Board of Directors
UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center is governed by a volunteer board of directors. The board appoints its own members from GRMC's service area. Their primary functions are to:
- Establish the mission and vision.
- Strategically plan for the future.
- Appoint members of the medical staff.
- Approve the annual budget and provide financial oversight.
- Monitor overall quality of services.
- Appoint the chief executive.
The directors, also called trustees, represent communities as well as business, industry and community groups. Much of GRMC's success may be attributed to the trustee's diversity: in occupations, ages, perspectives and places of residence.
Jodi Cahalan, PhD
Professional Role
Dean of the College of Health Science, Des Moines University
Education
BS, PA, MHA, MPH, Des Moines University
PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Community/Volunteer Role
- United Way of Central Iowa, Health Cabinet
Term
Serving on the board since 2014
Ronald Collins, MD
Professional Role
Grinnell Regional Medical Center Internal Medicine physician, Poweshiek assistant medical examiner; Associate Professor of Medicine Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Iowa National Guard physician
Education
BS, Norwich University Military College of Vermont; United States Army Reserve 91 A Combat Medic, 91 C Practical Nurse; MD, Ross University School of Medicine; Internal Medicine Residency, University of Illinois School of Medicine at Peoria; American Board of Internal Medicine
Community/Volunteer Role
- Grinnell Fire Dept. Medical Director
- Society of Hospital Medicine
- American College of Physicians
- Iowa State Medical Society
- GRMC Medical Staff, Past President
Term
Serving on the board since 2014
Darwin Copeman
Professional Role
Retired CEO of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company
Education
BA, University of Northern Iowa; University of Iowa, Leadership Program Graduate
Community/Volunteer Role
- Finance Committee Member, United Methodist Church
Term
Serving on the board since 2019
Laura Ferguson, MD
Professional Role
Family medicine physician, Family Medicine
Education
BA, Grinnell College
MD, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Practice Residency, North Iowa Mercy Family Practice, Mason City
Chief Resident recognition 1997-1998
Community/Volunteer Role
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GRMC Medical Staff, Past President
- Grinnell College Board of Trustees
Term
Serving on the board since 2006
Also served from 2002-2004
Ed Hatcher
Professional Role
Farmer and former high school science teacher
Education
Two BS degrees from Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State University); MS, University of Northern Iowa; completed post-graduate work studies at University of Iowa
Community/Volunteer Role
- American Hospital Association, Member of the Committee on Governance and Committee on Research
- Governor's Council on Agricultural Education
- Iowa Hospital Association, Member of the Council on Education and Member Services
- Iowa Academy of Science, Elected to Fellow Status
- Iowa Science Teachers, Past President
Term
Serving on the board since 2008
Also served from 1990-1999
Wendy Kadner
Professional Role
Vice president for Team Resources, Recruiting and Human Capital Management at Divurgent, Virginia; and owner of Grandma's House
Education
BA, Simpson College
MHSA, University of Kansas
Community/Volunteer Role
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
- Poweshiek Animal League Shelter
Position
Past Chair
Term
Serving on the board since 2011
Rachael Kinnick
Professional Role
Executive Director, Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
Education
BA, University of Iowa
Community/Volunteer Role
- Grinnell United Way, Board Member
- Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives, Board Member
- Friends of Rock Creek State Park Member
Term
Serving on the board since 2019
Sally Lang
Professional Role
Retired Licensing Manager, Deere & Company, Moline, IL
Education
BS, Iowa State University
Community/Volunteer Role
- Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Foundation Board, Chair
- Waterford Development Group, Co-owner and Secretary/Treasurer
- GRMC Auxiliary, Lifetime Member
- Grinnell Tourism Committee Member
- PEO, Chapter NF
- Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
- Levart Women's Group, Past President, Current Member
Position
Treasurer
Term
Serving on the board since 2012
Allan F. Maly
Professional Role
Retired from AT&T and Bell Laboratories
Retired from European Council of International Schools
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering, The University of Iowa; MBA, Drake University
Community/Volunteer Role
- Lions International
- Grinnell College International Student Host Family
Position
Secretary
Term
Serving on the board since 2013
Bill Menner
Professional Role
Founder of The Bill Menner Group
Education
BA and MA, The Ohio State University
Community/Volunteer Role
- Grinnell College, Basketball Announcer
- Iowa Rural Health Association, Board Member
Position
Chair
Term
Serving on the board since 2009
Sid Ramsey
Professional Role
Vice President, Strategic Business Development, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
Education
MA, University of Iowa (Audiology); MBA, Iowa State University
Community/Volunteer Role
- American Red Cross, Iowa Region Board Member
- Tax Payers Association of Central Iowa, Board Member
- Downtown Community Alliance, Board Member and Treasurer
- SafeNetRX, Board Member
- EMS Alliance of Iowa, Board Member
Term
Serving on the board since 2018
Sarah Smith
Professional Role
Program and Communication Manager, Grinnell College Office of Community Enhancement and Engagement
Education
BS, Luther College
Community/Volunteer Role
- Dollars for Scholars, Board Member
- Grinnell-Newburg Education Excellence, Board Member
- Grinnell-Newburg Community High School, Girls Swim Coach
- Grinnell Parks and Rec, Youth Swimming Coach
- Grinnell Newburg Student Improvement Advisory Committee, Board Member
Term
Serving on the board since 2014
David Stark
Professional Role
President & CEO, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
Education
BA in Management, Iowa State University; MA, University of Iowa
Community/Volunteer Role
- American Heart Association Board
- Iowa Hospital Association Board
- Greater Des Moines Partnership Board
- Principal Charity Classic Board
- Iowa Public Television Board
Term
Serving on the board since 2018
David Stoakes, EdD
Professional Role
Education Consultant
University of Northern Iowa, Adjunct Instructor
Education
BA, Central College; MA and EdD, University of Northern Iowa
Community/Volunteer Role
- Grinnell Lions Club
- Grinnell Golf and Country Club, Board Member
- Grinnell Newburg Educational Excellence, Board Member
Position
Chair Elect
Term
Serving on the board since 2014
Douglas J. Van Daele, MD, FACS
Professional Role
Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs; Executive Director, University of Iowa Physicians; Professor, Otolaryngology, University of Iowa
Education
BS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa College of Engineering; MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Community/Volunteer Role
- Volunteer with Iowa City Public & Private Schools
Term
Serving on the board since 2019