Nevada

The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.

Board of Directors

Wendy Lawson
Chair
System Director of Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, and Sleep Center
Oklahoma Heart Hospital

Craig Litle
Immediate Past Chair
Vice President, Mortgage Lending
BancFirst

Chris Haworth
Chair Elect
Vice President Revenue Requirements,
Xcel Energy

Grant Smedley
Nominating Chair
Director, Resource Planning, Acquisition, and Development
SRP

Karen Bejarano
Vice President
TrueWest Credit Union

Larry Blumenthal
System VP of Finance/CFO, Physician Enterprise
Common Spirit Health

Matt Grimes
Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology

Karen Smoot
Divisional Vice President Network Management
Health Care Service Corp

Larry Rodgers
CEO
Kindred New Mexico

Shellie Croy
Vice President Personal Client Services
RHSB Insurance

Brad Morgan
CEO
Kindred Dallas

Courtney Hutchison
Market President - Colorado
MJ Insurance

Jan Eyer
Senior Vice President of Field Operations
United Healthgroup/Optum

Wendy Sparks
Accountant
Carl E. Gungoll Exploration LLC

Helen Harmon
Philanthropist

Michael Siler
President
Practical Strategic Solutions

Tammy Rocker
Divison Vice President, Southwest
American Lung Association

Terri Bailey (Oklahoma)
Executive Director

Victoria Byrd (New Mexico)
Development Director & Market Lead

Charlotte Maffia (Texas)
Executive Director

Donna Peace (Colorado)
Executive Director

Deborah Thompson (Nevada)
Executive Director

TBD (Arizona)
Executive Director

Tammy Rocker
Division Vice President
Southwest Region

Elizabeth Walton (Arizona)
Executive Director

Charlotte Maffia (Texas)
Executive Director

Ellen Penrod (Colorado)
Executive Director

Terri Bailey (Oklahoma)
Executive Director

Shannon Proctor (Nevada)
Executive Director

Victoria Byrd (New Mexico)
Development Director and Market Lead

The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.

Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.

The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Many thanks to our current Nevada Board of Directors for their outstanding support!

Matthew Grimes, MBA, RT
Board Chair Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology

Michael N. Feder
Member
Dickenson Wright

Mindy Kermes
VP, Sr Relationship Manager
Lexicon Bank

Lisa King
Area VP of National Business Development & Strategy
Gentiva Health Services

Brian Kleven
Nevada Market CFO
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Hospitals

Brett Lashbrook
Owner & CEO
Las Vegas Lights FC

Bernadette Mae Longo, PhD, RN, CNL
Associate Professor Emerita
University of Nevada-Reno, Orvis School of Nursing
Nevada Nurses Association – President District 1

Dr. Vishisht Mehta MBBS
Director of Interventional Pulmonology, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada.
Department Chair of Pulmonology & Teaching Faculty, Mountain View Hospital

Mike Murphy
President
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Nevada

Jamal Parker
Chief Growth Officer
Mass Media Marketing

Bud Schawl
Executive Director
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)

John (Jack) Smith
Asset Protection Manager
Prada Group

Sarah Sarich
Chief Operating Officer
CardiaCare Rehab & Wellness

Erin Swenson
Chief Operating Officer
Valley Hospital Medical Center

The American Lung Association Emeritus Board is an esteemed advisory body comprised of distinguished individuals who have previously served on the Board of Directors of the American Lung Association (ALA). Selected for their exceptional contributions to the organization's mission, these seasoned leaders continue to provide invaluable guidance and strategic support, drawing upon their extensive expertise and dedication to the promotion of lung health and the eradication of lung diseases. As trusted advocates, the Emeritus Board members play a vital role in shaping the ALA's long-term vision and bolstering its impact on lung health nationwide.

Shelley Berkley
Previously served as CEO and Senior Vice President
Touro University Western Division

Linn Billingsley
Vice President of Regional Operations
Kindred Healthcare Inc

Jessica Hensler
Chief Operating Officer
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center

Todd Hoff
Chief Executive Officer
PAM Health

Kelly LeGrow
Vice President
Brown & Brown Insurance of Nevada, Inc.

Steve Shell
Chief Executive Officer
Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute
Renown Health

Larry Staples
President
in2IT Architecture

Pete Sabal
Vice President, Network Contracting
Optum

Shannon Proctor
Executive Director

JoAnna Strother
Senior Director | Advocacy | AZ, NM, NV

Shantele Batt
Development Director

Sherry Alexis
Development Manager

Candace Alexander
Director | Health Promotions | Western

Melissa Ramos
Sr. Manager | Advocacy, Clean Air