Board of Directors

WMed is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The Board of Directors is comprised of 11 representatives from Western Michigan University, Ascension Borgess, Bronson Healthcare, community members, and a faculty member elected by the faculty of the medical school. The Board is responsible for oversight of the medical school including adherence to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. 

Edward B. MontgomeryEdward B. Montgomery, PhD
Chair of the Board
President
Western Michigan University
Robert G. Sawyer, MDRobert G. Sawyer, MD
The Hal B. Jenson, MD Dean
WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Bill MannsBill Manns
Secretary of the Board
President & CEO
Bronson Healthcare Group
Jeanne BlondiaJeanne Blondia
Treasurer of the Board
Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
Stryker Corporation
Grace LubwamaGrace Lubwama, PhD
President and CEO
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Jeff PattonJeff Patton
CEO
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
Consuelo Shank, WMed Board of DirectorsConsuelo Shank
Vice President, Client and Community Relations Director
PNC Bank
Jan Van Der KleyJan Van Der Kley
Vice President, Business and Finance
Western Michigan University
Dean Kindler, MD, MADean Kindler, MD, MA
Regional President and CEO
Ascension Borgess
Martinson ArnanMartinson Arnan, MD
Chief Physician Executive
Bronson Healthcare Group
Michael Redinger, MD, MAMichael Redinger, MD, MA
Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Medical Ethics, Humanities, and Law
WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine