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Board of Directors

Board Members

John Aptiz

Member
Attorney, Retired

I hope to offer my skills to strengthen the outreach of this incredibly important organization to save and improve lives.

Kristen Augé

Member
State Public Affairs Officer, Minnesota National Guard

Serving as a SAVE board member provides an opportunity to build broader community safety nets through education for people struggling with resiliency.

Shannon Carbone

Member
Business Development, Point B Solutions

I lost my father by suicide in 2006. Reducing the stigma around mental health awareness is very important to me and being involved in this space.

Mike Erickson

Member
Senior Consultant, PDA Engineer

SAVE was integral to processing my grief after my son died. Their work inspired me to get involved to help others when the unimaginable happens.

Nicholas Halverson, MBA
Member
Owner, Osa Property Management, SRL

I serve on the SAVE Board of Directors to continue learning about, and to help others, deal with the effects of suicide.

Brian Hubbard
Member
Deputy Chief, Crystal, MN Police Department

Having seen first hand too often the devastating impact suicide has in the communities I’ve served in, I’m committed to being part of the solution.

Patrick Klinger

Board Chair
Founder/President, Agile Marketing Partners

I joined the SAVE board nearly 20 years ago because I believe suicide is a profound human tragedy that ripples through families for decades.

Phil Kluesner

Member
Commercial Real Estate Advisor, Gannet Peak Partners

As one who lost two siblings to suicide I wish to continue to support its critical mission.

Cindy Koebele

Member
Chief Executive Officer, TitleSmart, Inc. and Executive Title of Minnesota

A few months after the tragic loss of a dear friend, SAVE’s Executive Director, Erich, approached me about joining the board. I knew it was a perfect fit for me.

Valerie Martin

Member
Owner/Founder, Alpha Agency, LLC

Suicide is one of the least-funded leading causes of death in this country. There is so much more we can do on prevention and education.

Rich Narendran

Member
Director | Strategy & Business Development, Ameriprise Financial

SAVE’s mission is near to my heart and those whose lives have been impacted by suicide. I am hopeful our service can save the lives of others.

Dr. Leslie Preuss

Vice Chair
Clinical Psychologist, Preuss & Associates, Inc

Suicide impacts the work that I do on a regular basis and has also impacted my family directly, so I feel fortunate to be able to serve on the Board.

Joi Thomas

Secretary
Executive Associate Athletics Director for Health and Performance, University of Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletics

Suicide impacts the work that I do on a regular basis and has also impacted my family directly, so I feel fortunate to be able to serve on the Board.

Advisory Board Members

Dr. Leslie Preuss

Vice Chair – 4 Years Served
Clinical Psychologist, Preuss & Associates, Inc

Suicide impacts the work that I do on a regular basis and has also impacted my family directly, so I feel fortunate to be able to serve on the Board.

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