Published: March 30, 2026
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The 2026 class of the Wade Mountz Heritage Society has made planned gifts of more than $5.07 million to the Norton Healthcare Foundation and the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. To date, members of the society have donated $98 million toward health care for the community.
“Everyone who is part of this society is part of the vision to make this community a better place by helping improve access to better health,” said Lynnie Meyer, R.N., Ed.D., FAHP, CFRE, senior vice president and chief development officer, Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. “Donors truly make an impact, whether it’s driving innovation, funding groundbreaking research, supporting patient care initiatives or providing educational opportunities.”
Established in 2008, the society recognizes those who have made irrevocable planned gifts of $100,000 or more to benefit the hospitals and services of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. The model of charitable estate planning used for the Wade Mountz Heritage Society allows individuals to leave a lasting legacy.
The Wade Mountz Heritage Society is named in honor of the late Norton Healthcare President Emeritus Wade Mountz and embodies many of his core values, such as his vision, leadership, character, commitment and integrity.
For more information about the Wade Mountz Heritage Society or other giving opportunities to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation or Norton Healthcare Foundation, call (502) 420-4299.
Photo credit: Chris Joyce Photography
Max G. Baumgardner*
Dorothy Beaulieu
W. Stewart Cobb
Elizabeth P. Cressman, M.D.
R.K. “Rick” Guillaume*
Anne Hayes*
Betty and Wade Mountz*
Gouverneur H. Nixon Jr.
Rolando M. Puno, M.D.
Barbara Ramser
Phillip L. Sandlin
Samuel G. Swope
Charlotte S. Tharp and L.E. “Sonny” Tharp*
Kevin Wardell
Richard S. Wolf, M.D.
Clancy B. York
Anonymous
Amy and William Abel Jr. – 2016
Beth and Matthew Allen – 2021
Dana Allen – 2019
Wilbur E. Amick – 2017
Jenny and Matthew P. Ayers – 2015
Jennifer and David Baker Jr. – 2019
Tina and Michael Ballard – 2015
Angie and Gary Banet – 2026
Terrian Barnes – 2019
Mary Jo Bean – 2017
Kelly and Wes Blair – 2012
Sarah and Ben Boes – 2024
Maria L. Bouvette – 2021
Sarah Nash Bumpas and Alexander Bumpas – 2017
Susan and Bill Burnett – 2024
Tamika M. Burrus, M.D. – 2023
Lawrence Butterfield Jr. – 2018
Anne and Steven Cannon – 2021
Ellen and Joseph Checota – 2017
Walter Clare – 2016
Ann Cobb – 2016
Kathy and Russell F. Cox – 2010
Jeffrey Cumberbatch – 2023
Cure CF Inc. – 2021
Glenda L. Dangremond – 2011
Tara and Mitchel Denham – 2022
Karen Donahue and Jay Trumbo – 2018
Jonathan E. Dubins – 2008*
Lynn Dunbar – 2018
Rebecca and Philip B. Dydynski, M.D. – 2017
Natalie and Justin Edwards – 2018
Coleen and William J. Ehrig Jr. – 2008*
Karen and Douglas J. Eighmey Jr. – 2008*
Jennifer C. Evans, M.D., and Michael Evans – 2018
Jennifer and Robert D. Evans – 2011
Kathleen and Kenneth Exline – 2021
Kasey and Adam Fields – 2019
Erin R. Frazier, M.D., and
James M. Frazier, M.D. – 2013
