“We believe our community deserves local access to world-class healthcare. We are committed to uniting our community to advance the health of our region through advocacy and philanthropic support for Lima Memorial Health System.”
Over the years, the Lima Memorial Foundation has been the catalyst for bringing technological advancements, programs and services to the Greater Lima Region. This year, proceeds from the Journey Repackaged Gala will be used to establish a Chronic Disease Management Program to address an emerging need in our community: providing a network of care around patients suffering from chronic diseases.
Through immense community support of the Foundation, Lima Memorial has been able to establish its world-renowned surgical robotics program, open the patient-focused Inpatient Renal Dialysis Center, create a state-of-the-art Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, expand its electrophysiology program and introduce technological advancements unique to the region, including innovative lung cancer diagnostic technology, sophisticated infection control equipment and a state-of-the-art simulation and education laboratory.
We are most grateful to our friends who so willingly invest in the health of our community through philanthropic gifts to the Lima Memorial Foundation.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Lima Memorial Foundation Board is comprised of community leaders and health system representatives committed to providing leadership in the acquisition, management and distribution of philanthropic gifts. They also provide fiduciary responsibility for funds raised.
Steven Romey, Chair
Janet Hawk, Vice-Chair and 1899 Society Development Co-Chair
Amy Kentner, 1899 Society Development Co-Chair
Adam Rector, Capstone Development Chair
Janice von der Embse, Finance Committee Chair
Eric Wiechart, Nominating Committee Chair
Ashley Cowan-Meas
Russ Decker
David Harsh
Praveen Malhotra, MD
James Meredith
Dennis Morris, DPM
Clyde Rauch
Kerri Romes
Scott Shutt
Melody Stewart-Cyrus, MD
Michael Swick
William Timmermeister
Betsy Winget
Ex-Officio
Lynn Carpenter
Nora Fought
LaShae Burwell
1899 SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The 1899 Society Development Committee is comprised of community leaders working together to strengthen existing relationships and create new opportunities with individuals in the community seeking to advance the health care of our region.
Janet Hawk, Co-Chair
Amy Kentner, Co-Chair
Starr Gephart
Robert Meredith
Adam Rector
Steven Romey
Austin Sherer
Melody Stewart-Cyrus, MD
Andy Wannemacher
Betsy Winget
Ex-Officio
Elizabeth Bergren
LaShae Burwell
Lynn Carpenter
Jessica Eutsler
Nora Fought
CAPSTONE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Capstone Development Committee is comprised of community leaders committed to developing and overseeing the Foundation’s fundraising strategies for businesses. The team collaborates to strengthen existing and foster new relationships with businesses throughout the greater Lima region.
Adam Rector, Chair
Ashley Cowan-Meas
Russ Decker
Chad Hughes
Kerri Romes
Troy Selover
Scott Shutt
Cody Smith
Mike Swick
Eric Wiechart
Ex-Officio
Elizabeth Bergren
LaShae Burwell
Lynn Carpenter
Nora Fought