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.

Bronson Board Member James Liggins, Jr. smiles at the camera

James L. Liggins, Jr., Chair

Senior Counsel – Warner Norcross & Judd
Board member since 2016

Bronson board member Michael Odar smiles at the camera.

Michael Odar, Vice Chair, Treasurer

President – Greenleaf Trust
Board member since 2016

Bronson president and ceo Bill Manns smiles wearing a blue suit.

Bill Manns

President and CEO – Bronson Healthcare
Board member since 2020

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Dr. Richard Allen

Retired – South Haven Family Physicians
Board member since 2017

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Lynn Chen-Zhang

CFP, CPA, CEO - Zhang Financial
Board member since 2022

Bronson Board Member Genevieve Coleman smiling at the camera.

Genevieve Coleman

Vice President of HR Strategy & Corporate Functions – Stryker
Board member since 2025

Scott C. Gibson.

Dr. Scott C. Gibson

Southwestern Michigan Emergency Services, P.C.
Board member since 2006

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Jorge G. Gonzalez, PhD

President – Kalamazoo College
Board member since 2017

Bronson Board Member Katharine Werme Hermsen smiling at the camera.

Katharine Werme Hermsen

Realtor - Jaqua Realtors
Board member since 2025

Bronson Board Member Kellie Hoffman smiling at the camera.

Kellie Hoffman

Community Leader
Board member since 2025

Brenda Hunt

Brenda Hunt

Principal - Rizpah Unlimited
Board member since 2011

Nelson Karre

Nelson Karre

Attorney – Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C.
Board member since 2011

Bronson Board Member Grace Lubwama, PhD smiling at the camera.

Grace Lubwama, MPH, DPPD

President & CEO - Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Board member since 2025

Steven Lins.

Dr. Steven Lins

Anesthesia Associates of Battle Creek
Board member since 2011

Robert Nicholson IV, MD, smiles for the camera.

Dr. Robert Nicholson IV

Vice Chief of Staff – Kalamazoo Anesthesiology, PC
Board member since 2024

Neil Nyberg.

Neil Nyberg

Retired – Kellogg Company
Board member since 2011

Donald Parfet.

Donald R. Parfet

Managing Director – Apjohn Group, LLC
Board member since 1986

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Honorable Namita Sharma

Judge - Kalamazoo County 9th Circuit Court
Board member since 2022

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Erick Stewart

Founder - Lagniappe Global Commodity Partners
Board member since 2022

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L. Marshall Washington, PhD

President - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Board member since 2022

Bronson Board Member Rachel Parfet Worgess smiling at the camera.

Rachel Parfet Worgess

Community Leader
Board member since 2025

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Dr. William Workman

Chief of Staff - Bronson Internal Medicine - Portage
Board member since 2022