About Us
Aspirus Health Foundation raises funds to support Aspirus Health and its Mission to heal people, promote health and strengthen communities. Grant funding within the community is by invitation only, aligned with priorities identified through community health needs assessments and is directed by the Aspirus Community Health Improvement (CHI) team. We invite you to learn more about Aspirus' Community Commitment here.
The Aspirus Health Foundation Board of Directors is proud to oversee the work of the Foundation, helping to set the Foundation’s mission, strategy and goals, and ensuring the donations and support entrusted to us are used wisely, to support the purposes for which they are given. Thank you for partnering with us to advance health, enhance health care services, and care for people in our communities.
Aspirus Health Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Ellie Reineck – Chair
Dave Kallstrom – Vice Chair
Tony Meyer – Secretary/Treasurer
Erik Carlson
Becky Gatzke
Joe Kinsella
Kshitij Kohli
Jim Matheson
Joe Mella
Chris Peterson
Kurt Rust
Susan Ryman
Aspirus Health Foundation Team
Lanna Scannell – Vice President, System Philanthropy, Aspirus Health Foundation
Jane Bentz – Donor Engagement & Development Specialist
Elizabeth Boehnlein – Database Specialist
Kimberly Grzesiak – Executive Assistant
Gregg Gutschow – Major Gifts Officer
Heather Martell – Donor Engagement & Development Specialist
Kim Smerda – Major Gifts Officer
JoAnne VandenHeuvel – Database Specialist
Contact Us
Mailing address:
Aspirus Health Foundation
2000 Westwood Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-847-2470
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