About Us: Governance and Staff:about_us_governance_and

Community Hospital Health Services Foundation (CHF) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and classified by the IRS as a public charity (hospital) under section 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code.It’s organizing documents, the Articles of Incorporation and Code of Regulations, and various policies govern this nonprofit organization.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(Three-year term)

	James N. Doyle First appointed 1997 Current term expires October 31, 2009
	Mary Jo Groves, M.D. First appointed 2007 Current term expires October 31, 2010
	D. Donald Jones First appointed 2000 Current term expires October 31, 2009
	Katina M. Koumoutsos First appointed 2006 Current term expires October 31, 2010
	Edward H. Leventhal First appointed 2005 Current term expires October 31, 2011
	John W. Marr, Jr. First appointed 2006 Current term expires October 31, 2009
	Richard A. Marsh, M.D. First appointed 1999 Current term expires October 31, 2011
	Shawn S. Osterholt, M.D. First appointed 2007 CCurrent term expires October 31, 2010
	Plato Pavlatos First appointed 2002 Current term expires October 31, 2011
	James F. Peifer First appointed 2008 Current term expires October 31, 2011
	Mike B. Robertson First appointed 2007 Current term expires October 31, 2010
	Pamela Cross Young, Ph.D. First appointed 2000 Current term expires October 31, 2009

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OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(One-year term expiring October 31, 2009)

Plato Pavlatos, Chairman

James N. Doyle, Vice Chairman

Mark Robertson, Treasurer

Pamela Cross Young, PhD, Secretary

D. Donald Jones, Executive Committee Member

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STANDING COMMITTEES

EXECUTIVE

Exercises all authority of the Board of Trustees in the management of the Foundation between meetings of the Board of Trustees and shall consist of the officers of the corporation.

NOMINATING

Identifies persons to fill member vacancies and officers on the Board of Trustees and makes recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

FINANCE

Advises the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees concerning policies and procedures for the financial management of the assets of the Foundation including such matters as budget, investment policies, financial reporting procedures, and accounting, audit and financial management policies.

AUDIT

Composed of members of the Executive Committee and the Finance Committee, reviews and recommends to the Board of Trustees the annual consolidated financial audit report.

PROGRAM AND PLANNING

Assists the Executive Director and advises the Board of Trustees in matters of program planning and development. Synthesizes information from planning retreats; assists in the development of an annual work plan and monitors progress toward meeting objectives of the plan.

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AD HOC COMMITTEES

CODE OF REGULATIONS/BY LAW

Reviews the Code of Regulations and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees for amendments. Proposes bylaws as necessary.

DEVELOPMENT

Composed of members from the community and representatives from the Board of Trustees, acts as a high level “think tank” to set long-term funding goals and strategies for the Foundation and advises the Board of Trustees in matters relating to strategic and financial planning and fund development, including identifying/evaluating new sources of revenue and investment.

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Composed of members from the community and representatives from the Finance Committee, advises the Board of Trustees on investment management, investment policies, and engaging of investment advisors or consultants.

PHYSICIAN ADVISORY

Composed of physician members of the Board of Trustees and practitioners from the community, advises the Board of Trustees regarding areas of mutual interest, including:

• Role of CHF as a 50% corporate parent of Community Mercy Health System and its relationship with Catholic Healthcare Partners

• Policies and procedures that affect physicians

• Business partnerships with physicians

• Clinical services relative to women’s health, reproductive health and niche health services that CHF may offer

• Springfield Regional Medical Center/CHF Pavilion downtown campus

• Refining and clarifying CHF’s community benefit, public image and identity

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Composed of members from the community and one representative from the Board of Trustees, sets policy and provides guidance for the Reproductive Health Education Collaborative. The Council collects and disseminates local data; identifies gaps and determines needs; identifies target audiences for programming; establishes appropriate programs and monitors and evaluates programs; and helps build community support for comprehensive sexuality education.

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS

EXECUTIVE
	Plato Pavlatos. Chair
	James Doyle, Vice Chair
	Mark Robertson, Treasurer
	Pamela Young, Ph.D., Secretary
	D.Donald Jones

NOMINATING
	D. Donald Jones, Chair
	Mary Jo Groves, M.D.
	Tina Koumoutsos

FINANCE
	Mark Robertson, Chair
	Tina Koumoutsos
	James Doyle
	D. Donald Jones

AUDIT
	Mark Robertson, Chair
	James Doyle
	Plato Pavlatos
	D. Donald Jones
	Tina Koumoutsos
	Pamela Young

PROGRAM & PLANNING
	Richard Marsh, M.D., Chair
	Shawn Osterholt, M.D.
	Pamela Young
	Mary Jo Groves, M.D.
	John Marr

DEVELOPMENT
	James Peifer, Chair
	Plato Pavlatos
	Mark B. Robertson
		Community Members:
		R. Andrew Bell
		John Detrick
		Karen Duncan
		Kelly Evans-Wilson
		Steve Feagins, M.D.
		C. Jeanine Hufford
		Joseph Jackson
		Kamel Abraham, M.D.
		Hans J. Wagner
		George Walker

PHYSICIAN ADVISORY
	Richard Marsh, M.D., Chair (Pathology)
	Shawn Osterholt, M.D. (Obstetrics/Gynecology)
	Mary Jo. Groves, M.D., ex officio (Internal Medicine)
		Community Members:
		Jennifer Daniels, M.D. (General Surgery)
		Thomas Dunaway, M.D. (Obstetrics/Gynecology)
		Eric Espinosa, M.D. (Urology)
		Stephen Feagins, M.D. (Internal Medicine)
		Richard Furay, M.D. (General Surgery)
		Richard McNeely, D.O. (Obstetrics/Gynecology)
		Annette Nathan, M.D. (Emergency Medicine)
		Candy Rinehart, CNP (Family Practice)
		David Zainey, M.D. (Neonatology)

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE ADVISORY COUNCIL
	Pamela Young
		Community Members:
		Kathie Harbaugh, Coordinator
		Barb Bader
		Susan Bailey
		Julia Black
		Brenda Carter
		Christina Conover
		Clara Copeland
		Stefania Falke
		Marie Flickinger
		Sarah Garten
		Peggy Kelly
		Cindy Kuntz McCurdy
		Kathryn McKee, M.D.
		Adriane Miller
		Winkie Mitchell
		Mindy Fuller O’Donnell, RN
		Sheila Pena, RN
		William M. Salyers
		Stacia Smith
		Susan Weaver, RN

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STAFF

	Faye M. Flack Executive Director faye.flack@communityhospitalfoundation.org 937-328-8841

	Charlotte Conley Development Director charlotte.conley@communityhospitalfoundation.org 937-328-9489

	Tina Bowermeister Administrative Assistant tina.bowermeister@communityhospitalfoundation.org

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