David M. Fortney
President

David M. Fortney is a human resources professional with over 20 years of experience in senior management. His areas of expertise include coaching, facilitation, mediation and internal investigations. Mr. Fortney also has 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Prior to establishing his own business, Mr. Fortney was vice president of human resources for Regions Hospital, St. Paul. Mr. Fortney also had responsibility for strategic planning, risk management and a variety of operating departments. Prior to serving in that role, Mr. Fortney was vice president and general counsel for HealthPartners, one of the largest health care providers in Minnesota. In addition to his experience in the private sector, he has been a practicing attorney with Ramsey and Dakota counties in Minnesota and the office of the Iowa Attorney General.

A graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law, he received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa, where he majored in political science and business. Mr. Fortney is a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. He is a certified facilitator for Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and also volunteers as a mentor in the Menttium 100 program.

David is active in the community, having served on the boards of a number of non-profit health care organizations, as well as arts organizations. Much of his leisure time is spent in Wisconsin, where he enjoys boating and fishing. He resides in Golden Valley, Minnesota.