Renee Brod

Member since: December 2007
Board position: President
Town of Residence: New Prague
Profession: Assistant Vice President, State Bank of New Prague
Civic Involvement: St. Wenceslaus Council of Catholic Women - 2 years, Current Vice President, St. Wenceslaus School Auction – 3 years, Current Executive Board Member, New Prague Chamber of Commerce Member Services Committee Chair - 4 years, Dozinky Volunteer

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
I am honored and excited to help support the mission of Queen of Peace Hospital. My service to New Prague's wonderful health care facility continues an important family tradition. My mother is a 30+ year career nurse at Queen of Peace and my grandmother has volunteered at the hospital's Peace Center for 20+ years. I am proud to carry on our family's support of Queen of Peace Hospital, ensuring quality health care close to home, not only for myself and my family, but for future generations.

As a part of the Foundation Board, I will continue to be a strong advocate for Queen of Peace Hospital. I will continue educating New Prague and area residents about the services and experiences they can expect from Queen of Peace Hospital. At the same time I will continue focusing on growing the Foundation so it can provide necessary funding to advance health care in New Prague and our surrounding communities.

Jeff Jacobson

Member since: December 2006
Board position: Vice-President
Town of Residence: New Prague
Profession: Community Banker
Civic Involvement: New Prague Rotary Club (member and Board of Directors/Treasurer), New Prague Dollars for Scholars (Board of Directors), New Prague Sportsmans Club member (member and former Treasurer/Gambling Manager), Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (former member, Board member, finance committee member and confirmation mentor)

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
I personally believe in giving back to the community that I live and work in. We are truly fortunate to have a thriving medical facility in a community of our size that offers a diverse range of services, complemented by small town bedside manner. Being a member of the Foundation Board is one way for me to show my support for the hospital within our community.

Mick McGuire

Member since: July 2006
Board position: Secretary/Treasurer
Town of Residence: Montgomery
Profession: Landscape Contractor
Civic Involvement: Montgomery Ambulance EMT, Region 9 Development Commission, Montgomery Area Community Club, Mobilize Montgomery, Montgomery Economic Development Authority, Mayor - City of Montgomery

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
I realize the importance that a quality health care provider brings to our local communities. Hopefully, being a member of the foundation Board I am able to have a positive influence on the future of Queen of Peace Hospital and its expanding health care operations.

Mary Brahs

Member since: January 2008
Board position: Director
Town of Residence: Montgomery
Profession: R.N. – Office Manager for Mark A. Brahs, D.D.S. Family Dental Care
Civic Involvement: St. John's Lutheran Church Council (member, past Treasurer and past President), Board of Church in Society, Altar Guild and St. John's Visitation Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Montgomery Arts and Heritage Center, Aging Services for Communities (servicing LeSueur, Scott, Waseca and Rice Counties) Board of Directors

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
As an R.N., I know the importance of providing excellent and up-to-date health care to patients. I would like to contribute by serving on the Queen of Peace Foundation Board as it works to ensure that funds are available for state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in serving our surrounding communities.

Carol Buszmann

Member since: December 2007
Board position: Director
Town of Residence: Belle Plaine
Profession: Retired School Teacher – 26 years
Civic Involvement: Volunteer at From Home to Home Thrift Store, Meals on Wheels, Queen of Peace Auxillian & Executive Board Member, Belle Plaine Chairman of Card-O-Rama, Trinity Lutheran Church volunteer

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
I want to be a representative for the Belle Plaine area and try to make a difference by promoting the Queen of Peace Foundation and Queen of Peace Hospital.

Pat Goggins

Member since: July 2009
Board position: Director
Town of Residence: New Prague
Profession: Attorney
Civic Involvement: Served as President of the 8th District Bar Association, Past President of the New Prague Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the 8th District Ethics Committee, Member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Pheasants Forever member, Prior Assistant Coach - New Prague American Legion Baseball

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
The hospital is one of the greatest assets of our community and region. It is an honor to serve in this capacity. Both of my sons were born at Queen of Peace and my wife and mother are employed at the hospital. I look forward to serving and am proud to do so.

Don Hayden

Member since: January 2007
Board position: Director
Town of Residence: Le Center
Profession: Executive Director of Le Center Economic Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce - Planning & Zoning
Civic Involvement: National Vice Commander Post #108 Le Center American Legion, Community Club - Past President, Lions Club - Past President, Knights of Columbus, Izaak Walton, Hiberians, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Queen of Peace Hospital Board of Directors (12 years), Region 9 Development, Commission Revolving Loan Chairman, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Board of Directors (6 years)

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
To represent the Le Center area and promote the Christian policies of Queen of Peace Hospital.

Mike Klatt

Member since: November 2009
Board position: Director
Town of Residence: Belle Plaine
Profession: President, The Lutheran Home Association
Civic Involvement: Member, Minnesota Board on Aging; volunteer basketball coach and church
Why are you on the Foundation Board?
I agreed to serve on the Foundation Board for Queen of Peace because I have had the opportunity to witness first hand the incredible impact that the organization has made in serving the elderly and persons with developmental disabilities in my community. Serving on the Board allows me the privilege of giving back to an organization that truly makes a difference in peoples lives.

As a non-profit leader, it is a joy to see how great organizations change lives and build communities. Queen of Peace is a leader and has a tremendous future to confront the challenges and opportunities at a historic moment in health care today in America.

