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B. Kristine Johnson is president of Affinity Capital Management, a venture capital firm that invests primarily in seed and early-stage health care companies in the United States. She has held this position since 2000. She served as a consultant to Affinity Capital Management in 1999. Prior to serving as a consultant to Affinity Capital Management in 1999, Johnson was employed for 17 years at Medtronic, Inc., a manufacturer of cardiac pacemakers, neurological and spinal devices and other medical products, serving most recently as senior vice president and chief administrative officer from 1998 to 1999. Her experience at Medtronic also includes service as president of the vascular business and president of the tachyarrhythmia management business, among other roles.
Johnson holds bachelor's degrees in math, economics and political science from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
Johnson currently serves on the boards of directors of St. Olaf College, University of Minnesota Foundation, University of Minnesota Physicians and the Finance Committee of the Minneapolis Club as well as the boards of several private entities. | 