Minneapolis Post #1

Leadership

Samia (Sammi) Hollinger

Post 1 Commander

US Army, Aviation. I have been a Legion member for 10 years, I am a member of the Rifle Squad, I attended Legion College in 2025 and Cohort XXIV of Warrior's Return. My Legion mission is to build community service projects for members of Post 1 to participate in that will help our members and other veterans.

Chris Sam

1st Vice Commander

Born & raised in South Minneapolis, I attended Roosevelt High School-Class of 1990, USMC veteran 1996 to 2000. I am also the Post Service Officer, the Revitalization Committee Chair, Rifle Squad Commander, 2024 graduate of American Legion College, member of State Training Committee (Joined June 2024), member Sons of the American Legion (SAL), member of The 40 and 8, 28 plus year Federal Employee, retired as of October 2025.

"I am 100% committed to helping move this historic post into the future, hopefully for another 100 years."

Bob Finnerty

2nd Vice Commander

US Navy, Naval Special Warfare Group/Aviation. Legion member for 42 years 1975-1991; 1998-to date, a member of the Rifle Squad, attended Legion College in 2024, leader of the Flag Committee, District 5 member National Security & Foreign Relations Committee.

My Legion mission is to build community service projects such as Honoring Flag Day, collecting U.S. flags for proper disposal, Veterans visits both hospital, Veterans Home and cemeteries. Personally supporting all activities possible for members of Post 1 and upping our game when it comes to honoring Memorial Day.