About Memorial Foundation

Elden LeGaux
Treasurer

Mr. LeGaux joined the Board in 2018. He is a graduate of Mary Washington College and attended graduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. With years of experience in financial services, he founded and is chief operating officer of Legacy Wealth Advisors, where he currently develops strategic solutions for companies and individuals with significant wealth.

Susanne Cornfeld Hurowitz
Secretary

Mrs. Hurowitz has served on the Board since 2005. She is currently president of HB Capital Group, a privately-held, real estate investment and management company based in Miami, Florida. Prior to HB Capital, she was the president of SCH Consulting, which advised not-for-profit organizations on the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives. Mrs. Hurowitz holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University and an MBA from Columbia University.

Gregory Greene
At-Large Member

Mr. Greene joined the Board in 2020. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh and earned his MBA from Barry University. He is the chair of the board of trustees at Barry University, an executive coach for Deloitte, and he serves on the board of Mansfield Oil, Inc.

Christopher Barnett, J.D.
Mr. Barnett joined the Board in 2024. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Juris Doctorate. He is an entrepreneur with business acumen who builds assets that serve both the community and produce profitability in the areas of medical billing, behavioral healthcare, physician groups, advertising, public adjusting, real estate, and professional services/management. He the president and chief executive officer of ABA Centers, ICBD Holdings, as well as founder and chairman of CurativeAI.

Steven Becker
Mr. Becker was a former Board member who returned in 2022. He is executive vice president, treasurer, and compliance at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. Mr. Becker is a graduate of Syracuse University, obtained his Juris Doctorate from Boston University School of Law, and his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Adam L. Blomberg, MD
Dr. Blomberg joined the Board in 2023. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and trained at Brigham & Women's Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School in Boston in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine. He spent 14 years on staff at Memorial Regional Hospital in various leadership positions. Today he is Regional Clinical Officer for South Florida at Envision Healthcare.

Amaury Cifuentes, CFP, CMP
Mr. Cifuentes joined the Board in 2020. He is a graduate of Florida State University and a Certified Financial Planner. Mr. Cifuentes is founder and a partner in BlueKey Wealth Advisors, and BlueKey Equity Partners.

Douglas J. Collier, LUTCF
Mr. Collier has served on the Board since 2001 and is a graduate of Florida State University. He spent over 25 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors providing personalized financial and estate planning. More recently, he built his practice, Innovative Wealth Management located in Boca Raton, as a multi-generational wealth management firm. He helps individuals, families and business owners grow and preserve their wealth for future generations.

Linda Cooke
Ms. Cooke joined the Board in 2018. She is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University. Ms. Cooke is currently the chief executive officer of Habco Manufacturing. She has served on multiple boards within the community including the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, The Wasie Foundation, and Florida Community Health Network.

Joseph Epstein, CPA
Mr. Epstein joined the Board in 2018. He is a graduate of Miami University in Ohio. Mr. Epstein is currently a principal at BDO, an accounting and advisory firm that services clients in a wide-range of industries including law firms and professional organizations. He leads the firm’s business developments efforts in the tri-county area.

Benjamin J. Freedman, MD
Dr. Freedman has served on the Board since 2019. He obtained his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and performed his residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Freedman is currently president of Radiology Associates of Hollywood.

Toby Gray
Mr. Gray joined the Board in 2019. He is a serial entrepreneur and accomplished chief executive officer of several companies. Today he is founder and chief executive officer of Advancing Practitioners, a company that specializes in first assisting in surgery and transitional care management. He is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University.

Vedner Guerrier
Mr. Guerrier joined the Board in 2023. He is Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer of Memorial Healthcare System. A certified radiation therapist, Mr. Guerrier began his career at Memorial in 2001 as a staff therapist at Memorial Regional Hospital. He moved into progressively responsible clinical and supervisory roles at Memorial Cancer Institute and Memorial Neuroscience Institute before serving as Vice President of Oncology Services and then as the CEO of Memorial Hospital Miramar and Memorial Hospital West. He earned his Master’s in Business Administration in Healthcare from Florida International University in 2013 and holds a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt Certification.

Louis Hernandez, Jr.
Mr. Hernandez joined the Board in 2024. He is the founder, managing director, CEO and major investor of Black Dragon Capital, a technology focused investment firm which invests in disruptive technology and strengthens economic stability through active collaboration and connection within communities. Mr. Hernandez earned his MBA and BA from San Diego State University and a CPA license from the State of California.

Atif Hussein, MD
Dr. Hussein was a former Board member who returned in 2023. He earned his medical degree from American University of Beirut and his Master’s degree in Medical Management from Tulane University. He is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. Dr. Hussein is the Medical Director for Oncology Cancer Research for the Memorial Cancer Institute.

Elizabeth Justen
Elizabeth Justen, MBA, is the Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners at South Broward Hospital District, dba Memorial Healthcare System. With over twenty years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, she aims to ensure financial stability, provide top-notch medical care, and address the specific healthcare needs of Broward County residents. Elizabeth has an MBA in Complex Health Systems from Nova Southeastern University. Her career is marked by leadership roles, strategic thinking, and a passion for improving lives. She also serves as Executive Director of the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, managing funds to benefit the Broward County community.

Randy Katz, DO
Dr. Katz joined the Board in 2024 and is the medical director of emergency services at Memorial Regional Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship at Maimonides Medical Center. He later completed his emergency and internal medicine residency at St. Barnabas Hospital.

