Board of Trustees

Our Mission is to Serve

Jefferson County Health Center is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees that represents the health care needs of our community. The Board helps guide the organization in providing high-quality health care services while maintaining regulatory compliance.

To support the delivery, organization and management of health care services, Jefferson County Health Center will:

  • Develop and provide services that improve the efficient delivery of health care.
  • Develop and implement educational programs for the public and hospital-related personnel.
  • Represent the community in health care matters.
Board Meetings

Board meetings are open to the public. View meeting agendas, minutes, upcoming meeting dates, and information about how to participate.

Merlin Miller | Chair

Serving Since: 2007
Current Term Ends: December 2028
IHA Hospital Board Certification

Community Involvement:

  • Miller & Son Farms Co-Owner
  • Southeast Iowa Diesel Services
  • Iowa Soybean Association
  • Iowa Corn Growers Association
  • Iowa Pork Producers
  • Bible Missionary Church

Greg Hanshaw | Vice Chair

Serving Since: January 2012
Current Term Ends: December 2026
IHA Hospital Board Certification

Community Involvement:

  • Community 1st Credit Union, President & CEO
  • Iowa Credit Union League Board of Directors
  • Iowa Institute for Cooperatives Board of Directors
  • Fairfield First Baptist Church Member

Joneane Parker | Secretary/Treasurer

Serving Since: January 2016
Current Term Ends: December 2028
IHA Hospital Certification

Community Involvement:

  • JCHC Clinical Services, Former Director, 44 Years
  • JCHC Foundation
  • Chamber of Commerce Board President
  • Fairfield Public Library President
  • Jefferson County Compensation Board President
  • Main Street Fairfield Volunteer
  • Libertyville FACES Volunteer

Angie Atwood | Member

Serving Since: January 2023
Current Term Ends: December 2026
IHA Hospital Certification

Community Involvement:

  • Immanuel Lutheran Church Board of Education Member
  • Owner/Operator of Atwood's Christmas Trees
  • Greater Jefferson County Foundation, Former Member

Julie Greeson | Member

Serving Since: January 2011
Current Term Ends: December 2028
IHA Hospital Certification

Community Involvement:

  • Chamber Retail/Restaurant Manager Working Group Member
  • Beautification Commission Volunteer
  • Jefferson County Ambulance Board Member

Alex Roth, DDS | Member

Serving Since: March 2025
Current Term Ends: December 2028
IHA Hospital Board Certification

Community Involvement:

  • Roth & Norton Family Dentistry, Co-Owner & Family Dentist
  • Kiwanis Member, Past President

Mike Stiemsma | Member

Serving Since: August 2026
Current Term Ends:

Community Involvement:

  • School Administrators of Iowa Member
  • Capital Campaign Committee for the All-Abilities Inclusive Play Space in Ottumwa Member