Bronson Healthcare Appoints Russ Kavalhuna to Board of Directors

Bronson Healthcare, a not-for-profit, locally-governed health system serving southwest and southcentral Michigan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Russ Kavalhuna to its Board of Directors.

As the tenth president of Western Michigan University and a distinguished career spanning higher education, aviation and law, Kavalhuna brings a strong track record of leadership, community engagement and results-driven strategy. He has previously served as president of Henry Ford College, executive director of flight operations at WMU’s College of Aviation, and as a federal prosecutor. He also serves on the Michigan Workforce Development Board and the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and has contributed to statewide policy efforts focused on higher education and workforce development.

“Decisions at Bronson are made locally by board members, administrators and clinicians who are deeply connected to the community’s health needs,” says Board Chair James Liggins, Jr. “Russ brings an extraordinary breadth of leadership experience and commitment to community advancement. We are excited to welcome him to our board and to Bronson’s 125-year legacy of providing exceptional healthcare services for the communities we serve.”

Kavalhuna joins current Bronson board members: Richard Allen, MD; Lynn Chen-Zhang; Genevieve Coleman; Scott Gibson, MD; Jorge Gonzalez, PhD; Katharine Werme Hermsen; Kellie Hoffman; Brenda Hunt; Nelson Karre; James Liggins, Jr.; Grace Lubwama, MPH, DPPD; Steven Lins, MD; Bill Manns; Dr. Robert Nicholson IV; Neil Nyberg; Michael Odar; Donald Parfet; Honorable Namita Sharma; Erick Stewart; L. Marshall Washington, PhD; Rachel Parfet Worgess; and William Workman, DO.

Meet Bronson's Board of Directors