Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Board of Governors Presents Distinguished Service Award

During its annual meeting last month, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Board of Governors introduced seven new members and presented its Distinguished Service Award to Brian Hagan, an Elmhurst resident with involvement in community organizations as well as EMHC.

Since 1926, volunteer leadership by those living and working in the communities served by Elmhurst Memorial Hospital has been an important part of its success. The Board of Governors had its beginning in 1934 and is a vital part of EMHC's volunteer leadership. Governors serve as ambassadors, proactively representing the organization in Elmhurst and surrounding communities, and are vital links to these communities. They play an important role in promoting EMHC's mission, vision and values.

Hagan is the executive vice president of First American Bank in Elk Grove Village and is a member of the bank's Executive Loan Committee.

In the community, Hagan has served on the Elmhurst Family YMCA Board and is a former member of Elmhurst School District 205's Citizens Finance Task Force. He also has been active with the Elmhurst Jaycees and is the former team manager of Elmhurst Youth Baseball. He also is vice chairman of the Board of Governors and vice chairman of the Governors Planning and Recruitment Committee. He is a former vice chairman and current member of the Governors' Fall Benefit Dinner Committee and participates on EMHC's Finance, Quality Resource Management and Nominating Committees.

"Brian is a vocal supporter of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and provides thoughtful insight to the health system," said Darrell Whistler, chairman of the Board of Governors. "He is a team player who is well respected by his peers and knows how to get results. Brian always has a positive attitude and is an excellent ambassador for EMHC."

Also during the annual meeting, the Board of Governors welcomed seven new members. They are:

Dr. Rima Bakhos of Westmont, has been a member of the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital medical staff for 10 years as part of Associated Pathology Consultants, S.C. Bahkos holds board certifications in both anatomic and clinical pathology, as well as cytopathology.

Tomi Coulolias of Oak Brook is adjunct faculty at Roosevelt University and the retired director of school guidance at Addison Trail High School. Coulolias is a member of the American School Counseling Association and a school board member at Pythagoras Academy in Elmhurst.

Calvin Hightower of Bellwood is station manager of ground transportation for US Airways at O'Hare Airport. He is a board member in School District 87 in Berkley and sits on the Building and Grounds Committee. He is also director of Wildcat basketball and the equipment manager for the Spartan football program for Memorial Park District.

Dr. Kristina Katzovitz of Oak Brook joined Elmhurst Memorial Hospital medical staff in 1995 and was named CEO of Elmhurst Memorial Primary Care Associates, which is a newly formed joint venture with EMHC. Katzovitz is also a member of the EMHC Board of Trustees.

Frank Lizzadro of Hinsdale is president and CEO of Meade Electric. He is on the board for the Illinois Special Olympics and is involved with the city of Chicago Electrical Contractors Association, the Illinois Utility Contractors Association and Hinsdale Little League.

Nicholas Schaff of Clarendon Hills is the owner and operator of Midwest Energy Inc., in Burr Ridge. He is a member-speaker of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network.

Dr. George Stathopoulos of Elmhurst is a gastroenterologist who has been associated with the Elmhurst Clinic for 19 years. He has been a member of the Elmhurst Clinic Board of Managers since 1994.