Board of Directors for Benefis Foundation

It’s our job to maximize the good we can all do together. We make sure 100 percent of all donations directly support the programs you earmark them for.

Board of Directors

Without the generous efforts of those who give their time and talent to serve on our board, Benefis Foundation would not exist. Our board of directors consists of volunteers, elected at the Foundation’s annual general meeting to serve busy three-year terms.

2023 Officers

Jerry L. Lehman
Chair
Certified Public Accountant, JCCS Certified Public Accountants

Debra J. Ammondson
Vice Chair
Retired Manager of Outpatient Therapies, Benefis Health System

Randy Boysun
Treasurer
Certified Public Accountant, Douglas Wilson & Company PC

Sandi R. Wilson 
Secretary
Office Manager, Cascade Electric

2023 Directors

Richard D. Blevins, MD
Physician, Benefis Health System

Jared Brown
Managing Partner and Founder, PathWise Partners

Eric Hinebauch
Insurance Agent, Farmer's Union

Stephen L'Heureux
Owner, Stephen L'Heureux Architecture

Kassie Longfellow
Financial Advisor, D.A. Davidson Companies

Jon McCarty
Attorney, Scott, Tokerud and McCarty, PC

Dean A. Nelson
Retired Investment Advisor, RBC Wealth Management

James R. Simmons
Sales and Service Manager, National Laundry Company

Joan Tierney
Registered Nurse, Benefis Health System + Community Volunteer

Erin Townsend
Business Banking Officer, Bravera Bank

Cathie Tronson
President, Eagle Beverage

2023 Ex-Officio Board Members

Forrest G. Ehlinger
Chief Resources Officer and Executive Vice President
Benefis Health System

Shannon E. Hoiland
Senior Vice President, Commercial Group Manager
Market President, Bravera Bank

Benefis Health System Founding Board of Directors

J. W. Bloemendaal, MD*
James D. Eidson, MD
Gaee M. Ellis*
Sandra L. Geske*
Gregory J. Hatley
Jane C. Hibbard*
Paul C. Husted
Richard E. Lauritzen, MD
Barbara L. Moe*
Nancy M. O’Brien
M. Kathy Rice
Shirlee J. Thiebes*
Rodney C. Thorne
Evie A. Ugrin
Virginia H. Wieck*
Carter Williams*
Milton O. Wordal*
Frances M. Wylder

*Deceased