Meet Our Board of Directors
Dr. John Welch, M.D.
Vice Chairperson of the Board
John Welch, M.D. has been a Family Practice Physician in Terre Haute for nearly 40 years. He has served in leadership roles at Union Hospital and skilled nursing facilities. He has a special interest in Sports Medicine. Dr. Welch is involved in Saint Joseph University Parish in Terre Haute, an Extra Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist, and an ACTS Retreat Core Team Facilitator. He enjoys spending time with family, sports, and traveling. He recently retired and hopes to spend even more time with these interests. He has been a Providence Health Care Board member for 4 years.
Brandon Henman
Treasurer of the Corporation
Brandon Henman is the President of Gartland Foundry, Terre Haute. Henman is a Terre Haute native who was born and raised there. Henman received an undergraduate degree in finance with a minor in accounting and an MBA from Indiana State University. In 2023, he accepted a new opportunity to join Gartland Foundry in Terre Haute, where he currently serves as the Vice President of Finance. Previously, he spent many years working at The Hometown Savings Bank; and FKA Terre Haute Savings Bank, where he served as a Vice President of the bank’s commercial lending department. He also enjoyed several years as an adjunct management instructor and giving back to his alma mater, ISU’s Scott College of Business. In 2016, he was honored by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce in being named one of their 12 under 40 award recipients. He has been blessed to serve in many leadership capacities at for-profit and non-profit organizations within the community; including Meals on Wheels of Terre Haute, TREES Inc., Terre Haute City Tree Advisory Board, Networks Mentor at ISU, Junior Achievement, Reading Neighbors at Lost Creek Elementary, and Gartland Foundry to name a few. In his free time, he enjoys spending it with his wife, Sarah Henman, a social worker at Union Hospital in their Accountable Care Organization, and their two girls, Kylie and Karlee.
Sister Laura Parker, SP
Liaison From Members of the Corporation
Sister Laura Parker entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence in 2003. Currently, she ministers on the Congregation’s Leadership Team. Previously, Sister Laura was the Director of Spiritual Care at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago. Before joining the Congregation, she had a career in nursing and ministry as a Hospice Chaplain.
Sister Barbara Battista, SP, PA-C
Board Member
Sister Barbara entered the Sisters of Providence congregation in 1985, is a Physician Assistant, Pharmacist, and currently serves as the Justice Promoter for the Providence Community. Sister Barbara enjoys camping, kayaking, and most especially sitting around a fire with friends amongst the trees of this place we call ‘the Woods’.
Brad Crites
Board Member
Brad Crites is a Providence Associate, former webmaster, and adjunct faculty member at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. He specializes in teaching and learning, organizational culture, and change dynamics. He is committed to philanthropy and community development as a Lilly Scholar Alumnus. He currently works for Purdue University as an Educational Technology Consultant. Brad lives with his wife, Tiffany, and their children, Brooklyn and Brett, on their historic family farm near Solsberry, Indiana.
Dr. Kenneth Kigorwe, M.D.
Board Member
Dr. Kenneth Kigorwe, Medical Director at Providence Health Care, brings more than two decades of medical expertise to his role. A dedicated family medicine physician, he is passionate about preventive and promotive care, working closely with patients to understand their individual needs and create personalized treatment plans. Dr. Kigorwe embodies the spirit of a lifelong learner, continually pursuing growth and excellence to ensure the highest quality of patient care.
Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Kigorwe is actively engaged in his community. He participates in his children’s athletic activities, enjoys family travel, and is involved in a Father-Son Club focused on character development. He also takes part in church-based initiatives, reflecting his commitment to service both inside and outside the clinical setting
Dr. Marcia Ann Miller
Board Member
Dr. Marcia Ann Miller is the current Dean of the Division of Nursing and Sciences at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She has been a nurse since 1974 and has held various roles in healthcare administration and higher education. Her approach to leadership is based on the theories of servant leadership and Strengths-based Leadership. Her mission is to help others reach success as they have defined. Her morning prayer is to offer each day for the highest and best good.
Dr. Janie Myers, DO, DFACOS, FACS
Board Member
Janie Myers, DO, DFACOS, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced fellowship training in laparoscopic surgery. A graduate of Spelman College and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed her surgical residency in Chicago and fellowship in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Myers is a Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and a Fellow of both ACOS and the American College of Surgeons. She has held multiple national leadership roles, including Past Secretary/Treasurer of the ACOS Board of Governors and Past Chair of the ACOS General Surgery Section, and continues to serve on national committees promoting diversity, education, and physician leadership.
Active in her community, Dr. Myers serves as Vigo County Coroner, Medical Board Advisor for the Wabash Valley Breast Cancer Survivors, and Board Member of the Minority Health Coalition of Terre Haute. She has been recognized as a Terre Living Woman in Business honoree (2022) and a Nexstar National Remarkable Women finalist (2023). A proud mother, mentor, and volunteer, she is passionate about advancing wellness, education, and equity in healthcare.**
Sister Mary Beth Klingel, SP
Board Member
Sister Mary Beth Klingel is the Coordinator of Guest Services for Woodhaven at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, where those on campus for a visit or an event can stay overnight. She also serves as a volunteer for PHC where she visits many patients, families, and even team members. Sister Mary Beth has served two terms on the General Council of the Sisters of Providence; during the second five-year term she was liaison to PHC and Ministry of Care. Prior to serving as a liasion, she served five years in formation ministry for the SPs as Director of Novices and in Parish Pastoral Ministry for nearly thirty years. Sister Mary Beth has served as a Sister of Providence for 58 years and continues to share in the mission of the Sisters of Providence through her daily work.
Michelle Rodgers, CPA
Board Member
Michelle has been a CPA for 15 years. She and her husband, Chris, own Rodgers CPA Group LLC in Brazil, IN. Her practice areas include individual, corporate, and partnership taxation and consulting and payroll services. She enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering in the local community.
Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP
Board Member
Sister Denise Wilkinson entered the Sisters of Providence in 1963. Over more than six decades of service, she has taught high school students and held leadership roles in education and ministry, including serving as Vice President of Student Affairs at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Within the Sisters of Providence, her ministries have included Postulant and Novice Director, Director of Mission Advancement, five years as a councilor on the leadership team, and ten years as General Superior of the Congregation. In her current volunteer role, Sister Denise remains an active and frequent presence at Providence Health Care.
Board Members Not Pictured:
Christine Hollowell, Board Member
Kim Pfrank, Board Member
What are you waiting for?
The Providence Healthcare Board of Directors is a dynamic group that convenes quarterly to drive the organization’s growth and progress. Attendance and active participation in meetings are essential to our continued success, and we deeply appreciate the dedication of each member. If you want to join the PHC Board of Directors, don’t hesitate to contact our President and CEO, Mandy Lynch, at mlynch@phcwoods.org.