Oaklawn Foundation Board of Directors
John Vermeesch, Chair
John is the Founder & Steward of Narrow Road Coaching, LLC where he provides bespoke executive coaching and leadership development services to help leaders shape and walk their narrow road, fulfill their potential, and achieve audacious goals. His journey has been shaped through the peaks and valleys of military, entrepreneurial and corporate experience. He lives in Goshen with his wife Lynsey and has four adult sons. He has a passion for educating the community about the challenges of mental health.
Minda Thomas, Vice Chair
Minda Thomas is the Training and Development Manager at Welch Packaging Group. She is a member of Goshen Noon Kiwanis and serves on the Boards of Oasis Village, Church Community Services and the Big Brothers Big Sisters Advisory Council. Minda lives in Goshen, close to family, and finds fulfillment in her volunteer work in the community. She is deeply committed to the mission of Oaklawn and its significant contributions to the community.
Craig Heatherly, Secretary
Craig Heatherly is a Risk Advisor with Gibson Insurance Agency, which has offices in South Bend, Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo, Indianapolis and Phoenix, AZ. He lives in Osceola, IN with his wife and two children. Craig is proud to serve on the Oaklawn Board because Oaklawn is a difference-maker in the Michiana community in meeting mental health needs. He looks forward to giving back to an organization that gives so much.
Susan Bartush
Susan Bartush is a retired financial executive who specialized in commercial lending and personal financial planning. She lives in Granger with her husband and has a grown son and daughter. She enjoys working with Oaklawn because the organization offers comprehensive mental health care while continually raising awareness and hope for the many afflicted individuals and their families.
Jason Hertel
Jason Hertel is a Private Banker with 1st Source Bank. He lives in Mishawaka with his wife and three children. He is proud to serve on the Oaklawn Board and values the difference we make in our communities.
David Kibbe
David Kibbe serves as President and CEO of Indiana Trust Wealth Management, an employee-owned independent trust company with offices in Mishawaka, Elkhart and Muncie. He and his wife, Bridget, live in South Bend and have five adult children. Community service has been important to David over the years, and he is honored to serve Oaklawn Foundation in furthering its mission and core values.
G. Lynn Morris
G. Lynn Morris is retired as Senior Vice President at 1st Source Insurance where he specialized in risk management solutions for business clients. He resides in Goshen with his wife Linda and has an adult son living in Boston and a married daughter on staff at the University of Missouri. He appreciates the faith-based assistance Oaklawn provides to the community, especially the less fortunate.
Jim Padgett
Jim Padgett is Vice President at Milestone Contractors LP, a leading heavy highway construction company in Indiana, bringing over 35 years of industry experience. He is an active leader with the Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana. Residing in Goshen with his wife Carla, Jim is the proud father of three young adult children. He’s passionate about mental health advocacy and is honored to collaborate with the Oaklawn Foundation, aligning with his industry’s commitment to supporting mental wellbeing.
Michelle Peters
Michelle Peters is the Vice President, Community Health and Wellness for Saint Joseph Health System. She has worked for SJHS for more than 30 years. She lives in Mishawaka with her husband and two children. She is a proud member of Oaklawn Foundation Board and values their faith-based mission of caring for the whole of the individual, mind, body and spirit.
Don Stohler
Don Stohler is retired from a career in financial services. He and his wife Claudia live in Elkhart. He enjoys serving on the Foundation Board because of the positive impact Oaklawn has on the community.
Chad Stoltzfus
Chad Stoltzfus is a Commercial Banker in Goshen, specializing in business lending. He lives in Goshen with his wife and four kids. He enjoys serving on the Foundation Board due to the organization’s long-standing commitment to improving treatment for mental health in the Michiana area.
Danielle Thompson
Danielle Thompson, CPA, is a partner at Insight Accounting Group where she assists business owners with financial oversight and strategic financial planning. She lives in Elkhart with her husband and is a graduate of Goshen College. Danielle has great appreciation for the services Oaklawn provides and the impact the organization is having on our community.
Joe Thompson
Joe Thompson is an operations leader for Lippert. He lives with his family in Middlebury where his two kids attend Northridge High School. Joe is proud to be involved with Oaklawn as he believes in the mission and value of the organization. Mental health is often overlooked and to be able to assist an organization that makes such an enormous impact in this area is a great honor.
Phil Tom
Phil Tom owns Independent Protection Company and Turtle Top, which manufactures lightning protection and commercial buses, respectively. He and his wife Jeannine (Cripe) Tom live on a small farm between Bristol and Middlebury and have two adult children, who both work in the five-generation family business. Phil has a passion for Oaklawn and what they represent because of how they tirelessly help and support our community with mental and family health awareness and treatment.
Beth Weber
Beth Weber is a retired Naval Nurse Corps officer and seasoned nonprofit leader with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, leadership development and community service. She’s led national military family programs, taught nursing leadership and is deeply committed to building resilient, empowered communities. Beth works part-time at the University of Notre Dame’s Shaw Center and is active in several local volunteer initiatives. She believes access to healthcare, including mental health care, is a fundamental right, and she’s proud to support Oaklawn’s mission to provide compassionate, community-based care.
