Board of Trustees – Officers

Joe Abouzeid
Joe, his wife Sarah, and their two kids arrived in the Miami Valley late in 2012 from New England when Joe accepted his new position running WDTN-TV and Dayton’s CW. “I’m thrilled to be serving on the board of such a great organization. It’s easy to understand why Keeping Families Close is such an important mission.“ He and his family reside in Springboro.

Rita Cyr
Rita joined RMHC’s leadership team in 2002. She has worked in non-profit administration for her entire professional career in positions committed to improving the lives of women, children, and families. Rita has been an active member of Dayton Rotary since 2005. She is a graduate of Ohio University and Leadership Dayton.

Tim Greenlee
Tim currently serves as the Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Marketing in the Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Oxford, OH. He previously served as the Farmer School’s Associate Dean for Curriculum and Director of the Farmer School’s Honors Program. A native of North Carolina, Tim is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island (PhD), Elon University (MBA) and Appalachian State University (BSBA). In addition, he completed the Harvard University Graduate School of Education’s Management Development Program. Tim is a two-time recipient of the Farmer School of Business Teaching Excellence Award (2000 and 2012), the Miami University Faculty Diversity Award (2012) and the Miami University Alumni Association’s Effective Educator Award (2013). He has led 18 study abroad experiences, with his most recent being to South Africa. An avid collector, Tim is the owner of Tall Oaks Antiques.

Deborah Slater
Deborah is the Chief Financial Officer for Midpoint Library System. She also founded a financial consulting business in 2007 where she develops and trains entrepreneurs in startup companies. Deborah serves at the national level for Alpha Delta Pi, working on their investment portfolio. She also serves as the Treasurer for the Board of Directors of Central Connections, which focuses on the health and well-being of seniors. Deborah has three grown children and enjoys travel, golf, biking and the arts.

Nick Endsley
Nick is a corporate lawyer in Dayton and is proud to call the Miami Valley home. He is honored to be a part of RMHC and believes that the stability it provides for children and families in times of crisis is vital to the well-being of the community. Nick is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Kids in Need Foundation, and an associate member of the Board of Directors of Wright-Patt Credit Union. In his spare time Nick loves to fish and play golf.
Board of Trustees – Members

Jessie Bush
Jessie is a lifelong resident of the Dayton area. Prior to her career at Vectren, she worked for a local law form for over 20 years. Jessie enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and three lively rescue dogs. She is working toward completing her MBA. Jessie is honored to be working alongside so many talented individuals that have a strong passion for making a difference in the lives of seriously ill children and their families.

Jayne Gmeiner, MS, RN, NEA-BC
Jayne is the vice president for patient care services and chief nursing officer at Dayton Children’s Hospital. She supports the patient and family experience, leads strategic planning efforts for the Magnet-recognized nursing division, provides oversight of financial management for the nursing division, and operational oversight for all inpatient units. She has 35 years of experience in nursing excellence, directing care management and staff development. Jayne holds a master’s of science in nursing administration and a bachelor’s of science in nursing, both from Wright State University. Her evidence-based research in the profession of nursing has been published in the Journal of Nursing Administration, Heart and Lung and the Journal of Health Administration.

Eric Godlove
Eric is a third generation McDonald’s Operator originally from Sacramento, California. He and his wife Lisa, along with their two boys, moved from Arizona in 2018 for the opportunity to operate restaurants in the Greater Dayton area. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to help RMHC Dayton continue their history of providing families assistance and hope during a time of need.”

Dr. Andre Harris
Dr. Andre T. Harris Sr., MD, FACOG, is a native of South Bend, Ind. He graduated from Indiana University in South Bend with a BS in Biology before graduating from Wright State University School of Medicine (now the Boonshoft SOM).
After graduating from a residency at Miami Valley Hospital, Dr. Harris and his wife, Charlotte (RN, BSN), started Horizons Women’s Healthcare in 2006. The couple has worked together to serve the community through health fairs, athletic physicals, and mentoring of high school students through Horizons in Medicine. With a passion for hormonal balance, he presented at TedX Dayton a speech entitled “Testosterone the Hidden Key” in 2018 with more 2.5 million views on YouTube.
Dr. Harris is the current president of Gem City Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical Inc. Dr. Harris has also received numerous awards including the National Health Service Scholarship, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Top 10 African American Men, Wright State University Distinguished Alumni Award, and the Dayton Business Journal Diversity Champion Award.

Kyle Kinney
Kyle Kinney started his career at McDonald’s when he was 14 as crew and worked his way up to become an Owner/Operator in 2019. While volunteering at RMHC of Columbus from 2011-2012, he met his wife Alexis. They have been married since 2013 and have 3 cats. Kyle is a member of the Vandalia Optimist Club. He enjoys bike riding, working in the yard. and watching Netflix with the family.

Jennifer Mercurio Leen
Jennifer is the Director of Well-Being at Henny Penny. Previous to Henny Penny, Jennifer founded Inward Success, a consulting company that designs wellness programs which emphasize health living, resiliency training, and mindfulness meditation. She has taught mindfulness meditation, yoga, and health-related courses to people of all ages for 25 years and is a certified mind/body educator from the Chopra Center for Well Being in San Diego, CA. Jennifer has three children, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and yoga.

