Who We Are
Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, led by our Board of Governors, provides the financial support necessary for delivering exceptional health care, in state-of-the-art facilities, to all children in need of care. Through pro-active communication efforts, community cultivation, philanthropic generosity and Christ-like stewardship, the Foundation’s purpose is to build strong partnerships that will result in world-class pediatric health care at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
It is the generous spirit of thousands of donors in our region and across the United States that has allowed the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation to build and sustain dozens of critical departments, programs and treatment centers at the hospital.
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, ranked SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in five out of ten possible specialties in the new 2023-24 Best Children’s Hospitals ranking! SSM Health Cardinal Glennon was awarded rankings in Cancer, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neonatology and Nephrology.
By supporting the programs and services of the hospital, our donors have a direct impact on the hospital’s standings. Your support helps fund the latest research, data-sharing and quality improvement initiatives, educational programs, community outreach and more – all which help us earn points in each specialty.
Cancer
Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Neonatology
Nephrology
Our Location
3800 Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 577-5605
1-800-269-0552
info@glennon.org
The Board of Governors
The Board of Governors, a long-standing group of influential community and civic leaders, are the backbone of this Foundation. Through the leadership, commitment and generosity of these 60+ individuals, the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation has continued to grow and flourish over the years. It is the role of this board to help shape the strategic vision for the medical center, to make certain that fiscal controls are in place and to constantly grow the circle of support in the community.
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation is committed to becoming a national leader in health care philanthropy. We are constantly striving to increase our support for faith-based, medical treatment and research. The Foundation is also dedicated to driving and supporting Next-Practices in the areas of wellness, prevention and nutritional programs that promote comprehensive health for children and families.
Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski
Chairman of the Board
Chrissy L. Nardini
President
David L. Taiclet, Sr.
First Vice President
Galen D. Bingham
Second Vice President
Molly N. Cline
Secretary
Douglas P. Long
Assistant Secretary
James F. Whalen
Chair-Finance/Investment Committee
James G. Koman
Chair-Governance Committee
Anthony J. Caleca
Chair-Development Committee
Mark J. Fronmuller
Chair-Advocacy and Community Relations Committee
Sandra S. Koller
Foundation President
Hossain Marandi, MD, MBA
President, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon
Children’s Hospital & System Vice President, Pediatric Service Line
Margaret B. Barrett
Brian C. Behrens
Tony Berg
Andrew P. Blassie
Cheryl C. Boushka
James G. Brennan
Clayton C. Brown
Phillip C. Boyd
Joseph Caro
Matthew L. Carr
Sharon A. Cliffe
Susan R. Conrad
William M. Corrigan, Jr.
Robert Q. Costas
John R. Costello
Timothy J. Danis
Daniel L. Dierdorf
John F. Eilermann, Jr.
Kelli J. Fabick
Jeremy Fotheringham
Rev. Msgr. Vernon E. Gardin
Dennis G. Gipson
Kristin J. Guehlstorf
Shawn Hagan
Sherlyn Hailstone
John F. Herber, Jr.
Thomas E. Hilton
Nicole Holland-Hong
Leslee Holliday
Lawrence P. Keeley, Jr.
James B. Lally
John D. Lee
Robert G. Leonard
W. Dudley McCarter
Thomas P. McMillin
Dennis M. O'Connor, M.D.
Bhavik R. Patel
Christopher R. Pronger
Douglas A. Ries
John S. Ross, Jr.
Brian D. Rothery
Sr. Mary Jean Ryan, FSM
Molly M. Sansone
John A. Schreiber
Christopher A. Smith
Steven R. Smoot
Daniel J. Sullivan
Kelvin J. Taylor, Sr.
Linda K. Tracy
Greg J. Twardowski
Sumit Verma
Kevin L. Williams
Ben Albers
President, Development Board
Jerry Herbert
Chairman, Knights of Columbus
Board of Visitors
Julie H. Holland | Margaret G. Terry | Laura K. Baylis
Co-Presidents, Glennon Guild
Emeritus Board
Douglas A. Ries
Chair, Emeritus Board
Ronald L. Aylward
John M. Bruno
Julian L. Carr, Jr.
James G. Castellano
Ralph W. Clermont
Donald J. Gunn, Jr.
Michael H. Heinz
Edward D. Higgins
Russell H. Isaak
Craig E. LaBarge
Robert F. McCoole, Jr.
Robert M. Merenda
Our Foundation Team
Executive
Sandy Koller
Foundation President
314-678-6633
sandy.koller@ssmhealth.com
Vicky Tomber
Executive Assistant
314-678-6620
vicky.tomber@ssmhealth.com
Donor Development
Kitty Lohrum
Senior Director of Philanthropy
314-678-6612
kitty.lohrum@ssmhealth.com
Andrew Sutton
Director of Philanthropy
314-678-6647
andrew.sutton@ssmhealth.com
Rose Brower
Director of Planned Giving
314-633-7351
rose.brower@ssmhealth.com
Dee Burke
Director of Grant Development
314-678-6611
dee.burke@ssmhealth.com
Scott Adamec
Director of Corporate Relations
314-678-6623
scott.adamec@ssmhealth.com
Mallory Green Lewis, EdD
Philanthropy Officer
314-633-7353
mallory.lewis@ssmhealth.com
Drew Huelsing
Philanthropy Officer
314-678-6617
drew.huelsing@ssmhealth.com
Hannah Hyde
Philanthropy Officer
314-678-6614
hannah.hyde@ssmhealth.com
Lindsay (Firestone) Hoosack
Donor Relations Manager
314-678-6630
lindsay.firestone@ssmhealth.com
Rachel Robison
Project Manager
314-678-6627
rachel.robison@ssmhealth.com
Melissa Vien
Board of Governors Liaison and
Donor Relations Manager
314-678-6631
melissa.vien@ssmhealth.com
Marketing and Events
Todd Wise
Director of Marketing and Events
314-678-6638
todd.wise@ssmhealth.com
Corinne Shelby
Creative Design Manager
314-678-6621
corinne.shelby@ssmhealth.com
Marissa Steimel, MEd
Events Manager
314-678-6639
marissa.steimel@ssmhealth.com
David Hanschu
Digital Marketing Consultant
314-678-6615
david.hanschu@ssmhealth.com
Kristine Hale
Event Coordinator
314-678-5477
kristine.hale@ssmhealth.com
Allyson Kinnevan
Senior Event Coordinator
314-678-6636
allyson.kinnevan@ssmhealth.com
Becca Polizzi
Community Outreach Coordinator
314-678-6622
becca.sansone@ssmhealth.com
Kelsey Vost
Marketing Specialist
314-268-6465
kelsey.vost@ssmhealth.com
Aaron Wright
Senior Production Consultant
314-678-6624
aaron.wright1@ssmhealth.com
Laura Wulf
Grateful Patient Coordinator
314-678-6635
laura.wulf@ssmhealth.com
Philanthropy Operations
Tricia Bouton
Director of Philanthropy Operations
314-678-6637
tricia.bouton@ssmhealth.com
Pam Lane
Lead Philanthropy Operations Analyst
314-633-7354
pam.lane@ssmhealth.com
Heather Held Nelson
Lead Philanthropy Operations Analyst
314-678-5446
heather.nelson1@ssmhealth.com
Laura Perano
Philanthropy Operations Analyst
314-577-5682
laura.perano@ssmhealth.com
