About Us

Scott Riddle, Chief Executive Officer and President, leads all aspects of Walker Methodist's operations, mission, vision, and strategy.

As Chief Executive Officer and President, Scott leads the development of organizational strategies, as well as oversees the creation and implementation of the organization’s mission, vision and direction. He joined the organization as Chief Financial Officer in April 2013 and was named Chief Executive Officer and President in 2014.

Prior to joining Walker Methodist, Scott worked as the Vice President of Finance at Ecumen. His professional experience includes Finance roles at International Multifoods and Northwest Airlines and in diverse industries such as consumer auto rental and medical device, among others. He holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Bethel College. He volunteers his time as a Member of the Board on the Finance Committee for Aging Services of Minnesota.

Scott was recently named a Top 100 Influential Healthcare Leader by Minnesota Physicians Magazine. This award is a tremendous honor for Scott and the entire Walker Methodist family.

Russ joined the leadership team in January 2017. Russ was most recently CFO with Bloom Health Corporation and formerly with International Dairy Queen as Vice President of Financial Services. He holds a Bachelors of Business and Public Relations in Accounting from the University of North Dakota.

He leads all financial aspects of Walker Methodist including internal and external reporting, budgeting and financial analysis, cash & investment management, revenue cycle management, audits, and risk management. In addition, Russ oversees the Environmental Services and Informational Technology teams.

In his free time, Russ enjoys running, tending to his perennial garden, as well as spending time with his wife Karen and their three sons at home or up at the family cabin. He is also an active volunteer for the Eden Prairie Boys Basketball Association and serves on the Stewardship Council at Pax Christi Catholic Community.

With more than 15 years of experience in broad-based fundraising, community relations, and marketing, Karin Meier leads the Walker Methodist Foundation with passion and wisdom. She worked in the private sector, non-profit, and health care industry before joining the Walker team in 2022. 

She graduated from Bemidji State university with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a concentration in marketing, and she earned a Mini MBA Program Certificate from University of St. Thomas Center for Business Excellence, and a Grant Writers Certificate from Grantsmanship Center. 

Beverly Ransford, Vice President of Quality and Clinical Services, joined the team at Walker Methodist in 2020. Having served as a Director of Nursing, Director of Clinical Services, and Quality Assurance Consultant, Bev has brought a wealth of industry knowledge to the Walker Methodist team.

Among her notable achievements, Bev served as a member of the Minnesota Directors of Nursing/Administration Association, and she was the 2005 recipient of the University of Minnesota School of Nursing’s John A. Hartford Award for Excellence in Gerontological Nursing.

Bev has earned degrees and certifications from Minneapolis Community College, American Nurses Credentialing Center, and University of St. Francis.