Richard Manchur
Richard serves as president of Grandview Medical Center. He previously held the position of vice president of ancillary services at Grandview Medical Center, as well as director of operational design and strategic support, and director of cardiovascular service line. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration in Finance from La Sierra University in California.

Penny Nolen
Penny lives in Springboro with her three children, Olivia, Ian, and Adam where she enjoys life on their “hobby farm”. She has a passion for giving back to the community through various organizations focused on improving the lives of children. She enjoys serving RMHC to help families stay close in times of need. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Leadership Dayton.

Jessica Ramsey
Jessica and her husband Phil have been in the Dayton area for the past four years, coming from Charleston, S.C. Her interest in the Ronald McDonald House begin in Charleston where she volunteered once a quarter to make dinner for the families staying at the House. She loves to give back to be connected and involved in her local community and is excited to serve on the Board of RMHC Dayton. Jessica is a graduate of Penn State University and is employed by PNC Bank. In her spare time she enjoys running, exploring new places in Dayton with her dog and husband, and volunteering with various organizations across the area.

Julie Scanlan
Julie has worked at MVH for 34 years and has served as a critical care nurse, clinical educator, and for the last 17 years, has been the nurse manager of the 60 bed NICU. Julie holds a Master of Science in nursing administration from Urbana University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Wright State University.
Julie experiences the benefit and importance of RMHC Dayton daily. The NICU is fortunate to have a Ronald McDonald Family Room inside Emmett’s Place, located close to the NICU. NICU parents and families have access to meals, snacks, drinks, and laundry services. These services help support and decrease the stress level of parents and families during a challenging time. Julie is excited to have the opportunity to give back to RMHC Dayton.
Julie and her husband, Jeff, are the proud parents of three adult sons and have three grandchildren.

Mariah Butler Vogelgesang
Mariah has worked for the City of Centerville since 2018. She is licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio and has held previous titles of Title IV Coordinator. She is an adjunct faculty member at Sinclair Community College.

Randy White
Born and raised in the southern coalfields of West Virginia, Randy White attended Marshall University (’89) where he played on their first National Championship football team. Randy holds two master’s degrees from West Virginia (MBA ’96 and MS- Health Care Administration ’97). Before getting into healthcare in ’97 he was employed in the industrial and performance tire industry. Since joining healthcare, he has worked in both urban and rural areas and has both for-profit and nonprofit experiences.
He is a Shriner at Dayton’s Antioch Temple and a Master Mason. Other civic and community organizations include Rotary, Kiwanis, 10-year member and past President of Indiana Rural Health Association, past Board Chair of Southern West Virginia Red Cross, and served multiple Economic Development Groups. He coached youth sports for more than 10 years and served as League Commissioner for nine years.
He has been married to Sherri L White (Carver) since 1989. They have two adult kids. They enjoy traveling, boating, and cooking.

Georgie Woessner
Georgie has been a community volunteer for nearly 50 years, beginning as a candy striper at St. Vincent’s Hospital in her hometown of Indianapolis. She retired in 2012 from Dayton Public Radio, the community’s classical music and fine arts public radio station. A graduate of DePauw University and with an MA from Villanova University, Georgie has seen first hand what a difference quality non-profit leadership and governance can make for both an organization and a community. Georgie and her husband Dwight live in Kettering and are the proud parents of three adult children.
Administration

Rita Cyr
937-224-0047
[email protected]

Maggie Weser
937-224-0047 x. 15
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Development & Marketing

Amanda Burks
937-224-0047 x. 32

Tammy Sherick
937-224-0047 x. 32

Reba Chenoweth
937-224-0047 x. 40

Susan Daly
937-224-0047 x. 32

Erika Ward
937-224-0047 x. 20
Programming

Julie Arias
937-641-5875

Cara Arnold
937-224-0047 x. 11

Tyler Brady
937-224-0047 x. 41

Jenni Jent
937-224-0047 x. 10

Sarah Keys
937-208-4561

Catherine Nelson
937-641-5875

Kelly Pelfrey
937-224-0047 x. 10
Part-Time Guest Services Managers
Peggy Collins
Kristine Lealos
Linda McIntosh
Terry Pacura
Aryana Sutton
Art Williams
Part-Time Overnight Family Care & Environmental Specialists
Angela Jenkins
Andrew Maxson
Mission Partners for More Than 40 Years

From the moment our doors first opened in 1980, local McDonald’s owner/operators, suppliers, employees, and customers have called our mission their own. Providing an invaluable partnership, McDonald’s has supported us every step of the way, fueling our growth from the original 7-guestroom House to the current 14-guestroom House and two Family Room locations.
Thanks to the unwavering support we receive from the McDonald’s Owners of Miami Valley, we are able to impact countless lives by giving children support, stability, and the best medicine of all – their families by their side.
Although McDonald’s is our largest corporate partner, RMHC Dayton is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. We rely on the support of our entire community to help achieve our goals and greatly value donations from both the community and other corporate partners.
Learn more about how McDonald’s is helping RMHC chapters here.