ALTRU - Key Persons
A Marc Nielsen, MD, is a family medicine physician who is honored to provide care to entire families and different generations. For Dr. Nielsen, personal experiences and those of family members with needed healthcare have helped him understand what patients expect and deserve from their physicians. When not caring for patients, Dr. Nielsen enjoys the outdoors by hunting and fishing with his family.
A. Marc Nielsen, MD, Program Director, joined the program in 2012 and has been program director since 2013. Dr. Nielsen pursued his medical school education at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and completed his residency training in Grand Forks. Dr. Nielsen is married with four sons and enjoys hunting and fishing with his family, cooking and athletics.
Adam Quinn, MD, serves as the sports medicine fellowship program director at Altru Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Quinn grew up in northern Minnesota is received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth. He joined the program in June of 2018 after completing his residency and sports medicine fellowship in Grand Forks. He continues to have an interest in sports medicine and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Andrew Gasparini, MD, joined the program in 2012 after completing his residency. He received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and is a native of Grand Forks. Dr. Gasparini enjoys all aspects of family medicine, including obstetrics, geriatrics and sports medicine. When he is not providing care for your family medicine needs, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Minnkota Power Cooperative
"The residents in the communities that Altru serves expect to receive the highest quality of care. I believe that expectation is well-deserved, and look forward to serving on the board and supporting Altru's vision to continue to meet this expectation, now and in the long into the future."
Job Titles:
- Philanthropy and Partnership Strategist
Catherine Yeager, PhD, joined the Altru Family Medicine Residency in 2001. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from UND and completed her internship at Children's Hospitals - Minneapolis. Dr. Yeager's specialties include child/adolescent therapy, infant/toddler assessment, and pediatric neuropsychological assessment.
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- Executive Vice President
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice Chair / President, C.L. Linfoot Co.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- VP Business Development, R.J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc.
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- Interim Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
Derek Lyste, MD, received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency training in Grand Forks in 2010. After practicing at Altru Family Medicine Center for four years, Dr. Lyste joined the program as an assistant director in 2014. When not at work, Dr. Lyste spends time at the lake with his wife and two daughters.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
- President
- President of the Board of Directors
"I believe that everyone who works in healthcare has their ‘why' - it is what drives them to bring their best every day for those we serve. As President, I am focused on inspiring our teams to deliver purpose-driven care for the residents of our region, and ensuring our providers and employees are engaged in their work and connected to Altru's mission of improving health and enriching life."
Elizabeth Gray, MD, joined the program in 2020 after practicing at Altru Family Medicine Center for two years. She received her medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency in Grand Forks. She has a special interest in obstetrics and women's health and enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, reading, cooking and playing volleyball.
Job Titles:
- Vice - Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Fallon Hoverson MD, has been a member of the faculty since 2016 after practicing for two years at Altru Family Medicine Center. She is a North Dakota native and received her medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her areas of interest include obstetrics, women's health and pediatrics. In her free time, Dr. Hoverson enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and spending summers at her family lake home.
Job Titles:
- Philanthropy Specialist Events
Greg D. Greek, MD, has been with the program since 1992. Dr. Greek served as program director from 2003-2013 and is now an assistant director. He received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and completed his residency in Grand Forks. He has a special interest in sports medicine. When Dr. Greek is not working, he enjoys woodworking, reading and fishing.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Program Director
Heidi Philpot, MD, Associate Program Director, joined the program in 2006 after completing her residency in Grand Forks. Originally from Grand Forks, she received her undergraduate and medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She has a special interest in obstetrics and enjoys spending her free time with her family, cooking and running.
Jamie R. Roed, MD, joined the program as a faculty member in 2005. He received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency in Grand Forks. Dr. Roed is a native of Devils Lake, ND and in his free time enjoys rollerblading, biking and spending time with his family.
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- Chairman of the Board of Directors
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- Manager, Talent Acquisition
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Radiology, Diagnostic
"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Altru Health System Board of Directors. My family and I have enjoyed living in this community for over 18 years and I hope to use my experiences and appreciation to ensure that Altru and the people we serve continue to thrive."
Joshua Greene, MD, is the newest member of the program faculty, joining the program in July 2020. He received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency and sports medicine fellowship in Grand Forks. Dr. Greene enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids and is an outdoor enthusiast, particularly hunting and fishing.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chairman / Retired Vice President & CFO at Minnkota Power Cooperative
Karen McLennan (formerly Karen Thingelstad) | Chairperson
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Secretary / Treasurer / Community Relations Manager, Xcel Energy
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Honorary Chairperson / President and CEO, Grand Forks Region Economic Development ( EDC )
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- CEO
- Member of the Board of Directors
- President
"I look forward to the opportunity to bring a regional perspective to Altru's board. As President and CEO of LifeCare Medical Center, a non-profit, independently-run critical access hospital in Roseau, Minn., I understand the needs of the communities in our region. Considering these communities in the future strategic direction will be important as Altru continues to grow. On a personal level, I worked at Altru for 11 years and know that it is a company made up of great people who truly care about their patients, team and communities. I am excited to help guide this great organization towards its vision of providing world-class care."
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
- Chief Philanthropy and Partnership Officer
- Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Executive Vice President / Chief Philanthropy & Partnership Officer
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- President & CEO, Hugo 's Family Marketplace
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- Senor Philanthropy Specialist
Macey Hanel, PharmD, joined the program in September 2021. She is a graduate of the North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy. She also completed a pharmacy residency in Fergus Falls, MN at Lake Region Healthcare. She was born and raised in North Dakota and has a passion for bringing pharmacy services to the people in her community and participating in the education of future healthcare professionals. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family and pets.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Owner & President, Ground Round Grill & Bar and General Manager, Harry 's Steakhouse
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- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
- Executive Vice President / Chief Clinic Operations Officer
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- Senior Philanthropy Specialist
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Crary Real Estate
"Being born and raised in Grand Forks, and now my raising our children in Grand Forks, I can say that we are lucky to have Altru. Providing healthcare to our region, as well as being an exceptional partner in the community, Altru is an integral institution not only for health and wellness but also as an economic pillar of the region. It is an honor to serve on Altru Health System Board of Directors."
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- President, Cloud 9 Events & the Opal Event Center
Shyla Muse, PhD, joined Altru Family Medicine Residency as a co-director of behavioral science training in 2013. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of North Dakota and completed her internship at the Child and Adolescent Service Center in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Muse's specialties include pediatric therapy and neuropsychological assessment.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- President, Greenberg Realty
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- Secretary of the Board of Directors
"Top-tier regional healthcare is essential to the health and economic vitality of the Grand Forks region. Passionate about both the quality of care and financial health at Altru, I value the opportunity to serve and collaborate with others on the board. I am grateful to the Altru team for their commitment to the health and well-being of our community."
Terry Greenwood has served as a volunteer for many years. In a time of crisis, Altru was able to serve him. Terry hadn't missed a day's work in 45 ...
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
"Altru's vision statement is to deliver world-class healthcare to the residents of our region. It is exciting to be part of an organization that strives to always find opportunities to be better at what we do. That is the true measuring stick of greatness - incremental improvement. As CEO, my goal is to help build upon what the team at Altru has achieved to bring world-class levels of quality, safety, service and employee engagement for those we serve."
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- Member of the Board of Directors
William S. Mann, MD, was born and raised in Scotland and received his medical degree from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. He was the program director from 1983-1996 and then served as the chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine from 1996 to 2002. He returned to the program in 2002 as a faculty member and has been practicing at Altru Family Medicine Residency since his return. Dr. Mann has a special interest in sports medicine and ultrasound and enjoys taking his dog on long walks.