FOCUS WINTER 2017
IT BEGINS WITH US... DEAR FRIENDS,
As you will read in the following pages, we’re celebrating Spring and new beginnings at St. Mary. While I am not new to St. Mary, it is my pleasure to now serve as the Foundation Board Chair. I wish to thank Todd Buch for his past leadership in this role and for his continued support, as well as that of George Heyrich, MD and Mary Smithson, all of whom have agreed to remain involved John Gilbert with the Board as Advisory Members after their terms ended in December. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Tom Bell, John Folz, Howard Hopenwasser, DMD,Vincent Murphy and Charlene Schwartz to the Foundation Board. I look forward to working with them and the entire Board to advance the mission and vision of St. Mary.
As you read, you will also discover a new face added to the Foundation staff. Please join me in welcoming Heather Wiley, CFRE to the position of Vice President. Heather brings with her a wealth of skill and experience that I am certain will help guide the Foundation in its mission to support and enhance the delivery of healthcare at St. Mary through raising funds and building relationships. I hope that you will be able to join us at an upcoming event, such as the annual Spring Gala, and meet Heather in person. Please continue reading to find additional information about Heather, the Gala, and other St. Mary news.
Finally, I would like to thank you for being part of the St. Mary community and for your support throughout the year. St. Mary exists to serve the healthcare needs of our community because of our community. You make it all possible.
Best Wishes.
John Gilbert Foundation Board Chair
NEW BEGINNINGS From Gala to new VP, exciting Spring changes are in the air
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ach year when winter turns to spring the days get warmer and brighter, trees and flowers begin to bloom once again. As we head into this period of renewal, we at the Foundation have some exciting “new beginnings” to share.
First, we are so pleased to welcome Heather Wiley, CFRE as Vice President of the St. Mary Foundation. She holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State University in Ohio. Heather’s experience includes serving as the Vice President for Development at Penn Medicine and similar roles with the Geisinger Health System, the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, TX. Heather is an extremely accomplished development professional with a strong mentoring leadership style and extensive fundraising experience and success. She formally assumed her role on March 6. We look forward to working with Heather to continue building the relationships and securing the funds necessary to ensure everyone in Bucks County has access to the highest quality, compassionate healthcare right in their own backyards.
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