The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire is pleased to announce three new members have joined its 2016 Board of Directors. The Board has also elected executive committee members for the upcoming year. RHMC is a nonprofit organization that provides a home away from home for critically ill and injured children and their families who are receiving treatment at Savannah area hospitals.

The new Board members are Dr. Sara Brawner, Geoffrey Smith and Monica Spells.

Brawner is a nurse practitioner with a doctorate in nursing. She is employed by United Healthcare as an NP serving homebound patients, and teaches health assessment and adult gerontology to nurses seeking their NP degree at South University.

Spells is an assistant county administrator, Civic Engagement and Outreach, with Beaufort County, South Carolina. She will serve as the Board’s liaison with RMHC’s Care Mobile program, which provides dental services to Beaufort County residents.

Smith, a certified public accountant and Tax and Business Solutions manager with TJS Deemer Dana LLP, will serve on the RMHC’s Board as treasurer.

The other executive committee members are: Lynn Brennan, president; Lisa Pinyan, 1st vice president; Ashley Dodd, 2nd vice president; Rebecca Page, secretary; and Amy Henderson, past president.

Executive Director Bill Sorochak will continue to serve in that position. Returning Board members include Donna Sapp Ball, Ed Bradley, Sherry Danello, Carter Eubank, Richard Geriner, Jr, Steve Kaplan, Bill Lee, Cecilia Russo, Gary Stanberry and Allen Williams; along with emeritus member Lisa Dean.

“Our new Board members offer a range of expertise from medical to financial and will enable us to continue to offer vital support programs throughout the Coastal Empire and Low Country,” said Sorochak. “Every member of the Board is instrumental in helping the Ronald McDonald House provide exceptional service to families.”