Board of Directors
We thank all Board members for generously sharing their expertise and commitment. You make a difference in people’s lives!
The Board of Directors
Lisa Schiller, PhD, RN, APNP, President
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Maribeth Woodford, Executive Director
Chippewa Valley Free Clinic
Thomas Misfeldt
Weld Riley S.C.
Victoria VandeZande, MD, Vice President
Prevea Health
Corey Conrath, DO
Marshfield Health System
Dena Clark
Royal Credit Union
Penny Svee, RN, Secretary
Oak Leaf Surgical Hospital
Lawrence Lightfield
Royal Credit Union
Remax Real Estate
Danny Pohnl, Treasurer
Nicolet Bank
Richard Hanna, MD
Mayo Clinic Health System
Scott Webb
Stifel/Webb Investment Group
Sean Tarpenning, DDS, Dental Director
Hebert Dental
Travis Christman, RN
HSHS Sacred Heart
Allison Gosbin
Eau Claire City-County Health Department
Lori Whitis, MD, Medical Director
Chippewa Valley Free Clinic
Mel Jahnke
ROI Technology Consulting
Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Committees
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- Executive Committee: Assesses the need for new practices & policies; Evaluates the governance of the organization & recommends improvements
- Nominating Committee: Leads the search & elections of new Board members, maintaining Board leadership and integrity
- Personnel Committee: Responsible for personnel decisions related to the Executive Director and other professional staff
- Finance Committee: Provides leadership for financial decisions (e.g., assists in developing annual budget and makes financial recommendations to the full Board)
- Patient Care Committee: Sets standards for patient care; Determines formulary; Brings best practices to the CVFC
- Public Relations Committee: Develops a public relations annual plan; Ensures all media channels represent and promote the Clinic at the highest level
- Special Events and Raffle Committee: Determines special events for annual fundraising plan; most Board members serve on this committee
- Business Partners Committee: Establishes and maintains relationships with business partners in the community to secure financial support for the CVFC
- Volunteer Committee: Supports the CVFC as a volunteer organization; Determines need, leads volunteer recruitment, & strategizes long term plans
- Discovery and Development Committee: Determines the Clinic’s direction as affected by (a) the Affordable Care Act, (b) gaps in health care services, and (c) changes in community health care needs
