Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB)

The Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) is appointed by the County Board and is responsible for making recommendations to the County Board on the policy of all social services for Olmsted County.

The HSAB will represent the citizens at large and will advocate to the County Board for the balanced program of social services for residents within the financial resources (internal/external) of the County.

The respective Health, Housing & Human Services Directors serve as ex-officio members:

  • Travis Gransee, Deputy County Administrator, 507-328-7201 
  • Sarah Oachs, Division Administrator, 507-328-6532
  • Amy Thompson, Director of Adult & Family Services, 507-328-6352
  • Amy Rauchwarter, Director of Child & Family Services, 507-328-6351
  • Corrine Erickson, Director of Family Support & Assistance, 507-328-6644

Current Membership

  • Melissa Brandt, Chair
  • Susan Ahlquist, Vice-Chair
  • Samantha Duke
  • Emily Johnston
  • Patrick Keane
  • Kelly Kirkpatrick
  • Sheila Kiscaden, Commissioner
  • Courtney Lawson
  • Arhan Mehta
  • JoMarie Morris
  • Hibaq Sharif
  • Laurel Podulke-Smith
  • Eric Smith
  • Deborah Trahan
  • ​Shirley Westbrook
  • Chad Wojchik
  • Gregg Wright, Commissioner