Waverly Health Center has been an independent, city-owned hospital since 1974. We are governed by five trustees who have been elected by Waverly voters for four-year terms. Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public.

The Executive Team manages the day-to-day operations of the health center.

Board of Trustees Meetings:

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2023 at 6 p.m.

5/22/2023 Board Agenda

Board of Trustees

Phil Jones

Occupation: President, Rada Manufacturing
Board Member Since: November 2021
Current Board Position: Chair

Ann Henninger Trax, PhD

Occupation: Emeritus Professor, Wartburg College
Board Member Since: January 2020
Current Board Position: Secretary

Laurie Everhardt

Occupation: Director of Development, Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Board Member Since: January 2022

John Johnston

Occupation: Independent Financial Advisor, Johnston Financial Services
Board Member Since: February 1986

Susan Kosche Vallem, PhD

Occupation: Clinical Supervisor, Emeritus Professor, Wartburg College
Board Member Since: January 1982

Executive Team

Jodi Geerts, Chief Executive Officer

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa and Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Dubuque
Additional Qualifications: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
Start Date: August 2018; CEO role started in January 2023

Lisa Bennett, Chief Financial Officer

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Briar Cliff College and Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Des Moines University
Additional Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant certificate from the State of Iowa; Certified Healthcare Financial Professional
Start Date: December 2004

Kelly Hilsenbeck, Chief Nursing Officer

Education: Master of Science in Nursing- Nursing Administration from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois
Additional Qualifications: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
Start Date: January 2020; CNO role started in February  2023

Heidi Solheim, Chief Operating Officer

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Wartburg College and Master of Business Administration degree from Missouri State University
Additional Qualifications: Certified Patient Experience Professional, Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator Level-II
Start Date: July 2004