Dara K. Levan
Mrs. Levan is a communication specialist, writer and editor and was a speech-language pathologist who provided services to children. She founded SpeakWrite Communications. She earned a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Today, she serves at the Chief Chocoholic of Hoffman’s Chocolates. Mrs. Levan returned to the Board in 2018.

Christopher McFarlane, JD, CPA
Mr. McFarlane joined the Board in 2020. He graduated from the University of Miami with a Juris Doctorate, Masters of Science degree and is a CPA. He is the managing director of Flomex Capital Investments, a private equity firm.

Laura Raybin Miller
Laura Raybin Miller is prominent in South Florida’s public and community affairs. Over the past 25 years, she has made a significant impact through her leadership with the South Broward Hospital District. She is recognized for her efforts in raising awareness about breast cancer through her work with the Memorial Breast Cancer Center. Her dedication to community health and her strategic vision have been instrumental in implementing governance best practices. Additionally, she has been honored as a member of Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.

Holly Neville, MD
Dr. Neville joined the Board in 2020. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed her surgical residency at the University of Texas at Houston and Pediatric Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern. Today, Dr. Neville is the Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Associate Program Director for Memorial Healthcare System Department of General Surgery.

Jason S. Oletsky, Esq.
Mr. Oletsky is a trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience. He focuses on complex commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on private equity, M&A, bet-the-company, and shareholder litigation. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree. Mr. Oletsky joined the Board in 2024.

Thomas R. Oliveri
Mr. Oliveri has served on the Board since 2008. He graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida and received a certification from the Florida State University Executive Management Program. As the President of the West Florida Region for The Northern Trust Company, Mr. Oliveri is responsible for leading the delivery of holistic advice and client service through investment management, fiduciary, banking and wealth planning professionals.

Tiffany Panciera
Mrs. Panciera joined the Board in 2020. She is an owner of Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care. She specializes in community relations, advanced funeral planning and bereavement support while leading the “Wings of Hope” program. Mrs. Panciera has more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and is the co-author of “The Artful Science of Success”.

Alberto Peisach
Mr. Peisach is an entrepreneur with more than 35 years of experience in operations, innovation, and executing business strategies. He founded Category Five Ventures and was founder and chief executive officer of Grupo Phoenix. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Systems Engineering. Mr. Peisach joined the Board in 2023.

Karen Prange
Mrs. Prange joined the Board in 2022. She has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, most recently serving as the EVP and CEO of Global Animal Health, Medical and Dental group at Henry Schein. She held executive positions at Boston Scientific and Johnson and Johnson and serves on several corporate boards and as an industrial and strategic consultant. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and completed executive education coursework at UCLA Anderson School of Business.

Frank Scholl, MD
Dr. Scholl is chief of pediatric and congenital heart surgery at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. His association with the Board dates back to 2011. He obtained his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, and performed his residencies in surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at Yale-New Haven Medical Center, Vanderbilt University and UCLA School of Medicine. He is board certified in surgery, congenital cardiac surgery and thoracic and cardiac surgery.

Amy Share Brennan
Ms. Share Brennan is the owner and president of Lawrence D. Share Company and Professional Casualty Corporation, a company founded 45 years ago by her late father, Lawrence D. Share. Today, the company services more than 5,000 physicians and health care professionals nationwide. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Miami in Business Administration. She joined the Board in 2023.

Jay A. Shorr
Mr. Shorr is the founder and managing partner of The Best Medical Business Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Shorr Solutions, a company focused on assisting physicians in operations, administrative and financial health of aesthetic, cosmetic, surgical and med spa practices. He is an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University - College of Executive Education Medical Business Management. He is a graduate of Temple University, a Certified Medical Business Manager with Florida Atlantic University, and a Certified Aesthetic Consultant. Mr. Shorr joined the Board in 2024.

Stu Siegel
Stu Siegel has been on the Foundations’ Board since 2010. A graduate of Wharton School of Business, he is a serial entrepreneur who has spent his career starting, acquiring, merging and selling a string of successful technology businesses. Mr. Siegel is a devoted philanthropist, who created The Stu Siegel Foundation to support health, education, community, and the arts.

Caitlin Stella
Mrs. Stella serves as the chief executive officer of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. She obtained her Master’s in Public Health in Health Policy and Management at the (now Fielding) School of Public Health at UCLA. She began her career as a management consultant in healthcare at PricewaterhouseCoopers, then worked as a project manager at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She returned to UCLA Health as senior executive and was later promoted to chief administrative officer for UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and Women’s Health. Mrs. Stella joined the Board in 2018.

Marcia Tabatchnick
Mrs. Tabatchnick returned to the Board in 2022. Driven by her passion for community involvement, she has held leadership positions on many boards including as the Women’s Campaign Chair for United Jewish Appeal (UJA) of Metrowest; the National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC) for UJA; her Temple Board; American Cancer Society in Essex County; Board of Governors; and Daughters of Israel Geriatric Center in West Orange. She is a graduate of the University of Miami.

Benjamin A. Tobias, CFP, CPA/PFS
Mr. Tobias joined the Board in 2020. He is a graduate of Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York. He began his career as a healthcare auditor at Deloitte in New York City. He later founded and is the past President of Tobias Financial Advisors located in Plantation.