Our Leadership
Our organization is led by our Board of Directors and The Lutheran Home Association Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Our leadership at the National Ministry Offices helps lead our ministry.
Executive Leadership
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Michael Klatt has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA) for the past 14 years. He began his career with the organization in direct care in 1988 and also has been the chief operating officer, assistant to the CEO and community services director for TLHA. As President and CEO, he advances TLHA’s Christian mission, vision, services and programs. He also works extensively with the families of children with special needs to plan for their spiritual, financial and long-term care needs.He earned his Master’s degree in organizational leadership and a bachelor’s degree in organizational studies from Bethel University in St. Paul, and holds a certificate in long-term care administration from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. He was appointed to Minnesota’s Board of Aging by Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2006; he was re-appointed by the governor in 2010. |
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Rev. Dallas Miller serves as Director of Spiritual Services and Administrator of Jesus Cares Ministries. As Director of Spiritual Services, he helps ensure our ministry focuses on providing Christ-centered spiritual care. He works closely with the ordained chaplains at each of our locations. |
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Ronald Jackelen serves as Vice President of Administration, overseeing the delivery of support services to the ministries and residences of TLHA as well as developing new organizational services. In addition, he provides strategic direction for corporate finance, information technology and human resources. |
| Catherine Berghoff serves as the Director of Grant Resource Development. She provides grant writing and resource development through foundation, state and federal funding opportunities. She also creates program design, provides project leadership and builds relationships with key stakeholders. | |
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Kay Inglett serves as Corporate Controller. She directs the accounting functions of the organization, including the establishment and maintenance of accounting principles, practices, procedures and initiatives. In addition, she prepares financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to top management. |
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James C. Klein, CFP®, serves as Director of Mission Advancement. Jim shares TLHA’s story and develops relationships with individuals, churches, corporations, foundations and organizations who are interested in supporting TLHA’s ministry. He also assists with financial and estate planning. |
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Doyle Voss is the Director of Information Technology, overseeing TLHA’s technology needs. He manages the voice and data networks and other electronic technology for all of TLHA’s locations and programs. |
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Beth Wadsley serves as Director of Human Resources. She plans, directs and carries out strategic policies relating to all phases of human resources activities, including primary responsibility for the staffing, compensation and employee benefits processes throughout The Lutheran Home Association. |
| Elizabeth Ziolkowski serves as Director of Communications and Marketing, planning and executing the communication and marketing initiatives for the organization. She also coordinates branding for TLHA. |









