Northwest Health names new board members

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Northwest Health — La Porte recently announced the appointment of four new members to its board of trustees.

“Our board of trustees is a highly committed group of leaders who are dedicated to our mission and vision to deliver quality health care to our community,” said Keith Nichols, chief executive officer for Northwest Health — La Porte, in a press release. “We look forward working together this coming year to better meet the health care needs of our community.”

The four new board members are:

  • Jackie Dermody, who is the chief executive officer for Family Advocates, a nonprofit agency that serves children and families. She also is a past board chair of the La Porte Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
  • Laura Francesconi, who retired from Meridian Title Corp. and now is the campaign coordinator for the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership and Economic Development Corp. Michigan City.
  • Benjamin Tonagel, who is the assistant superintendent for the La Porte Community School Corp. and former La Porte High School principal.
  • Dr. Neil Wangstrom, an otolaryngologist and ear, nose and throat specialist with Northwest Medical Group. He also is a member of the medical staff at Northwest Health — La Porte.

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  • Heather Pfundstein 2024
    Publisher/Executive Editor - Linker Media Group
    Heather Pfundstein is the publisher and executive editor of Northwest Indiana Business Magazine and NWIndianaBusiness.com. She is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience in Northwest Indiana and northern Illinois newsrooms. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She has been part of the magazine's team since 2018.
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