2020 Board of Directors Election Information
We are fortunate to have many qualified and committed people volunteer to serve on the OHF Board of Directors to help us fulfill our mission and strengthen our community. Our bylaws allow a maximum of 12 board members and this year we have 5 open positions. We have had 3 people apply to be on the board. Per our bylaws, the general membership of OHF will vote to determine which 3 of the 3 nominees will be elected. The applicants' applications are provided here for our members to review before voting at the Annual Meeting to be held on October 12-16, 2020 virtually. We are thankful for each of the nominees. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting sessions.
Every community member can vote once. Are you a member? Visit our member registration to see if you qualify and to register.
Please read the candidate descriptions below, then vote.
JENNIE SHOEMAKER
Jennie Studied Accounting at University of Central Missouri and Oklahoma State University. She has two boys that have Hemophilia A, one of whom has an inhibitor. Her skills or areas of interest include: Finance, accounting, management, advocacy, event, special events and fundraising. She has served on the Advocacy committee, new family committee and winter event committee. Jennie states that she is a highly motivated person who can be creative. She truly loves this community and would put her whole heart into anything that is asked of her.
ROBERT RUSSELL
Robert has severe Hemophilia, type A. He has a BA degree from the University of Arkansas and is employed as a Train Service Manager at JB Hunt Transportation Inc. His skills or areas of interest include: Human resources, Liability/Risk management assessment, asset mitigation, education, communications, and instruction. He has served on the Central United Methodist Church missions committee and feels that he could provide OHF with a liaison to JB Hunt Transport Inc, as well as other local ‘interest’ groups in NW Arkansas. Robert states that he would bring in a perspective on how to market and interact with Hemophilia patients/OHF members on the fringe, as well as risk management and mitigation skills.
JIM MUELLER
Jim had Hemophilia with an inhibitor, numerous joint and Hepatitis C complications, and treatments, and a liver transplant. He has a Master of Business Administration degree and is employed as a Financial Representative at Mass Mutual. His skills or areas of interest include: Finance, accounting, advocacy, fundraising, and administration. He has served a Board member at the OKC Chamber of Commerce and feels that he could provide OHF with a liaison to OMRF, OU health sciences center, Integris Transplant institute and, Oklahoma Blood Institute. Jim states that he would like to develop a clear mission statement for members and provide financial guidance.
