Committees

All Committee members serve as Ambassadors in our community for Med Center Health Foundation. Med Center Health Foundation is grateful for their time, talents, dedication and commitment to making a difference in our community.

INVESTMENT AND aLLOCATION cOMMITTEE

The Investment and Allocation Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Directors and assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility for investment assets of Med Center Health Foundation.

Tony Witty, Chair
Mike Cowles
Chris Guthrie
John Kelly
Clay Pendleton

Med Center Health staff
Connie Smith, President and CEO
Michele Lawless, Executive Vice President and CFO
Wade Stone, Executive Vice President

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee is dedicated to organizing and hosting the Charity Ball, the Foundation’s annual fundraiser and premier event of the season.

Lauren Griffing, Co-Chair
Tera Loague, Co-Chair

Peggy Atalla
Tammy Basham
Chelsea Bessinger
Donna Blackburn PhD, RN
Angela Bryant
Hallie Cassady
Caitlyn Combs
Gina Cowan
Kelli Disney
Claire Fuqua
Cory Geralds
Taylor Goodall
Beverly Hodges
Jake Hook
Darlene Johnson
Hannah Larin
Corie Martin
Sharon Moss
Caitlyn Murphy
Mickeye Murphy
Vimila Nathoo
Brittany Shirley
Katie Tabor
Abby Thomas
Brittany Thompson
Maggie Tidwell

Med Center Health Foundation Staff
Director of Annual Giving, Deanna Critchelow
Director of Major Gifts, Kyla Cole
Foundation Coordinator, Breona Shanklin

Make the Season Bright Committee

This task force is charged with ensuring the Make the Season Bright program is a success. A tree is lit the first week of December on The Medical Center at Bowling Green campus in remembrance of those who are no longer with us and honoring those we love and respect. Lights for the tree can be purchased for $10, $25, $50 and $100.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available. One hundred percent of all funds raised from this program benefits the Hospitality House unless otherwise designated. 

Hallie Cassady
Kelli Crawford
Lauren Griffing
Tera Loague
Cheri Natcher
Ashton Smith
Jill Sorrentino
Abby Milliken Thomas
Maggie Tidwell
Mary Vitale
Katie Wheeler

Med Center Health Foundation Staff
Director of Annual Giving, Deanna Critchelow
Director of Major Gifts, Kyla Cole
Foundation Coordinator, Breona Shanklin

Hospitality House Committee

This task force is charged with increasing the Hospitality House Endowment, established to ensure the perpetuity of the home for the future. They also have the responsibility to create awareness in the communities we serve that the home is available for patients and families of patients receiving care at The Medical Center. 


Mike Cowles
Mayor Randall Curry
John Kelly