About Us

The UnityPoint Health - Central Illinois Foundation is committed to generating resources for the sustainability and advancement of healthcare in Greater Peoria and surrounding communities. The generosity of individuals, businesses and foundations has given us the ability to touch the lives of our community through numerous enhancements to the health services provided at our hospitals and surrounding clinics. 

We invite you to impact the future of health in your community through a contribution to the UnityPoint Health - Central Illinois Foundation. Your gift, large or small, will be combined with gifts from others who recognize the importance of health care and want to ensure quality care for future generations. 

UnityPoint Health - Central Illinois Foundation Team

Mike Unes, Vice President UnityPoint Health Foundation (309) 672-4432 E-Mail Mike

Nicole Hayse, Director of Development (309) 671-8350 E-Mail Nicole

UnityPoint Health - Central Illinois Foundation Board Members

• Bob Gates – Chair

• Jenna Cicciarelli Wiesner - Vice Chair

• Christopher Atkinson

• Dr. Joseph Couri

• Tom Fliege

• Mark Harman

• Aaron Kilgore

• Keith Knepp, MD

• Matthew Mamer

• Sandi McCartney

• Dr. Matt McMillin

• Brandon Moss

• Keely Nieukirk

• Julie Rock

• Julie Russell

• Leanne Skuse

• David Wentworth

Service League & Service Auxiliary Representatives

• Diane McCormick, President, UPH - Methodist Service League

• Kathy Abbott, President, UPH - Proctor Service Auxiliary

Methodist College Representative

• Dr. James Dire, Chancellor & President

Pekin Foundation Representative

• Maria Hornstein

Emeritus

• Dr. Lorin Whitaker

• Michael Landwirth

• Alice LeFevre

• Barbara Spurgeon