Josh Howell

Josh Howell

Board Member

Josh currently serves as the President & CEO of Life Link III, the largest provider of emergency air medical transportation services in the state of Minnesota, of which Allina Health is a founding consortium member.

A former EMT/Paramedic, Josh discovered a passion for cardiovascular care & intervention early in his career. As a son & grandson of patients successfully diagnosed and treated for cardiac arrhythmias, Josh recognizes the importance of support for continued, innovative research of cardiovascular injuries & disease. Josh strongly believes MHIF is a leader, internationally, in those very important efforts.

Josh holds graduate degrees in both Business Administration and Healthcare Administration, is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and a Member/Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Josh lives with his wife, Tara, and their three children in Elk River, MN.

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Josh Howell
Give the Gift of Hope
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The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) strives to create a world without heart and vascular disease. To achieve this bold vision, we are dedicated to improving the cardiovascular health of individuals and communities through innovative research and education.

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, we can continue this life-saving work. Please make a gift to support the area of greatest need.

Brad Paisley at Heart 360: Concert for Heart Research

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Brad Paisley at Heart 360 Concert

Ready to celebrate with a community that has heart? We are excited to announce Heart 360 Concert for Heart Research on Saturday, November 2 at The Armory with headliner and award-winning country music singer Brad Paisley! Purchase GA tickets via Ticketmaster, or Premium VIP tickets today: