George Hendrickson, Minnesota Executive Director, joined PATH in July of 1979. George has a BS from St. Olaf College, LSW from the University of Minnesota, and is near completion of MS degree in Sociology/Criminology. George previously worked as a therapist and unit supervisor in the Sheriff’s Work Program in Isanti, Minnesota. Since joining PATH he has also served as Metro Social Work supervisor. In 2000, George was awarded the Don Crompton Award of Excellence in Social Work for “outstanding commitment to advocacy for children in and outside PATH; and high regard as a role model for others in the social work profession.” George was instrumental in establishing PATH in the St. Cloud area. He and his wife have provided treatment foster care for the past 15 years.

Gary Gunderson
Ed D.- St. Mary’s University: Leadership
MS-St. Cloud State University: Counseling Psychology
BSW-Bemidji State University: Social Work

Began employment as a School Social Worker in 1980 on the White Earth Chippewa Reservation. In 1982 worked for the South Dakota Department of Social Services as a Child Protection Social Worker and Supervisor.

In 1987, began providing In-Home Family therapy for Northern Pines Mental Health Center in Brainerd, MN.

Completed Masters in Psychology in 1990 and began providing out-patient therapy services working with children, adolescents and families in the area of treating abuse/neglect and childhood behavior management issues. Issues such as; PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss were worked with, along with providing general psychological assessments along with more specialized assessments consisting of; anger assessments, sex offender assessments & custody assessments.

Began employment with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in 1999, seeing children, adolescents and families in the tribal health clinic and the tribal schools.

In 2002, began to work with at-risk youth in the Brainerd High School setting and in 2006 completed Ed.D degree.

In 2007 joined PATH-MN as the Clinical Director.

Kenneth L. Hanna Jr, Operations Director, holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelors Degree from St. Cloud State University, also in social work. In addition he holds a two year certificate in chemical dependency counseling from St Cloud State University. He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Hanna joined PATH in May of 1998 with previous positions being Community Services Director and Bridge Builders Director for the National Support Center, Lead Social Worker/Social Work Supervisor for Central Minnesota and social worker in the St Cloud office. Hanna has additional experience with the Sheriff’s Youth Programs in group homes, residential settings and with the St Cloud Hospital’s Recovery Plus chemical dependency program.