The hospital's Board of Directors recently created the Development Committee to bring new ideas and giving opportunities to Emanuel.

The Development Committee is made up of a mix of community, business, and hospital leaders. The idea is to have members that will bring new ideas from outside the hospital and the board.

The following motivated members make up the first-ever Development Committee:

Bob Field, co-owner, Turlock Auto Plaza

Bill Gibbs, owner of Gibbs Maintenance

Ron Hillberg, Attorney

Don Jackson, C.E.O., Foster Farms

John Jeter, C.E.O., Hilmar Cheese Company

Terrie King, materials management buyer, Emanuel Medical Center

Jennifer Larson, co-owner, Kirk Larson Construction

Roger Lewis, M.D.

Janet Sanchez, founder of the Festival of Trees event

John Sigsbury, President & CEO, Emanuel Medical Center

The board of Directors has high goals for the group. The Development Committee will broaden our efforts and build upon our many development successes. This committee will keep the Board closely tied to development and the community.