Board of Directors

Cindy Liette has many years of experience working in the healthcare field. She has worked in numerous roles at Mercer Health, including working as a staff nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist. In 2020 she retired from Mercer Health as their Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. Cindy is currently the President and Principal Consultant of Brainy Nurses by Educational Concepts, LLC and is an Adjunct at Wright State University. Cindy holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Wright State University and is Board Certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Ohio. She is a member of multiple medical associations, including the American Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Cindy is also a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society and enjoys giving back to her community by working with Celina’s “Our Home” organization. 

When asked what led her to join EverHeart’s Board, Cindy shared, “I have had the privilege of working with members of this organization in the hospital environment and respect their mission and vision and the impact they make. I am excited to be able to assist them in further growth and services to the community.” In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, entertaining, reading, and traveling. Cindy resides in Coldwater with her husband Terry, and together they share three children and eight grandchildren.  

Tracy Haines of Greenville is employed at Brady Ware & Schoenfeld, Inc. In her free time, she enjoys coaching the Greenville High School Girls golf team, playing golf, spending time with family and friends, and reading. Tracy has served on the Board of Trustees since 2001. Her family includes her parents, Pat and the late Roy Haines, brothers Rob and Dick (Diane) Haines, nephew Justin (Sarah) Haines, great-nieces Claire and Lily Haines, and nieces Cait (Kirk) Shellhouse and Molly (Heath) Miller.

Tracy said she was moved to become involved as a Board member because of the agency’s reputation for providing quality hospice care to the community. She continues to serve for these same reasons – the great care provided by the agency to the community and the wonderful staff. She serves as treasurer for the Board.

Lyndsay Huffman is a Commercial Loan Officer for Greenville Federal. She has been employed with Greenville Federal since 2009, holding various roles throughout the bank during the last 15 years. Lyndsay graduated from Greenville High School and earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management from Ball State University.

When asked what led her to join EverHeart’s Board, Lyndsay shared, “Serving on the EverHeart Hospice Board means being a part of a team that gives kindness and love to people during a dark time. The compassion the EverHeart team gives during end-of-life care is unmatched, and I am proud to serve such a caring organization.”

In addition to serving on EverHeart’s Board of Directors, Lyndsay is a member of Greenville Rotary, a small group at EUM Church, and a volunteer for the Arcanum Lions Club. Lyndsay lives in Greenville with her husband, Matt, and their two children. When Lyndsay is not chasing around two young kids, she loves baking, reading, and traveling.

Deb Hemmelgarn is the Director of the Medical, Educational, and Development Foundation of Mercer Health (MED Foundation) and Volunteer Services at Mercer Health. She has worked at Mercer Health for seven years, became the Director of the MED Foundation in 2017, and acquired the additional role of Director of Volunteer Services in 2022. She is passionate about serving others and helping the community. As a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Celina, she strives to live her life by the Rotary motto: “Service above Self.”

Deb shared one of the reasons she decided to join the EverHeart Hospice Board, “My family and close friends have relied on the compassionate care from EverHeart multiple times over the years. I have always been impressed by the outstanding care and support their team provides to not only the patient but to the entire family.”

Deb enjoys reading, bicycling, and vacationing, but her favorite thing to do is spending time with family and friends. She has four adult children and several young grandchildren. She resides in St. Henry with her husband and beloved cocker spaniel.

Andy Kramer is the President of Business Services at Preferred Insurance, bringing a wealth of professional experience and a deep commitment to community service to the EverHeart Hospice Board. Andy’s professional expertise and dedication to the local community are evident in his affiliations. He is an active member of Rotary International, the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, and the Ohio Insurance Association.

Andy’s decision to join the EverHeart Hospice board is rooted in profound personal experience and a desire to give back to an organization that has supported his family through difficult times.

“Hospice has always held a special place in my heart,” Andy shares. “EverHeart was there for my family during my mother’s end of life journey, and for my wife’s family during theirs, guiding us with compassion, empathy, and care when we needed it most. Those experiences left a lasting impact on me.”

Having seen firsthand the difference hospice makes, Andy feels “called to give back by serving on the EverHeart board and supporting the incredible mission that has already meant so much to my family and to Preferred Insurance.”

Kathy Muhlenkamp joins the EverHeart Hospice with previous work experience in hospice, oncology, and out-patient management. Muhlenkamp is a graduate of Celina High School and earned her BSN from Wright State University.

Mary Rodeheffer is very familiar with EverHeart Hospice, retiring in 2023 after serving 25 years as an RN. 

Mary knew she wanted to continue her involvement with EverHeart, sharing, “I have always had a heart for helping others. This is why I became a nurse. I continue to love this organization after retirement and want to continue to support it as a volunteer and a Board member.” She is also a member of the Community United Methodist Church and a volunteer for YFC. Mary resides in Union City with her husband, Barry.  

A lifelong resident of Greenville, Greg Zechar brings decades of professional experience and a passion for community service to the EverHeart Hospice Board. He is currently a Funeral Director and Embalmer at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, where he has served since 1995 and as Manager since 2018. Greg is a dedicated professional, graduating from Greenville High School in 1991 and earning Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in Mortuary Science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1995.

Greg’s commitment to giving back is extensive, spanning multiple organizations in Darke and Shelby Counties. His guiding principle is the same as his favorite part of working at Zechar Bailey: “being able to help and serve our community and give back to them in any way possible.”

His current and past community roles include:

• Current Board Member and Vice President: Grace Resurrection Community Center
• Current Board Member: Harry Stephens Foundation
• Current Board Member and Vice President: Back the Blue Fallen Officer Ceremony
• Current Board Member: United Way of Darke County
• Current Chairman: City of Greenville Civil Service Commission
• Current Member: Greenville Rotary Club
• Past Leadership Roles: YMCA Endowment Fund, American Red Cross Darke County Chapter (Vice President), Big Brothers Big Sisters Darke County and Shelby County (President), Darke County Metropolitan Housing, Boy Scout Troop 134 (Scoutmaster), and Greenville Kiwanis Club.

In recognition of his service, Greg was named an Impactful Rippler by MyCountyLink for his dedication to the community.

Having spent his career providing comfort and guidance to families, Greg has a natural connection to EverHeart Hospice’s mission. He joined the board because he has “worked closely with EverHeart Hospice for many years and has always felt a desire to help this wonderful organization.”

Greg has been married to his wife, Heather, for 25 years, and they have two boys, Austin and Tyler. When he takes time to relax, Greg enjoys playing golf and spending time in his smoke shack barbecuing.