Message From Our Board President
As a life-long educator, I have always believed in the notion that helping learners develop roots (knowledge and skills) plus wings (goals and aspirations) was a vital part of my role. In my new role as President of the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation, the notion of roots and wings reminds me of the work being done at Sheridan Memorial Hospital – providing quality health care anchored in the community while simultaneously aspiring to create opportunities that address the ever-changing needs of our community.
On a more personal level, I appreciate that Annie, my 100-year-old mother-in-love, can continue living, thriving, and creating art at the Greenhouse Living facility because the hospital has become involved in the operations. I appreciate having an easy-to-navigate Patient Portal that gives our family instant information when Annie has a medical issue. As an educator, I appreciate that the hospital encourages its staff to continue growing their skills and reaching their dreams.
For more than forty years, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation has been able to support the hospital’s establishment of roots (excellent, skilled, patient-centered care) as well as wings (expanded access, additional locations, new programs, and a continuous improvement mindset). This support, which is a testament to the generosity of our Foundation Members, has been instrumental in our growth. They are not just donors but our friends, neighbors, families, staff, businesses, and partners. Together, we’re weaving a legacy of quality community care.
Gratefully,
Sue Belish
Mission & Vision
Established in 1976, The Foundation has created a lasting legacy, as well as strategic goals for the future. It is The Foundation’s mission “to cultivate community involvement and support the hospital’s vision through advocacy, financial support, and stewardship.” We will work alongside Sheridan Memorial Hospital as we collectively strive toward the hospital’s mission to always “serve our community with excellent patient-centered care.” Funding from individual, corporate, foundation gifts, and grants enables the Foundation to financially assist Sheridan Memorial Hospital with strategic and vital healthcare projects. The importance of providing excellent, patient-centered care remains the hospital’s top priority, and The Foundation will continue to support these endeavors through significant projects and initiatives that will best serve our neighbors, donors, friends, and families. When you make a gift to Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation, 100% of your contribution goes towards ensuring innovative and superior healthcare continues to be available, right here at home.
Meet The Board
Sue Belish
President
Wendy Smith
Vice President
Yvonne Gatley
Secretary
Ryan Franklin
Treasurer
Mikole Bede Soto
Director
Chuck Burgess
Director
Gary Campbell
Director
William Doughty, MD
Director
Richard Garber
SMH Trustee Rep
Rosemary Rieder
SMH Auxiliary Rep
Joshua Scott, MD
SMH Physician Rep
Cody Sinclair
Chief Development Officer
Ada Kirven
Director of Donor Relations
Liz Dearcorn
Director of Philanthropy
Jasmine Slater
Development Coordinator
Lauren Martinsen
Foundation Coordinator
Karen Boedeker
Foundation Admin. Asst.
PO Box 391 | Sheridan, WY 82801 | 307.673.2418
smhfoundation@sheridanhospital.org
Emeritus Board Of Directors
We thank Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation retired and honorary directors who played a tremendous role in promoting the importance of a strong healthcare community and ensuring our region has excellent facilities, services, and programs available for all those in need.
Dr. Francesco Beuf
Frank Boley
Bruce Burns
Shirley Coulter
Gene Davis
Richard M. Davis, Jr.
William E. Doughty, M.D.
Matt Ebzery
Walter Gould, M.D.
Pippa Hubbard
Bill Huppert
Debbie Iverson
Rob Johnson
Vicki Jorgenson
Mary Ludemann
Sara S. Maguire, M.D.
Andrea Mellinger
Gary Miller
Karen Miller
Ron Mischke
Jill Mitchell
Everett Mohatt
Mark Murphy
Howard Mussell, M.D.
Ed Neeriemer
D. Scott Nickerson, M.D.
Dave Nicolarsen
John Pradere
Tom Richards, M.D.
Dan Riggs
Annette Rinaldo
Rita Rohrbaugh
Rick Rossa
Ernie Schmidt
David Smith
Anthony Spiegelberg
Kathy Strahan
Kirby Taylor
Jim R. Urbatchka
Kristi Von Krosigk
Joe Wright
Shirley Yager
We also honor our past directors who paved the way and helped Sheridan Memorial Hospital develop a strong philanthropic culture.
Ruth F. Adam
Gene Bondi
Jack O. Booth
Mary Gwen Brayton
Cooley O. Butler
Ray Clark
Patrick Cummings
Ky Dixon
Evelyn Ebzery
John Gable
Sue Gates
Dorothy Gibbs
Gary Gold
Jack Kibben
Donald King
Scott Ludwig
Rose Marie Madia
Harold Newton
John Patton
Rachel Pelissier
Dixie See
Seymour Thickman, M.D.