Our Team and Board

Making a difference for the families in our care.

Board Officers

Kelly A. Janszen, Chair

Community Volunteer

Jennifer Dougherty, Vice Chair

Chief Human Resources Officer

CareSource

Howard Poopola, Vice Chair

Vice President

Corp. Food Technology & Regulatory Compliance, The Kroger Company

Brianna Ritz

Senior Vice President and Client Advisor

Rockefeller Global Family Office

Dan Vogelpohl, Treasurer

Principal

Wealth Dimensions

Laurence Jones, Secretary

President & Co-Founder

RiskVersity

Board Members

Jagdish Bhati

Chief Executive Officer

Serene Suites Memory Care

Sylvia Buxton

President & CEO

Perfetti Van Melle North America

Leigh Chamness

Owner/Operator

McDonald’s Restaurants

Vickie Davies

Finance/Audit Professional

Dr. Sheela Geraghty

Professor of Pediatrics

UC College of Medicine

Eric Godlove

Owner/Operator

McDonald’s Restaurants

Michelle Hudgens

Vice President, Finance & Operations, Heart Institute

Cincinnati Children’s

Brian Kilroy

Owner/Operator

McDonald’s Restaurants

Kyle Kinney

Owner/Operator

McDonald’s Restaurants

Neil Mullen

Red Shoe Crew

Director, IT Finance

Western & Southern Financial Grp.

Jeff Orschell

Principal (retired)

Ernst & Young

Larry Rover

President

Rover Geospatial

Julie Scanlan

Nurse Manager

NICU, Miami Valley Hospital

Michael J. Sewell

Chief Financial Officer

Cincinnati Financial Corporation

Erica Shadoin

Owner/Operator

McDonald’s Restaurants

Jeff Spanbauer

Co-Founder and Chairman

Relevate Health

Nancy Sparks

CEO

Kerry Automotive Group

Robert J. Stenger

President/CEO

The Cincinnati Mine & Machinery Co.

Dr. Peter J. Stern

Orthopedic Surgeon, UC Health

Professor, UC College of Medicine

Brandon Stock

Senior Vice President, Innovation & Strategy

VITAS Healthcare

John Strawser

Former Chief Operating Officer – Current Board of Directors

Valley Interior Systems, Inc.

Teresa Tanner

Founder & CEO

Reserve Squad

Amy Thorson

Corporate Director of Patient and Family Experience

Dayton Children’s Hospital

Barbara F. Tofani

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer

Cincinnati Children’s

Judith Van Ginkel

Professor Emeritus

Every Child Succeeds Cincinnati Children’s

University of Cincinnati

Kristen Hall Wevers

Senior Executive Advisor

BPD Healthcare Agency

Administration

Jenn Loeb

Jennifer Loeb

Chief Executive Officer

Advancement

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Beth Groff

Director of Philanthropy

Zach McGinty

Development Outreach Coordinator

Lisa M. Medeiros

Database Development Manager

Deborah Neely

Volunteer and Family Resource Manager

Kirstin Weaver

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Program

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Cara Arnold

Director of RMHC Programs

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Jenni Jent

Family Services Associate Director

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Kelly Pelfrey

Manager of Family Rooms

Kristin Bradenburg

Kristin Bradenburg

Guest Services Manager

Lisa Brookman

Lisa Brookman

Guest Services Manager

Teresa Glenn

Teresa Glenn

Guest Services Manager

Chasity Pachin

Guest Services Manager

Phillip Hand

Hospitality

Kristy Wilson

Hospitality

Part-Time Guest Service Associates

  • Laila Blumer
  • Peggy Collins
  • Rhonda Finley
  • Terry Pacura
  • Cindy Payne
  • Tosha Sharp
  • Diana Sprowl
  • Angela Stollings
  • Kathryn Tarbert
  • Art Williams
  • Brenda Wills
  • Anna Wilson
  • Ashley Zehring

Our Culture

You matter here. We lead with compassion, empowering each other to create a community of belonging where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected. Our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives, and contributions of each person. By working together, communicating openly, and assuming positive intent, we build trust and connection. We cultivate a caring, supportive environment, always striving to provide the best care for the families who rely on us. And through it all, we remember to have fun because joy is essential to what we do.