The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) began the 2027 fiscal year on July 1, 2026, welcoming a slate of incoming board members who will provide fiduciary and strategic direction for the organization.
Incoming Board Members
BSN, Registered Nurse, Certified Case Manager
Director of Clinical Operations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Assistant Vice President, Medical City Healthcare
Vice President, Medical City Foundation
“We are honored to welcome Vusindlu Nkomo and Maria Martineau to the VNA Board of Directors. Their extensive experience in healthcare leadership, clinical operations, and community engagement will strengthen our Board as we continue advancing VNA’s mission. We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to the insight and leadership they will bring as we build on our legacy of caring for those who need us most.”
Chris Culak, President & CEO, Visiting Nurse Association of Texas
Board Chair
“VNA’s strength has always been rooted in the dedication of leaders committed to serving others. We are excited to welcome the perspectives and experience Vusindlu Nkomo and Maria Martineau bring to our work as we advance VNA’s mission of providing compassionate care, nourishing meals, and vital support to our neighbors across North Texas. Our goal is to ensure this remarkable organization continues to grow, evolve, and meet the changing needs of the communities we are privileged to serve.”
Jordan Brainerd, Chair, VNA Board of Directors
Jordan Brainerd assumed the role of Board Chair on July 1, 2026.
Fiscal Year 2027 Board of Directors
Officers
- Jordan Brainerd, Chair
- Kathleen Gibson, Chair Elect
- Michael Parrish, Treasurer
- Christi Morrow, Secretary
Members
- Liz Beauchamp
- Jason Bender
- Margaret Buckley
- Mike Casey
- Cece Cox
- Matthew R. Craft
- Ana Katherine Curry, M.D.
- Sally Nicholson Dutter
- Kevin Eden
- Katie Edwards
- Christian Evans
- Bob L. Fine, M.D.
- Elizabeth Gill
- Kelby Hagar
- Nicolette Lamont
- Elizabeth E. Mack
- J. Maria Martineau
- Vusindlu Nkomo
- Frank Noel
- David Oman
- Luke Pak
- Jamey Peters
- Stephanie Phillips
- Mark Porter
- Nancy H. Rogers
- Catherine M. Rose
- Chris L. Simmons
- Moses Varghese
Honorary Life Trustees
- Deborah Cannon
- Sara Fraser Crismon
- Robert Ted Enloe, III
- Lyda Hill
- Jerry P. Knippa
- Lynn McBee
- Jan McClendon
- Lucy Polter
- Rust E. Reid
- Lizzie Routman
President and CEO
- Chris Culak
Get Involved
Our board members lend their time and leadership because they believe in the VNA mission: to provide care to our community, enhancing health and wellbeing with compassion, dignity and integrity. There are many ways for you to be part of that work.
Volunteer. Deliver Meals on Wheels, sit with a hospice patient, or lend your skills where they are needed most. Meals on Wheels: volunteer.vnatexas.org. Hospice Volunteer: Hospice Volunteer Interest Form
Give. Your gift helps VNA deliver compassionate care, nourishing meals, and vital support to our senior neighbors across North Texas. Make a donation today.