Maria Biessener

Maria Biessener is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations and process excellence within the financial and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Director of Operations and Process Excellence at Alerus, Maria has held significant roles including Senior Vice President and Insurance Business Manager at Wells Fargo, as well as Vice President and Retirement Service Center Director. Prior positions include Senior Manager at UnitedHealthcare, Vice President and Manager of Operations at Wachovia Bank, and Sales & Service Assistant / Office Manager at Great-West Life. Maria holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota and has additional education from the University of St. Thomas.