Board of Directors
We're a not-for-profit health care system governed by a regional board of directors who serve voluntarily. Their vision and leadership are a driving force behind our services and achievements.
Donald R. Parfet, Chairperson
Managing Director – Apjohn Group, LLC
Board member since 1986
Randall W. Eberts, PhD, Vice Chair
Executive Director – W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Board member since 1999
Nelson Karre, Vice Chair
Attorney – Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C.
Board member since 2011
Neil Nyberg, Secretary
Retired – Kellogg Company
Board member since 2011
Barbara L. James, Treasurer
Retired Managing Member – James & Springgate, PLC
Board member since 2000
Frank J. Sardone, President
President & CEO – Bronson Healthcare
Board member since 1996
Richard Allen, MD, Director
Physician – South Haven Family Physicians
Board member since 2017
Mark B. Atkinson, MD, Director
Anesthesiologist – Kalamazoo Anesthesiology, P.C.
Board member since 2010
Katy Fink, Director
VP, CHRO – Stryker Corporation
Board member since 2017
Scott C. Gibson, MD, Director
Emergency Medicine Physician – Southwestern Michigan Emergency Services, P.C.
Board member since 2006
Jorge G. Gonzalez, Ph.D., Director
President – Kalamazoo College
Board member since 2017
James E. Greene, Jr., Director
Retired – Pharmacia Corporation
Board member since 1999
Brenda Hunt, Director
President & CEO – Battle Creek Community Foundation
Board member since 2011
William D. Johnston, Director
President, Director & CEO – Greenleaf Companies
Board member since 2009
Mahesh C. Karamchandani, MD, Director
Surgeon – Bronson Center for Colon and Rectal Diseases
Board member since 2011
James L. Liggins, Jr., Director
Senior Counsel – Warner Norcross & Judd
Board member since 2016
Steven Lins, MD, Director
Anesthesiologist – Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Board member since 2011
La June Montgomery Tabron, Director
President & CEO – W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Board member since 2011
Michael Odar, Director
President – Greenleaf Trust
Board member since 2016
Scott Davidson, MD, Chief of Staff
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Board member since 2016
Martinson Arnan, MD, Vice Chief of Staff
Bronson Methodist Hospital – Non-Voting Guest
Board member since 2018
John R. Lawlor, MD, Past Chief of Staff
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Board member since 2014
