The name, Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, is a testimonial to the generous charitable support of
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ellis.

Board of Directors:

The Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. Board is made up of active and retired business people and members of the community interested in serving the healthcare needs of people in North Pinellas and Pasco Counties. The board is comprised of volunteers.  The Board oversees all HEMHF programs and sets policies for the organization.

Paul J. Wikle, Chair

N. Michael Kouskoutis, Vice Chair

John Tarapani, Treasurer

Connie McDonald, Secretary

Karen Brayboy, Director

Dr. Dean  Cosgrove, Director

Annie D. Dabbs, Director

Thomas B. Dobies, Director
Dr. Kathleen M. Monahan, Director

Elizabeth J. Purchase, Director

Daniel C. Richardson, Director

Gene Santella, Director

Shan Shikarpuri, Director

Our Mission: 

To strengthen the relationship between the Community and the Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, by promoting Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital and developing resources necessary to carry out the Hospital’s stated mission of providing quality healthcare to the community it serves.