COLUMBIA, Tenn. — The Maury Regional Health Care Foundation announced appointments to its board of directors for 2025 during the group’s recent January meeting.
All officers have been reappointed into their roles, including Kelley McCall as chair, Emily McKnight as secretary, Stephen Hughes as treasurer and Maury Regional Health CEO Martin Chaney, MD, in an advisor role for the Foundation.
“The leadership from the Foundation board of directors is critical to the success of the Foundation,” said Dr. Chaney. “Their guidance and financial support have assisted us in advancing the mission of the Foundation since its inception in 2006. I am very grateful for all board members.”
During the board’s January meeting, the Foundation also recognized board members that are transitioning to board ambassadors, thanking them for their many years of service. These board ambassadors include Chaz Molder, Edward Moore, Ty Cobb, Tom Grosko and David Baxter.
The board also welcomed five new members:
Brent Allred serves as associate general counsel for the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee. Allred has 15 years of experience managing legal and human resources affairs in the areas of agriculture, insurance or real estate law. He completed his bachelor’s degree in finance and a Master of Business Administration at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Forrest B. Bruch, Jr., is retired after working more than 30 years in investment management and private equity investing. Bruch most recently served as the director and chief financial officer of an educational software company. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, with a bachelor’s degree in economics and received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas.
David Locke currently serves as vice president of state government relations for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Locke has worked in health care and government relations for more than 40 years. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Kristi Martin is retired after serving as the executive director of Columbia Main Street Corporation for 24 years. She serves on the James K. Polk Steering Committee and the Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals in addition to working for her family business: Cramer Corporation. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Gaye Pike is a certified financial planner with decades of experience in accounting and working in the brokerage industry. She has served on several boards, including Columbia Noon Rotary, United Way of Maury County and Blood Assurance. She received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.
The board of directors for the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation consists of 23 voting members, 14 board ambassadors and nine emeritus members. View the full roster at MauryRegional.com/Foundation.
The Foundation works to expand health care services and community outreach programs throughout southern Middle Tennessee. Established in 2006, it provides support, health care services and a caring environment for individuals not able to obtain appropriate care. Since its formation, the Foundation has provided more than $5.1 million in programs and services.
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