positive Approach, LLC, and a certified Teepa Snow trainer on Dementia. She has been an integral part of numerous committees, such as, Well Being at Work Wellness (consortium for McLeod, Meeker, and Sibley Counties), Meeker County Fair Board, Meeker Area Care Connections, and McLeod County Senior Providers.
“I have a passion for older people that I have grown and developed all my life,” said Radunz when asked why she was interested in joining MNRAAA.
Kimberly Holm
Kimberly Holm is a graduate of Minnesota State University-Mankato with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Ms. Holm is currently the Executive Director of the Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortium (SMAMHC). SMAMHC is dedicated to improving the mental health of the 18 counties they serve. Ms. Holm worked at Woodland Centers, a Community Mental Health Center, where she was a supervisor and then a Unit Director for Adult Rehabilitative Programs, and a past Mental Health First Aid Trainer. She is a registered yoga instructor. Ms. Holm is active in her community as a volunteer in her church and assisting fundraisers for the Hawk Creek Animal Shelter. One of Ms. Holm’s favorite quotes is, “There is no health without mental health.”
Dianne Crowley
Dianne Crowley of Slayton recently retired as the Finance Director for the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC). During her tenure at SRDC, Crowley worked closely with the Southwest Area Agency on Aging from its inception and through the transition of Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. into a separate entity. Crowley is familiar with many of the programs of MNRAAA and values them, especially the Senior Linkage Line, as a vital link for seniors and caregivers in the area. Crowley continues to work with her husband on the family farm. Crowley has been active in numerous organizations in Southwest Minnesota, including Girl Scouts, Hospice of Murray County, 4-H and Lake Wilson Study Club. Crowley is interested in assisting caregivers in finding services for their loved ones.
Candace Fenske
Candace Fenske spent her career in health care management, starting as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), becoming a registered nurse focusing on geriatrics, and retiring as a rural hospital’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms. Fenske has stayed active with MNRAAA as a volunteer through her role as a member of the Planning Committee. She focuses on developing affordable housing for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Ms. Fenske continues to advocate for equitable healthcare access for diverse populations.
Julie Holtz
Julie Holtz is a retired county human services employee who remains active in her community through various organizations. Ms. Holtz worked with Blue Earth County and Carver County where she served as the supervisor in the Aging Unit prior to retirement. She has also served as a financial worker, family support worker, and assistant to the Director of Human Services. As a member of the state Minnesota Association of Financial Assistance Supervisors meeting with members of the Department of Human Services in implementing and educating regarding policies and processes for counties. Ms. Holtz is involved with the Blue Earth Historical Society; a member of her church’s stewardship committee and she is active in attending MNRAAA booths.
Catherine (Catie) Lee
Catie is the Director of Swift County Human Services. Swift County is located in West Central Minnesota, a primarily agricultural county with 9,329 residents. Catie completed the Equity Works Leadership Institute in 2019 and became the Equity Chair for MACSSA the following year and continues in this role. Catie received her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota TC in Child Psychology and her Master’s in Business Administration from Capella University.
Catie brings extensive experience in behavioral health from the provider to payor end of the spectrum birth to death and everything in between. She brings a rural perspective to equity, which has a different growth process in her equity journey. Catie is married to a seed farmer in Benson and has 3 adult children and is starting to embrace the empty nest.
Luke Schryvers
Luke Schryvers is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer for the Murray County Medical Center. Mr. Schryvers worked as a licensed nursing home administrator for over twenty years in Minnesota, including the Veterans Home in Luverne. He is active in his community through his participation in the Slayton Kiwanis, Operation Prairie Venture, and Medisota Healthcare – not to mention his active involvement with his children’s youth sports. Mr. Schryvers looks forward to ensuring our communities are aware of the services and utilize them to improve their overall well-being.
We have openings on our board!
Please contact Jason Swanson if you are interested.
