FRIDLEY, Minn. (November 26, 2024) – The Rise Board of Directors has chosen Tim Dickie to head the Twin Cities-based disability services agency which provides career, job exploration, and life enrichment support programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Dickie has championed inclusion and opportunity for people with disabilities throughout his 35-year career. Currently serving as the Chief Program Officer at Rise, he brings invaluable expertise to his leadership role. He begins his new position on December 16, 2024.

“I am deeply honored, grateful, and excited about the opportunity to lead Rise and our incredible team into the next chapter,” Dickie said. “Together, we will build on the strong foundation established by Lynn Noren and continue advancing our mission with passion and purpose.”

His appointment follows an extensive national search which identified several qualified candidates and included input from Rise Board members, people supported by the organization and their families along, with Rise team members and business partners.

“The interview process allowed our search committee to really get to know Tim,” said Board Chair Kristin Hangebrauck. “His passion for the work Rise does, his commitment to a collaborative work environment, and his thoughtful approach to leading through significant change were big factors in our decision. We couldn’t be happier to support him as he continues to build on the legacy Lynn has created.”

In addition to his leadership roles, Dickie is also a CARF surveyor and mentor working with other providers across the country. He serves on the MOHR Board of Directors and Chairs the Membership Committee.

He succeeds Lynn Noren, whose Rise career spans more than 45 years, including her role as President and CEO since 2012. Noren is retiring December 31, 2024.

Tim and his wife, Tanya, live in Buffalo, Minn. They have three grown children and recently adopted a puppy named Eddie.

Additional updates and background can be found at rise.org/ceo-transition/.