Mercy’s Board of Directors is the agency’s governing body and make up of some of the community’s most passionate and active leaders. As such, they assist Mercy in understanding, pursuing and attaining its mission. In particular, this means:
We are grateful for this tremendous team that serves us so well!
Valerie Wilson is a senior consulting product analyst at HCA Information Technology Group. She has been with HCA for almost 20 years, and received the company’s Noel Williams Award of Excellence for outstanding service in 2016.
Education:
She completed her bachelor’s degree in Medical Records Administration/Health Information Management at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Prior to moving to Nashville and working for HCA, she served as a medical record/health information management director at various hospitals in Oklahoma from 1980 to 2001.
Personal Information:
Valerie is married to David and has three children and five grandchildren. She is a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Spring Hill, where she serves as music director and organist.
Michael (Mike) Ren is the Chief Financial Officer for Helios Energy, LLC.
Education:
Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Villanova University.
Before assuming the role of CFO at Helios Energy, he was the senior manager for financial planning and analysis at Asurion, LLC, CFO at Southern Land Company and CFO at Brach Confections.
In addition to serving on Mercy’s board, Mike serves on the Finance Board and the Parish Pastoral Council of St. Philip Catholic Church in downtown Franklin.
What do you think makes Mercy special?
Mercy serves such an important role in our community, helping to provide medical and mental health services to the underserved and the unserved. Through Mercy’s efforts, community needs are met in a manner that publicly acknowledges the importance of God’s love in our lives.
Personal Information:
Mike is married to Victoria and they have one daughter, Alison. His interests include golf, music, cars and collectibles.
Endodontic Practice Partners, Corporate Controller
Education:
Originally from Argentina, Gonzalo attended Trevecca Nazarene University on a soccer scholarship, where he earned an accounting degree and graduated magna cum laude.
After graduating, he worked at Deloitte as an external auditor for three years while also obtaining his CPA license. Later, Gonzalo spent six years at HCA followed by six years as the Director of Finance at LifePoint Health. During his time at HCA, Gonzalo earned an M.B.A. from Lipscomb University.
Personal Information:
Gonzalo has two daughters, Emma and Lexi.
Marshall Medical Center, Chaplain
Education:
Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1980. He then attended American Baptist College Seminary in Nashville followed by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1995.
The Rev. William Herbert Johnson was called to Greater First Baptist Church in Lewisburg, Tenn. November 30, 1997. In this same church, he confesses Jesus Christ as Savior under the pastorate of his father, Willie Payne Johnson. Rev. Johnson received the mantle of pastorate from the church and his father who served the church for 60 years. He is a member of the Marshall County Ministerial Alliance and currently serves as president. Herbert served as the vice president of the Middle Region in the Tennessee Baptist Missionary & Educational Convention and has served as the moderator of the Duck River Missionary Baptist District Association. He is also a member of the Marshall County Senior Citizen Board and an active member of the NAACP of Marshall County.
Personal Information:
Herbert is married to Deborah Kay (Williams), and they have two children, Christy Nicole and William Daniel Johnson.
Julia Stump is the Deputy Director of Communications for STV.
Education:
University of Tennessee and Clemson University for her MBA.
Prior to joining Volkert, Julia worked for 10 years in higher education communications and fundraising at Vanderbilt University, Clemson University, and The University of Tennessee. Active in the community, Julia volunteers with the Second Harvest Food Bank, Shalom Foundation, and A Vintage Affair. During her service to Mercy’s board of directors, Julia hopes to spread the good news of Mercy’s mission throughout Middle Tennessee.
Renal Pharmacy, Lead of Operations
Education:
She is the first in her family to pursue post-secondary education and holds a B.S. degree in nutrition and food science from Middle Tennessee State University.
Tania participates in activities promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about the healthcare needs of our community. She is passionate about encouraging young adults, specifically minorities and underprivileged students to seek higher education.
Personal Information:
In her spare time, she loves to play board games with her family and take long walks with her husband and their two dogs. Tania is a member of St. Phillip Catholic Church and sings in the choir.
LightWay Home Health Care, Director of Client Services, which helps seniors live a safe and healthy life of freedom and independence in the comfort of the home they love.
Education:
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Prior to LightWay Home Health Care, she worked as a manager at United Health Care, Parish Nurse at GraceWorks Ministries and as a Registered Nurse at Home Technology Home Health Care in Tennessee and St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center (now known as UnityPoint Health) in Iowa.
Jane was a founding board member of Grace Medical Clinic, where she also served on the Executive Board. She is also a past executive board member of GraceWorks Ministries.
What Makes Mercy Special: The staff. They have true hearts for Jesus and for the people they serve. I see it each and every time I walk through the door.
Personal Information:
She has been married for more than 36 years and has three adult children and nine grandchildren.
EnobleComp, CFO
Education:
MTSU, Bachelor of Business Administration
Why I serve:
I love Mercy’s mission to help families. I have been a founding member of the Mercy Advisory Board since its inception. As a financial executive with 20+ years experience, I believe I can provide that expertise to Mercy.
Personal Information:
Wife April, Children, Braeden, Grant and Willa Claire
I’m an avid sports fan!
Vanderbilt University, Dean Emerita, School of Nursing
Education:
DSN, RN, FAAN University of Alabama, Birmingham
What makes Mercy special:
I have been a nurse for 50 years and have a passion for working with people who need care but are in vulnerable circumstances or lack access to health care.
Bradley Avant Boult Cummings LLP, Infrastructure Services Manager
Education: California State University
He previously worked at Pillsburg Winthrop Shaw Pittman as the Director of Network Services & Engineering.
What do you think makes Mercy special?
The ability to stay focused on the original mission/vision and serve the community.
Personal Info:
Nalaka is married with two daughters aged 2 and 5.
Marcoma Realty, Principle Broker and Owner, located in Williamson County. She founded Marcoma Realty in 2006 and has been a Realtor for over 19 years.
Robin is a Commissioner on the Williamson County Planning Commission. She is very involved in her community, church, local schools and former team leader for many parent organizations from Athletic Booster Club to PTO in WCS.
Personal Info:
Her top priority is her family. She and her husband, Matt, have been married for 32 years, have three adult children, daughter-n-law and twin grandsons. They have lived in Franklin for over 21 years.
Willis Towers Watson, in the accounting department in a leadership capacity.
Education:
Business Management
Outside of work, she participates in various music ministry programs within the Franklin community.
Personal Information:
As the mother of three children who received care at Mercy, Lacretia brings an important parental perspective to the board.
New Hope Academy, Director of Admissions & Enrollment
Education: Fashion Institute of America, Virginia Marti College of Art and Design and Aquinas College.
Doris worked for Naomi Judd as her seamstress and is an expert on all areas of garment construction. She is also a preschool education trainer and speaker. She has served with Franklin Tomorrow and Tennessee Historic Commission.
What do you think makes Mercy special? The ability to build through the care and service to others. I have always allowed my gifts to serve and respect the appointment of leadership. I joined the board because of Mercy's commitment as a whole and the people it serves.
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