At its monthly meeting held December 19, 2024, the Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation elected Officers for 2025. Larry Schultz from Storm Lake was elected Chair; Suzette Radke, Aurelia, Vice-Chair; and Joshua Newhouse, Storm Lake, Secretary-Treasurer.
Other Foundation Board members are Tom Grafft, Tara Hach, Howard Hatlelid, Matt Ricklefs, Tim Smith and Jan Worthan all from Storm Lake; Barb Anderson, Alta; Emily Sievers, Albert City; and Mitch Lyman, Newell.
Tara Hach is the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Trustee currently serving as the Trustee’s liaison to the Foundation Board. Katie Schwint is the Executive Director of Community Development, assisted by Coleen Imming, Foundation Specialist.
All Foundation officers and board members are volunteers who help fulfill the health care mission of Buena Vista Regional Medical Center by securing financial support for new and expanded facilities, the latest technology and health care services provided by the medical center.
“It’s a privilege to work alongside such dedicated and compassionate individuals. Their hard work allows our BVRMC team to deliver exceptional care to our patients,” says Katie Schwint. “We are excited to support the continued growth and success of BVRMC in meeting the health care needs of our community.”
For more information about the Foundation, call 712.213.8601 or visit www.bvrmc.org.