Evelyn Schuwerk Honored for 14 Years of Service
- Memorial Hospital
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On February 3, 2026, Evelyn Schuwerk was presented with a plaque by Brett Bollmann, CEO and Tom Search, Board Chairman at Memorial Hospital, recognizing her exceptional, 14 years, of dedicated service as a Board Member. Evelyn was first appointed in March 2011 and chose to conclude her term in November 2025.
Evelyn accepted her appointment to the board after being encouraged by a County Board member. With prior experience in a hospital medical records department, she welcomed the opportunity to learn hospital operations from a new perspective and made a personal commitment to serve the organization and its patients.
Throughout her tenure, Evelyn has consistently praised the professionalism and compassion of Memorial Hospital’s staff. She noted, “As you look around the hospital, you can feel that sense of commitment in employees.” She emphasized the hospital’s welcoming atmosphere, high standards of cleanliness, and the way employees make patients and visitors feel comfortable. Evelyn also highlighted the strong teamwork across departments and pointed to the Auxiliary Gift Shop as an example of the hospital’s attention to quality and community engagement. She credited the hospital’s growth and ability to compete with larger facilities to effective leadership and collaborative governance, and said she valued the meaningful work and collegial spirit of board service.
Brett Bollmann, CEO of Memorial Hospital, expressed appreciation for Evelyn’s service and perspective, noting, “her steady presence and community-focused approach helped guide important decisions and supported the hospital’s continued improvement. We are grateful for her contributions.”
Evelyn’s board seat was filled by Keri Sims, a board-certified clinical pharmacist who currently serves as Director of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Foundation, Ltd.
The Memorial Hospital Board holds monthly meetings to review hospital budgets, plans, purchases, performance and other hospital business. Nine members sit on the board with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and experiences. Each member's contribution helps guide Memorial to positive outcomes of care for the community we serve. Thank you to all our board members who play active roles in helping us provide healthcare excellence to those we serve.