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.
James L. Liggins, Jr., Chair
Senior Counsel – Warner Norcross & Judd
Board member since 2016
Michael Odar, Vice Chair, Treasurer
President – Greenleaf Trust
Board member since 2016
Bill Manns
President and CEO – Bronson Healthcare
Board member since 2020
Dr. Richard Allen
Retired – South Haven Family Physicians
Board member since 2017
Lynn Chen-Zhang
CFP, CPA, CEO - Zhang Financial
Board member since 2022
Genevieve Coleman
Vice President of HR Strategy & Corporate Functions – Stryker
Board member since 2025
Dr. Scott C. Gibson
Southwestern Michigan Emergency Services, P.C.
Board member since 2006
Jorge G. Gonzalez, PhD
President – Kalamazoo College
Board member since 2017
Katharine Werme Hermsen
Realtor - Jaqua Realtors
Board member since 2025
Kellie Hoffman
Community Leader
Board member since 2025
Brenda Hunt
Principal - Rizpah Unlimited
Board member since 2011
Nelson Karre
Attorney – Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C.
Board member since 2011
Russ Kavalhuna
President - Western Michigan University
Board member since 2026
Grace Lubwama, MPH, DPPD
President & CEO - Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Board member since 2025
Dr. Steven Lins
Anesthesia Associates of Battle Creek
Board member since 2011
Dr. Robert Nicholson IV
Vice Chief of Staff – Kalamazoo Anesthesiology, PC
Board member since 2024
Neil Nyberg
Retired – Kellogg Company
Board member since 2011
Donald R. Parfet
Managing Director – Apjohn Group, LLC
Board member since 1986
Honorable Namita Sharma
Judge - Kalamazoo County 9th Circuit Court
Board member since 2022
Erick Stewart
Founder - Lagniappe Global Commodity Partners
Board member since 2022
L. Marshall Washington, PhD
President - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Board member since 2022
Rachel Parfet Worgess
Community Leader
Board member since 2025
Dr. William Workman
Chief of Staff - Bronson Internal Medicine - Portage
Board member since 2022
