Staff


Staff at Care Providers of Minnesota have the expertise and years of experience in the business of assisting members and the clients they serve. Connect with us!



Toby Pearson

Toby Pearson

President/CEO
tpearson@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2487


Liaison to American Health Care Association
Association legal matters
Strategic alliances & strategic planning/mission implementation
Membership recruitment & retention
Overall Association operational management
CARE-PAC

Nicole Mattson

Nicole Mattson

Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
nmattson@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2482


Workforce recruitment, retention & development
Legislative & administrative advocacy
Employment, HIPPA & labor issues

 

Michaun Shetler

Michaun Shetler

Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
mshetler@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2484

Assisted living, home care, clinical issues, compliance & support
Liaison to National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)
Member recruitment

Asha Ali

Asha Ali

Community Outreach & Workforce Navigator
aali@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2480

Project coordinator supporting employment of New Americans in long-term care on the following:
Workplace assessments 
Facilitate connections to community-based resources
Coaching to employers on career advancement
Development of tools and best practices for employers
Development and maintenance of referral processes

Todd Bergstrom

Todd Bergstrom

Director of Research & Data Analysis
tbergstrom@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2486

Nursing facility rates, cost reports, payment systems & performance incentives
Data collection and analysis (including financial and cost surveys)
Medicare Part A payment issues
Technology and eHealth

Kyle Berndt

Kyle Berndt

Senior Director of Advocacy
kberndt@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2498


Coordination of legislative & administrative advocacy
Grassroots activity; member engagement
CARE-PAC

Jane Danner

Jane Danner

Director of Regulatory Services
jdanner@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2489

Regulatory compliance & survey guidance
Liaison to Minnesota Department of Health

Lisa Foss Olson

Lisa Foss Olson

Director of Public Relations & Communications
lolson@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2483

Member communications & crisis communications
Job center
Awards program & recognition
Assisted Living Week / National Skilled Nursing Care Week celebrations

Shauna Kapsner

Shauna Kapsner

Director of Education & Events
skapsner@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2490

Development of in-person, online & on-demand education programs
Annual Convention & Expo and Assisted Living Summit
AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program

Shannon Kellen

Shannon Kellen

Director of Accounting
skellen@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2493

Association & affiliate organization(s) accounting & financial statements
Member billing & accounts receivable
Association budgeting
Preparing & filing of all financial related reporting

Loni Lagro

Loni Lagro

Social Media & Marketing Specialist
llagro@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2494

Development and implementation of social media strategies
Management of social media marketing campaigns and content
Business partner liaison
Advertising, exhibiting, marketing and sponsorship opportunities 

Cathy Lingenfelter

Cathy Lingenfelter

Management Services Specialist
clingenfelter@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2496

Regional council & forum support
Leading4Life Fellowship Program support
Foundation scholarships, silent auction & golf tournament support
Committee support:  Workforce Council; CFO Council; Care Providers of Minnesota Foundation

Kaila May

Kaila May

Editor & Webmaster
kmay@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2495

Website curator & maintenance
Publications editor

Nancy McCoy

Nancy McCoy

Director of Office Management
nmccoy@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2481

Administration of office 
Board of Directors liaison 
Committee appointments 
Human resources & personnel 

 Nick Myer

Nick Myer

IT Support Specialist
nmyer@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2497

Database management
Hardware/software support
Custom reporting

Charlie Peterson

Charlie Peterson

Government Affairs/Grassroots Specialist
cpeterson@careproviders.org  |  952-215-3773

House & Senate bill tracking
Day at the Capitol support
Committee support: CARE-PAC; Legislative Policy; LTC Imperative Steering

Aby Tesfaye

Aby Tesfaye

Education Support Specialist
atesfaye@careproviders.org  |  952-851-2494

Support for events & education
Registration for in-person seminars, webinars & workshops
Committee support: Education Committee; Convention & Events Task Force;
Quality Improvement Committee, Nursing Facility Regulatory Committee, Service Corporation