About the Foundation

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“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

Adam Rector - Capstone Development Committee Chair

Amy Kentner - 1899 Society Development Committee Co-Chair

Janice von der Embse - Finance Committee Chairwoman

Eric Wiechart - Nominating Committee Chairman

Ashley Cowan-Meas

Russ Decker

David Harsh

Praveen Malhotra, M.D.

James Meredith

Dennis Morris, DPM

Clyde Rauch

Kerri Romes

Scott Shutt

Melody Stewart-Cyrus, M.D.

Michael Swick

William Timmermeister

Betsy Winget

Ex-Officio

LaShae Burwell

Lynn Carpenter

Nora Fought

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, M.D.

Andy Wannemacher

Betsy Winget

Ex-Officio

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

Michael Swick

Eric Wiechart

Ex-Officio

LaShae Burwell

Lynn Carpenter

Nora Fought