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.
Nelson Karre, Chair
Attorney – Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C.
Board member since 2011
Randall W. Eberts, PhD, Vice Chair
Retired Executive Director – W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Board member since 1999
Neil Nyberg, Secretary
Retired – Kellogg Company
Board member since 2011
Michael Odar, Treasurer
President – Greenleaf Trust
Board member since 2016
Bill Manns, President
President & CEO – Bronson Healthcare
Board member since 2020
Richard Allen, MD, Director
Retired Physician – South Haven Family Physicians
Board member since 2017
Mark B. Atkinson, MD, Director
Anesthesiologist – Kalamazoo Anesthesiology, P.C.
Board member since 2010
Sridhar Chalasani, MD, Chief of Staff
Surgeon - Bronson Healthcare
Board member since 2020
Scott Davidson, MD, Past Chief of Staff
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Board member since 2016
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
Brenda Hunt, Director
President & CEO – Battle Creek Community Foundation
Board member since 2011
Barbara L. James, Director
Retired Managing Member – James & Springgate, PLC
Board member since 2000
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, Vice Chief of Staff
Anesthesiologist – Bronson Healthcare
Board member since 2011
La June Montgomery Tabron, Director
President & CEO – W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Board member since 2011
Donald R. Parfet, Director
Managing Director – Apjohn Group, LLC
Board member since 1986
