ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
OUR MISSION
We believe our community deserves local access to world-class health care. We are committed to uniting our community to advance the health of our region through advocacy & philanthropic support for Lima Memorial Health System.
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BUILDING OUTSTANDING HEALTH CARE
When you contribute to the Lima Memorial Foundation, you’re investing in the health of your family, friends, neighbors and community. Large or small, your gift helps the Lima Memorial Health System to continue providing outstanding health care as the frontiers of medicine expand and community needs evolve. There are many ways you can support the mission of the Foundation, whether by providing immediate cash, stock, bonds or mutual fund shares or a long-term planned gift. Importantly, 100% of your gift stays within the community in support of healthcare programs, services and advanced technology.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Lima Memorial Foundation is comprised of community leaders and Lima Memorial Health System representatives committed to providing leadership in the acquisition, management and distribution of philanthropic gifts. They also provide fiduciary responsibility for funds raised.
Janet Hawk
Chair
Adam Rector
Vice Chair
Capstone Development Committee Chair
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Janice von der Embse
Finance Committee Chair
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Eric Wiechart
Nominating Committee Chair
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Jackie Binkley
Lynn Carpenter
Russell Decker
Dennis Morris, DPM
Clyde Rauch
Christine Rodriguez
Kerri Romes
Steven Romey
Austin Sherer
Scott Shutt
Michael Swick
William Timmermeister
Betsy Winget
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LaShae Burwell
Ex-Officio
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Nora Fought
Ex-Officio
COMMITTEES
Lima Memorial Foundation 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
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Russell Decker
Vice Chair
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Tyler Breidenbach
Lynn Carpenter
Adam Crowe
Chad Hughes
Kerri Romes
Burlin Sherrick
Cody Smith
Eric Wiechart
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LaShae Burwell
Ex-Officio
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Nora Fought
Ex-Officio
Lima Memorial Foundation 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.
Elizabeth Winget
Chair
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​Lynn Carpenter
Starr Gephart
Shawn Goetz
Janet Hawk
David Lotz
Robert Meredith
Tara Reynolds-Bales
Judy Rhodes
Christine Rodriguez
Steven Romey
Austin Sherer
Jeff Utz
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LaShae Burwell
Ex-Officio
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Jessica Eutsler
Ex-Officio
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Nora Fought
Ex-Officio
Lima Memorial Foundation Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is comprised of community leaders working together to provide financial oversight for the Lima Memorial Foundation, including the areas of budgeting, investment management, financial reporting and internal controls.
Janice von der Embse
Chair
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Tim Buit
Lynn Carpenter
Shawn Goetz
Janet Hawk
Adam Rector
Kerri Romes
Steven Romey
Scott Shutt
Michael Swick
William Timmermeister
Eric Wiechart
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LaShae Burwell
Ex-Officio
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Nora Fought
Ex-Officio
Emerging Philanthropists Committee
The Emerging Philanthropists Committee is comprised of community advocates with an interest in supporting local health care at Lima Memorial through philanthropic gifts of time, talent and treasure.
Ann Welly
Chair
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Kelly Martino
Chair
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Tesha Banks
Ashley Lester-Heaphy
Heather Rutz
Brian Scheid
April Spencer
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LaShae Burwell
Ex-Officio
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Nora Fought
Ex-Officio