Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire, a leading nonprofit caring for critically ill children and their parents, has announced new Board of Directors who will help lead the organization in the upcoming year: John Davis of John Davis Florist (Buy Flowers), Nina Gompels retired McDonald’s Owner Operator, Gennie Long Attorney Meyer & Sayer, LLP, John Palmaccio McDonald’s Owner Operator and David Pence of Allstate Insurance.

The five new board members join the RMHC Board of Directors which includes: Executive Board -- comprised of President Rebecca Page- South State Bank, 1^st V.P. Jackie Schott Downtown Business Association, 2^nd V.P. Amy Ariano Gulfstream, Treasurer Heather Stabbe Hancock Askew & CO, Secretary Lynn Brennan Retired U.S. Customs & Boarder Protection and Past President Carter Eubank McDonald’s. Board members include- Donna Sapp Ball Merchant on Bee, Dr. Sarah Brawner, Alicia Briscoe Savannah Lodging, Ashley Dodd McDonald’s, Heather Newsome Children’s Hospital, Lisa Pinyan LS3P Dawson, Cherie Scoggins Disabilities and Special Needs Beaufort County, Geoffrey Smith TJS Deemer Dana LLP and Lisa Dean (Board Emeritus) retired Synovus Trust.

 “We are so blessed to have these talented and well-accomplished individuals on the RMH Board,” RMH CEO and Executive Director Billy Sorochak said. “They will bring a fresh perspective to our board and help us achieve our mission of caring for critically ill and injured children and their families here in the Coastal Empire.