Board of Trustees - St. Tammany Health System

Who We Are

Board of Trustees

Joan Coffman

President & CEO
St. Tammany Health System

When asked about her experience with the Foundation, Joan is immensely grateful "to the Trustees that volunteer their time and talent, the Healing Arts Initiative that sets our scope and efforts apart for our patients, colleagues and community, the 2,500+ colleagues, medical staff and Guild that come together in support of a common cause of service to others - we are truly blessed!"

Paul Davis

President & COO

Parish Concrete, LLC

Chair

Executive Committee

When asked why he personally supports the Foundation, Paul says, "Because I believe healthcare is one of the key elements that makes our community so great. Two of my mentors, Harry Warner and my father, Tom, have instilled in me the responsibility of community service that I am blessed to be able to carry on as a Trustee on the Foundation's board."

Jim Bradford

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich

When asked why he joined the Foundation board in 2023, Jim says, "St. Tammany Health System is a phenomenal organization and a vital piece of our community. I am honored to support our hospital."

Kevin Gardner

Senior Vice President

HUB International Gulf-South

When asked why he supports the foundation, Kevin says, "As a resident of St. Tammany Parish, our quality of living depends upon having the best in healthcare. From attracting business to raising a family and creating a great place to retire, your hospital being the 'best in class' will change the short and long term future of our community."

Mark Grayson

Vice Chair

Executive Committee

Mark joined the foundation board in 2023. When asked why he supports the foundation, Mark says, "I am honored to be part of this board and hope to contribute to its already stellar reputation."

Liz Healy

Bisso Towboat Co., Inc.

Executive Committee

When asked why she personally supports the Foundation, Liz says, "Because of the impact St. Tammany Health System has on the health and well-being of our community. I am honored to be a contributor to the mission and vision of the Foundation."

Chip Lavigne

Lavigne Oil

When asked why he supports the foundation, Chip says, "I want to do my part to support the health and wellbeing of our community's hospital. Serving on this board is a perfect way to contribute to the success and future of our community."

Tim Lentz

Former Chief of Police for the City of Covington

Executive Committee

Tim joined the foundation in 2022. When asked why he supports the foundation, Tim says, " St. Tammany Parish is a unique place, and St. Tammany Health System is second to none when it comes to caring for the citizens of this outstanding community. I am honored to serve on the board of St. Tammany Hospital Foundation."

Renee Maloney

Founder

Painting with a Twist, LLC

When asked why it's important for people to invest in their community hospital, Renee says, "The gift of giving always comes full circle. Giving is receiving and generosity is contagious. It is important to support a foundation that directly improves the health and welfare of our community. Investing in our community hospital gives healthcare security for generations to come."

Kevin Mashburn

Merrill Lynch

Treasurer

When asked why he supports the foundation, Kevin says, "Living in St. Tammany Parish and raising my children here, we've always been comforted by having such a great and reliable health system right in our back yard. This is a perfect way to give back and ensure St. Tammany Health System's success now and in the future."

Patrick Mauti

When asked why he supports the foundation, Patrick says, "Healthcare has always been personal to me. My family’s cancer foundation was born from loss, and my career allows me to advocate daily for better access and outcomes. Serving on this board is an opportunity to give back and help strengthen our community’s healthcare system."

Sunny McDaniel

Sunny joined the foundation in 2022. She is a nurse practitioner and an advocate for autism awareness on the Northshore. When asked why she joined the board, Sunny says, "St. Tammany Health System is a huge part of our community and I feel honored to support the efforts of the people who make this organization so great."

Becky Carson-Parks

Senior Vice-President,

FLWB Architects

When asked why she personally supports the Foundation, Becky says, "Because of the wide-reaching impact their initiatives have on our community. Several of the programs and services the Foundation supports, like the Parenting Center through Monster Mash, cancer care, Healing Arts and the Honor Red, White and blue program are close to my heart as they have impacted me personally."

Norma Richard

Community Activist & Philanthropist

When asked what she is most proud of during her time on the foundation's board, Norma says, "I am most proud of the positive progression and enthusiasm of the Healing Arts program, both inside the hospital and in the arts community."

James Woodard, M.D.

Retired Cardiologist

When asked what he is most proud of during his time on the foundation's board, Jim says, "Working as a physician for so many years, healthcare can be a tough landscape to navigate. Serving on this board is an opportunity to support our community's hospital through my experience as a doctor."

ADRIAN B. CAIRNS, JR., M.D.

1934-2017

Chairman Emeritus