Governing Board
Mercy’s Governing Board is made up of some of the community’s most passionate and active leaders. They assist Mercy in understanding, pursuing and attaining its mission by:
- Being active in board and committee meetings
- Oversight and approval of all organizational policies, by-laws and procedures
- Ensuring the financial well-being of the organization
- Approving the budget
- Assisting in the design and implementation of Mercy’s strategic plan
- Providing a positive representation and interpretation of Mercy in the community
Valerie Wilson
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.
Valerie Wilson
- BOARD CHAIR/HCA
Julia Stump
Education:
University of Tennessee and Clemson University for her MBA.
Prior to joining STV, 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.
Julia Stump
- VICE CHAIR & ADVANCEMENT CHAIR/STV
Phil Clark
EnableComp, 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!
Phil Clark
- FINANCE CHAIR
Rev. William Herbert Johnson
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.
Rev.William Herbert Johnson
- OPERATIONS CHAIR/MARSHALL MEDICAL
Jane Allen
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.
Jane Allen
- SECRETARY/MONOGRAM RENAL HEALTHCARE
Michael Ren
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.
Michael Ren
- HELIOS ENERGY
Phil Bolger
Education:
Louisiana State University, B.S. Business
What makes Mercy special:
The integrated approach to community health that encompasses the spiritual, physical and mental needs for ALL regardless of the ability to pay.
Personal Information:
Mary Ann, 2 grown children, 2 grandchildren.
Enjoy leisure travel, golf and sporting events
Phil Bolger
- COMPASS EXECUTIVES
Linda Norman
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.
Linda Norman
- VANDERBILT SCHOOL OF NURSING
Nalaka Mendis
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.
Nalaka Mendis
- BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP
Velma Coleridge-Taylor
Velma Coleridge-Taylor
- LEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Doris McMillan
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.
Doris McMillan
- LEADERSHIP CHAIR/NEW HOPE ACADEMY
Lacretia Crosby
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.
Lacretia Crosby
- WILLIS TOWERS WATSON
