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Executive Team

Kristi Halvarson

Executive Director

Kristi Halvarson, MHA, is Executive Director at Community Health Service Inc. (CHSI). Kristi has been with the organization in various capacities since 2005, assuming the Executive Director position in late 2012. Kristi earned her Master in Health Administration degree from Des Moines University and her undergraduate degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead, majoring in Biology and Spanish. She was honored as MSUM’s Outstanding Young Alumni in 2014. She also actively serves on the Boards of several state and regional healthcare organizations. What Kristi enjoys most about working at CHSI is being able to collaborate with coworkers who share her passion and dedication to providing healthcare to our communities. Outside of work, Kristi enjoys watching sports, spending time with friends and family, and is a certified beer judge. You can reach Kristi at xunyinefba@pufvpyvavpf.bet or 218-236-6502.

Dr. Stephanie Low

Medical Director

Dr. Stephanie Low is a Family Medicine Physician and the Medical Director at Community Health Service Inc. She oversees the medical staff and manages the clinical operations for their four clinical sites and two mobile units. Dr. Low hails from the “Windy City” where she completed her medical degree at Loyola University Chicago, and her Family Medicine Residency at West Suburban Medical Center. She finished her training with a fourth year Chief Residency and Faculty development program. After finishing her residency, her husband Chris, who was wooed into medicine by the countless hours of stress and sleepless nights he witnessed his wife endure, matched into ENT residency at the Mayo Clinic, landing them in the even windier Rochester, MN. Since moving to Rochester, they have welcomed two sons into their lives and enjoy spending their days as compassionate physicians and their nights chasing around their busy and joyful toddlers. Dr. Low has a passion for health equity and for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and she is committed to engaging the world of community health centers in these topics. You can reach Dr. Low at fybj@pufvpyvavpf.bet or 507-529-0503.

Jeff Anderson

Operations Director

Jeff Anderson is Community Health Service Inc.’s Operations Director he is responsible for overseeing all operations for the organization. Jeff has been with CHSI since January 2020 and has over 20 years community health center program knowledge including extensive leadership and health center operations experience. Before joining CHSI, Jeff was COO at a health center in the Florida panhandle. In addition he has held positions with the National Association of Community Health Centers and Medical Group Management Association. Jeff earned a Masters degree with Certification in Healthcare Management from the University of Mary, Bismarck, ND. A under graduate degree in Business Administration from North Dakota State University. Holds CCS-P coding credential through AHIMA. Jeff and his wife Cathy live in south Moorhead. Jeff enjoys spending time with friends and family, spending time on the farm and playing outdoors. You can reach Jeff at wnaqrefba@pufvpyvavpf.bet or 218-236-6502.

Brian Harmsen

Finance Director

Brian Harmsen is currently the Finance Director for Community Health Service Inc. Brian oversees all accounting functions in the Moorhead Office as well as the organization as a whole and performs other accounting and financial duties as assigned. Brian has been with CHSI since April 29th, 2019. Before joining CHSI he had worked for 27 years at various non-profit organizations: State of South Dakota, South Dakota State University, United Way of Cass-Clay and The Village Family Service Center. He obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Dickinson State University. Brian has twins, a son and daughter who attend high school in the F-M Area and another daughter attending NDSU. You can reach Brian at ounezfra@pufvpyvavp.bet or 218-236-6502.

Maria Garcia

Intervention Director for the Victim Advocacy Programs

Maria Garcia is the Intervention Director for the Victim Advocacy Programs located in Moorhead and Crookston, MN at Community Health Service (CHSI). Advocacy programs provide crisis assistance to survivors of domestic and sexual violence for the farm working and primarily underserved populations. Maria has been with CHSI for 30 years. Maria has a BA degree in Political Science and is fluent in Spanish. Originally from Texas, and a former migrant farm worker, Maria and her family traveled to the Red River Valley to work the sugar beet fields. For over 40 years Minnesota has been her home. Maria likes to travel - she has traveled and lived in Europe and South America. You can reach Maria at ztnepvn@pufvpyvavpf.bet or 218-236-6502.