Darlene Smisek Seurer

Member since: July 2009
Board position: Director
Town of Residence: New Prague
Profession: Business Analyst, Delta Airlines and Interior Decorator/Home Staging
Civic Involvement: St. Wenceslaus Church Wedding Coordinator; St. Wenceslaus Catholic School Auction Decorating Chairperson; Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) International Conference Committee benefiting Special Olympics (SO); Minnesota LETR Polar Bear Plunge Incentives Committee benefiting Special Olympics Athletes; Queen of Peace Foundation Wonderland in the Park Decorating Committee

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
I was a patient at Queen of Peace Hospital and was so impressed with the care from the doctors, nurses, and staff. They followed my care after I was transferred to Abbott Northwestern and when I returned home. How comforting to have the nurses at Abbott tell me that Queen of Peace called and were interested in my well being. What was an emotional time for my husband and I, was made easier by the concern and compassion of Queen of Peace staff. How do I give back what they gave to Rodney and me?

I believe in community involvement to support our necessary and important public safety services (hospital, ambulance, fire, police). I believe in volunteering at the local and global level and making a collective difference. With my personal beliefs and experiences I am passionate in working towards the goals of the hospital.

As I read the mission of the Queen of Peace Foundation, I am reminded about my personal experiences in raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Minnesota athletes and the energy and commitment that it takes. Queen of Peace Foundation has that same unwavering support and commitment that I provide in all of my work.

Stefeni Tupy

Member since: July 2009
Board position: Director
Town of Residence: New Prague
Profession: Stay at home Mom (Former Event Planner)
Civic Involvement: Active Member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic church; Top-Six Festival Leadership Committee - 3 yrs.; Church Directory Chairmanship - 2 yrs. Active parent involved with the New Prague School District and St. Wenceslaus School, supporting the varied interests of my energetic family. Volunteer/support of youth sports organizations, Peace Center, Dozinky and MS Tram.

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
I am excited to serve on the board, bringing additional expertise and experience to the mission of the Foundation. I am looking forward to contributing to the growth and development of the Foundation, and serving in a capacity that will benefit our community now and future generations.

Harold (Hal) Wilson

Member since: July 2001
Board position: Director
Town of Residence: New Prague
Profession: Business Owner (SICO Incorporated)
Civic Involvement: New Prague Rotary

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
For about the last 45+ years, I have been involved in voluntary civic organization, from youth sports to community economic development.

The reasons are that I believe that the only time any government should become involved in civic affairs is when voluntary organizations aren't able to fulfill the need. Also, voluntary non-profit organizations are more attuned to local needs, more efficient and more effective. In my opinion one of the great strengths of the United States of America lies in our civic involvement.

I am also a frequent Queen of Peace customer and feel that the quality of services offered by Queen of Peace are second to none for a regional hospital. I am proud to serve on the Foundation board.

Ben Zweber

Member since: January 2007
Board position: Director
Town of Residence: Elko-New Market
Profession: Retired Dairy Farmer
Civic Involvement: Member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Member of Knights of Columbus, Member of New Market/Elko/Webster Lions Club, Queen of Peace Auxiliary Volunteer, Holy Cross School Volunteer, Board Director community Development Authority - Scott County, Board of Directors at Alpha Women's Pregnancy Resource Center

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
I am really interested in Queen of Peace because it is a great hospital for our communities and I have come to know many of the dedicated staff through the services that I have used.

Mary Klimp

Member since: November 2003
Board position: Hospital CEO (Ex-Officio)
Town of Residence: New Prague
Profession: Hospital Administrator
Civic Involvement: New Prague Rotary Club, New Prague Rotary Rose Sale Chairperson, Minnesota Hospital Association Board of Directors, Minnesota Hospital Association Executive Board, Minnesota Hospital Association Healthcare Reform Committee

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
I am proud to serve on the Queen of Peace Foundation Board and work as a liaison between Queen of Peace Hospital and the Queen of Peace Foundation. The Foundation members and donors have been instrumental in providing support to assist with the accomplishment of the hospital's strategic goals and to ensure we serve the healthcare needs of our members of our communities.

Dr. George Winn

Member since: November 1982 (Charter Member)
Board position: Hospital Board Chairman (Ex-Officio)
Town of Residence: New Prague
Profession: Dentist
Civic Involvement: Past member, Le Sueur County Public Health Nursing Board; Past member and past chair Scott County Library Board; Co-founder, board member and past Chair of Board, New Prague Bancshares, Inc.; Co-founder, board member and past Board Chair, Community Security Bank, New Prague; Past Director, Fidelity Bank of New Prague; Past Director, Marquette Bank of New Prague; Member of Board of Directors, Electro-Med, Inc.; Past member, Board of Directors, L D Pankey Institute, Key Biscayne, FL; Past member, Board of Directors, Minnesota Hospital Association; Past member and chair, Trustee Council, Minnesota Hospital Association; Past President, Minneapolis District Dental Society; Past President, Minnesota State Dental Association; Past member, Board of Governors, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics; Past member, U of MN Regent Selection Advisory Committee, MN State Legislature; Board of Trustees, University of Minnesota Foundation; Chairperson and member of Board of Directors, Queen of Peace Hospital; Past Chair, Queen of Peace Foundation; Past Member, Board of Directors, Minnesota Dental Foundation; Past Member, Board of Directors, American Academy of Dental Practice Administration; Past member, Advisory Boards: Lorenz Meats, Majestic Coffee, Inc, Cedar Summit Dairy, Schumacher's Hotel and Restaurant; Past member, Board of Directors, Delta Dental Incorporated of Minnesota; Member and past president, Church Council, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Why are you on the Foundation Board?
The importance of the Foundation is such that we must serve and work on it for the good of the community. We must have a viable hospital in our rural area that is state-of-the-art along with top-notch staff and doctors. I am good at organizing and raising funds for worthwhile organizations. My history is that I give the time necessary and "show up."