Brittany Frick – 2018
Shelley Gast – 2012
Judy and Michael W. Gough – 2013
Jean and Clinton Grosz – 2017
Cis and Craig Gruebbel – 2012
Ann Guillaume – 2008*
Rada Halaseh – 2024
Karen and Roger Hale – 2019
Tara and Randy Hamilton – 2019
Jamie and John Hammond – 2018
Dana and Paul Hardesty – 2019
Amy Harrison – 2012
Anne and John Harryman – 2011
Albin B. Hayes Jr. – 2008*
John Hays – 2016
Shari and Christopher Head – 2017
Tiffany Rieser, M.D., and Steven J. Heilman, M.D. – 2014
Charlotte Hemann – 2010
Lisa and Steven T. Hester, M.D. – 2011
Rebekah and David Hussung – 2021
Wendy Hyland – 2025
Charlotte Ipsan, DNP, Robin Ipsan and Ian Ipsan – 2012
Debbie Irwin – 2008*
Cheryl and Richard Ivey – 2025
Lena and Sixtus Iwu – 2025
Amy and Mark Johnson – 2021
Lee Margaret and Todd A. Johnson – 2013
Suzanne and Gregory L. Juhl, M.D. – 2017
Patricia and William A. Kantlehner III – 2026
Denise and Adam Kempf – 2017
Julie and Mark Kircher – 2014
Tammy and Thomas D. Kmetz – 2011
Jeff Knight – 2013
Jennifer and Jason Kron – 2013
Kathy and Peter Lamb – 2017
Suzanne and Todd Lammert – 2019
Stephanie and Todd Lanham – 2018
Alicia and Riggs Lewis – 2019
Diane and Jeff Lilly – 2015
Mike Logan – 2019
C. Robert Marcum – 2018
Mary Lynn Meyer – 2010
Linda and David Miles – 2013
Connie and William T. Mills III and family – 2009
Pam and Anthony Missi – 2017
Donna Morgan – 2014
Tony Morgan – 2014
Lindsay and Mark Moussette – 2016
Belinda and Kevin Muench – 2016
Elizabeth and Steve Mullins – 2009
Edith H. Nixon – 2015
Edie Nixon – 2012
Deann and Bradley Nunn – 2011
Kerrie and George O’Rourke – 2012
George A. Pacinelli – 2014
Rita and Stuart Pardee – 2016
Mari-Elise and Bruce Paul – 2021
Sharon Pfister – 2025
Kristin and Jeremy Pickerell – 2021
Regina Puno, M.D. – 2015
Emmett C. Ramser Jr. – 2014
Amy and Steve Ready Jr. – 2016
Kristina and Scott Reed – 2019
S. Paige Hertweck, M.D., and Jonathan H. Reinstine, M.D. – 2014
Debbie and Matt Rickert – 2016
Martha and Tonii Rizzo – 2013
Karen and Donald H. Robinson – 2018
Katie and David Rogers – 2026
Cindy and G. Hunt Rounsavall – 2008*
Megan and Bryce Sandefur – 2026
Todd Schmiedeler – 2010
Nikki and Eric Seto – 2013
Sarah and Robert Shaw – 2010
Cindi and Paul Shrader – 2010
Traci Simonsen and Doug Means – 2017
Heather and Nick Singleton – 2021
Tammy and Scott Skinner – 2016
Leslie and John L. Smart Jr. – 2011
Kristen and David S. Smotherman, M.D. – 2021
Patricia and Walter Sobczyk, M.D. – 2025
Kristin and Aaron C. Spalding, M.D. – 2021
Kirsten and Jeremy Sprecher – 2021
Cheryl and Gary L. Stewart – 2008*
Lelia and James L. Sublett, M.D. – 2018
Jennifer and Justin Thornsberry – 2025
Corenza Townsend – 2024
Debbie and Mike Waiz – 2013
Linda Wardell – 2011
Katie Watkins-Pearson – 2015
Mary Ann and Rick Watkins – 2014
Pamela and Scott Watkins – 2011
Tara and Michael White – 2018
Jamie Whittle – 2019
Kathy and Stephen A. Williams – 2010
Tracy E. Williams, DNP – 2016
Ardi and Dick Wilson – 2012
Katie and Douglas Winkelhake – 2013
Mary Bert Wolf – 2011
L. Diane and Stephen P. Wright, M.D. – 2012
Mandi and Brian Yarberry – 2014
Candace and Samuel Zuege – 2026
*Charter member