Rosecrance welcomes new members to boards

Rosecrance is pleased to announce four new board members will join the Rosecrance Health Network, Rosecrance, Inc., Rosecrance Foundation, or the Rosecrance Foundation Chicago boards.

Rosecrance continues to strengthen its reputation as a nationally recognized leader in recovery through continued expansion. The organization now serves more than 50,000 people each year at its facilities in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. New board members are from the Rockford and Chicagoland areas and will support events, programs, and expansions at Rosecrance locations in their respective areas.

“I’m grateful that people are inspired by our mission to give their time and resources,” said Rosecrance President and CEO Dave Gomel, Ph.D. “These inspiring leaders bring much wisdom and expertise to help us champion hope in the communities we serve.”

The Rosecrance Foundation Rockford board welcomes Sara E. Hagarty, M.D. She is a plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgeon in Rockford.

The Rosecrance Foundation Chicago board has added Tom Matus. He is the Strategic Growth Manager of the Helm Group.

The Rosecrance Health Network board welcomes Stephanie A. Van Vlerah. She is the founder and CEO of Financial Illumination Advisors, LLC.

In addition, the Rosecrance, Inc., board welcomes Peggy Shiels, M.D. She is an internal medicine physician in Rockford.