B. Kristine Johnson

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 U.S. 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, Ms. 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.

Ms. Johnson serves on the board of directors of Piper Jaffray Companies, an investment bank and asset management firm, and AtriCure, Inc., a medical device company providing technologies for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and related conditions. She also serves as board chair of the University of Minnesota Foundation Investment Advisors, as well as the boards of several private entities. She is a former chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Minnesota Foundation and of the Board of Regents of St. Olaf College.

Ms. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from St. Olaf College. She is also a recipient of the college’s Distinguished Alumni Award.