Tom Truszinski Named Next CEO of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge

Truszinski will assume new role in 2022

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge (MnTC) has announced that Tom Truszinski will become its next CEO. Truszinski is a long-term leader at MnTC and has worked as the center director of the organization’s Rochester campus for the past eight years. Before joining MnTC, Truszinski served as an executive in a financial firm. In addition, he was outreach pastor for Cedar Valley church.

“Following a comprehensive selection process, our board unanimously selected Tom Truszinski to succeed Rich Scherber as our CEO,” says Eric Vagle, president of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge. “Tom’s heart for helping those struggling with substance use disorder, his business expertise, and his experience leading our Rochester campus made him the perfect choice for CEO.”

Truszinski will build on the foundation set by Pastor Rich Scherber, who has served as CEO of the organization for the past 30 years. Pastor Rich will remain involved with the organization, taking on roles that allow greater flexibility and work-life balance.

“We have been preparing for this transition for quite a while,” adds Eric Vagle. “Our mission is far broader than one person; it’s about all of us. While we will have a new CEO next year, we will have continuity in our senior leadership team and board and will continue to serve our clients the same as always.”

The transition of roles will occur sometime in 2022.

About Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge (MnTC) is a substance use disorder treatment and recovery organization that has been in operation since 1983. With 14 residential locations throughout the state, MnTC offers a full range of services, including licensed treatment (14- to 90-day residential; outpatient; telehealth); a long-term residential recovery program (13 months); co-occurring mental health services; addiction medicine services; peer support services; transitional housing; and aftercare. In addition, the organization supports prevention education and community peer support. Learn more at www.mntc.org.