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Dickinson, North Dakota
Maryville, Missouri
Northwest Foundation Board Member
Board member since 2025
Mike recently retired in 2023 after 44 years of service to the healthcare industry. He most recently served as the regional president at Southern Illinois SSM Health in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Previously he served in health leadership roles in Jefferson City, Missouri; Maryville, Missouri; Madisonville, Kentucky; Shakopee, Minnesota; Carrington, North Dakota; Rolla, North Dakota; and Bowman, North Dakota.
Mike is also heavily involved in the Maryville community with the Ministry Center as a Food Pantry Volunteer, Men's Forum, Habitat for Humanity, Rotary, 10 Men Squared, St. Francis Foundation/Mosaic, and the Newman Center. He currently serves on the board for Habitat for Humanity of Nodaway County, the St. Francis Hospital Foundation Board, and Nodaway County Services.
Mike has four grown children Kari, Heidi, John, and Dan. He resides in Maryville with his partner, Carol Sears.
"Northwest along with agriculture and industry is one of the three pillars of the community. My upbringing in western North Dakota and throughout my career has centered around service and making a difference. The Northwest Foundation gives me the opportunity to continue serving others and making a difference. I moved to Maryville three times. I chose to retire here. Having a vibrant community is important and Northwest is key to that."
