Four Community Leaders Join Bronson Healthcare System's Regional Board of Directors

Bronson Healthcare, a not-for-profit, community-governed health system serving nine counties in southwest Michigan, welcomes four new members to its regional board of directors. Joining the Bronson board, are:

Lynn Chen-Zhang, CFP, CPA, CEO of Zhang Financial in Portage

Namita Sharma, JD, judge in the Kalamazoo County 9th Circuit Court, Family Division

Erick Stewart, former president of Stewart Industries, and founder of Lagniappe Global Commodity Partners based in Battle Creek

L. Marshall Washington, PhD, President of Kalamazoo Valley Community College

All four have considerable governance and leadership experience and a passion for community service. “Unlike health systems that are part of national companies, Bronson is governed locally so decisions are made by board members, administrators and clinicians who live and work here,” says Board Chair Nelson Karre. “We see first-hand the health needs of our communities and are continually reinvesting resources into our talent and services to meet those needs. We are extremely fortunate to have Lynn, Namita, Erick and Marshall bring their insights to our board to further Bronson’s mission of advancing the health of our communities.”

They join current Bronson Healthcare board members: Nelson Karre, chair; Randall Eberts, PhD, vice chair; Neil Nyberg, secretary; Michael Odar, treasurer; Bill Manns, president & CEO; Richard Allen, MD, director; Katy Fink, director; Scott Gibson, MD, director; Jorge Gonzalez, PhD, director; Brenda Hunt, director; Barbara James, director; William Johnston, director; Mahesh Karamchandani, MD, director; James Liggins, Jr., director; Steven Lins, MD, chief of staff; LaJune Montgomery Tabron, director; Donald Parfet, director; William Workman, DO, vice chief of staff.

Bronson Healthcare offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care across more than 100 locations. With 8,800 employees, more than 1,500 medical staff members, and 796 licensed beds, it is the largest employer and leading healthcare system in the region. It is ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022).

Key entities in the Bronson Healthcare system, include: Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Bronson South Haven Hospital, Bronson Medical Group, Bronson at Home, Bronson Commons, Bronson Athletic Club, Bronson Wellness Center and the Bronson Health Foundation.

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