Opportunity Partners' Rick Hammergren promoted to Vice President, Public Policy, Vocational and Habilitation Services

Twin Cities nonprofit organization Opportunity Partners has announced the promotion of Rick Hammergren to Vice President, Public Policy, Vocational and Habilitation Services. Hammergren joined Opportunity Partners in 2010 and brings extensive experience in public policy, advocacy, strategic planning, service design innovations and new business development supporting community-based services for people with disabilities. Formerly the Chief Operating Officer for Arc Greater Twin Cities, Hammergren currently serves as Vice President of MOHR (Minnesota Organization of Habilitation & Rehabilitation) and on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD). Established in 1953, Opportunity Partners is celebrating its 60th anniversary of helping people with disabilities live, learn and work more independently through innovative services and collaborations with business. One of the largest social service agencies in Minnesota, the organization supports 1,700 people with disabilities each year.