Anneliese Peterson, who serves as the District G Officer on the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors, will join Benedictine as its chief operating officer on Dec. 5. She will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction across the organization.

As the chief operating officer, Anneliese will have oversight of more than 30 communities and all their respective functions. She will lead the implementation of key strategic objectives and drive the financial and operational performance of the same. In addition, Anneliese will oversee operations governance, partner relations, and board development. She will partner with the CFO in developing the annual operating budget.

“Anneliese Peterson has a wealth of strategic planning, operations, and overall leadership experience in the senior living sector. We look forward to her leadership in this important area at Benedictine and her ongoing efforts to advance the Benedictine Mission,” said Jerry Carley, president and CEO.

In her most recent role as COO at Walker Methodist, Anneliese led the day-to-day internal operations of the organization and managed external partnerships to support the creation and growth of new business lines.

Anneliese has a Master of Industrial / Organization Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Organizational Communication from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She is a Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD). 

About Benedictine  

Benedictine is a senior and long-term care system based in Duluth and serves 33 communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Illinois.