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.
A hospital provides care.
A foundation
makes tomorrow's
care possible.
Every day Lima Memorial Health System provides exceptional care to patients and families throughout our region. Through the generosity of donors, the Lima Memorial Foundation helps make tomorrow’s care possible by investing in innovation, advanced technology, patient programs and services that improve lives and strengthen the health of our community.
Every gift, regardless of size, is an investment in your family, friends, neighbors and future generations. Best of all, 100% of every donation stays local, supporting healthcare programs, services and innovations that ensure exceptional care remains close to home.
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.
executive parnter
JANET HAWK
Chair
ADAM RECTOR
Vice Chair
Capstone Development Committee Chair
ELIZABETH WINGET
1899 Society Development Committee Chair
JANICE VON DER EMBSE
Finance Committee Chair
ERIC WIECHART
Nominating Committee Chair
Jackie Binkley
Tim Buit
Lynn Carpenter
Russell Decker
Christine Joseph
Dennis Morris, DPM
Clyde Rauch
Tara Reynolds-Bales
Christine Rodriguez, CNP
Kerri Romes
Austin Sherer
Scott Shutt
Ex-Officio
LaShae Burwell
Nora Fought
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
RUSSELL DECKER
Vice Chair
Tyler Breidenbach
Adam Crowe
Corey Frazer
Emerson Hager
Chad Hughes
Laura Meyer
Kerri Romes
Lynn Shaub
Burlin Sherrick
Cody Smith
Ann Welly
Eric Wiechart
Ex-Offico
LaShae Burwell
Nora Fought
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
Starr Gephart
Janet Hawk
Tara Reynolds-Bales
Judy Rhodes
Christine Rodriguez
Austin Sherer
Jeff Utz
Ex-Officio
LaShae Burwell
Jessica Eutsler
Nora Fought
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
Tim Buit
Lynn Carpenter
Janet Hawk
Adam Rector
Kerri Romes
Austin Sherer
Scott Shutt
Eric Wiechart
Ex-Officio
LaShae Burwell
Nora Fought
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
Kelly Martino
Vice Chair
Tesha Banks
Tyler Breidenbach
Leah Elling
Ashley Lester-Heaphy
Heather Rutz
Brian Scheid
Dan Schmeidebusch
April Spencer
Sierra Weltmer
Ex-Officio
LaShae Burwell
Nora Fought
Ashley Kessen
