board of trustees

Our Mission is to Serve

The mission of Jefferson County Health Center, governed by a 7-member board, is to oversee the health care needs of its public by making available high quality services in quantity consistent with economic and regulatory considerations. To improve delivery, organization and management of health care services, the Jefferson County Health Center will:

  • Develop and provide services to the public, which enhance efficiency in the provision of health care;
  • Develop and implement educational programs for the public and hospital related personnel; and
  • Represent the community in health care matters. 

Board meetings are open to the public. To review agendas, minutes, upcoming meetings, and how to participate, click here. 

Merlin Miller | Chair

Merlin Miller

Appointment/Election Date: 2007
Expiration of Term: 
2024

IHA Hospital Board Certification

Other community involvement:

  • Miller & Son Farms
  • Southeast Iowa Diesel Services, Co-Owner
  • Iowa Soybean Association Member
  • Iowa Corn Growers Association Member
  • Iowa Pork Producers Member
  • Bible Missionary Church Member

    GREG HANSHAW, VICE CHAIR

    Appointment/Election Date: January 2012 
    Expiration of Term: December 2026

    IHA Hospital Board Certification

    Other community involvement:

    • Community 1st Credit Union, CEO
    • 34th Army Band Member for 31 years
    • Fairfield Municipal Band Member
    • First Baptist Church Member

    Joneane Parker | Secretary/Treasurer

    Joneane Parker

    Appointment/Election Date: January 2016
    Expiration of Term: 
    2024

    IHA Hospital Board Certification

    Other community involvement:

    • JCHC Clinical Services, Past Director for 44 years
    • JCHC Foundation
    • Chamber of Commerce Board
    • Fairfield Golf/Country Club House Chair
    • Libertyville 175th Celebration Committee
    • Fairfield Arts/Convention Center Coming Home Concert, Refreshment Chair
    • Fairfield Rotary Auction Contributor
    • Food & Wine Show, Dessert Chair
    • Pella Tulip Time Volunteer

    Julie Greeson

    Julie Greeson

    Appointment/Election Date: January 2011
    Expiration of Term: 2024

    IHA Hospital Board Certification

    Other community involvement:

    • Chamber Retail/Restaurant Manager Working Group Member
    • Beautification Commission Volunteer
    • Jefferson County Ambulance Board Member

    joe Stever 

     

    Appointment/Election Date: January 2023
    Expiration of Term: December 2026

    Other community involvement:

    • Edward Jones Financial Advisor, CFP (Certified Financial Planner)
    • FEDA Board Member
    • JCHC Foundation Board
    • Fairfield Public Library Board & Foundation Board
    • First United Methodist Church Member
    • Kiwanis (Past President)

    BOB KELLER

    Bob Keller

    Appointment/Election Date: January 1993 
    Served as Chairman of the Board: 2005 - 2012 
    Expiration of Term: December 2026

    IHA Hospital Board Certification

    Other community involvement:

    • Awarded Iowa Hospital Association "Excellence in Governance Award" 
      in October 2013 for his hard work and dedication on the JCHC Board of Trustees
    • Bob’s Automotive, President
    • Elks Lodge Member
    • First Baptist Church Member
    • Fairfield Lions, Past President

    Angie atwood

       

    Appointment/Election Date: January 2023
    Expiration of Term: December 2026 

    Other community involvement:

    • Immanuel Lutheran Church Board of Education Member
    • Owner/ Operator of Atwood's Christmas Trees
    • Greater Jefferson County Foundation, Former Member

     

    Board Meeting Minutes

    Click here to view our Board Meeting Minutes.