Board of Directors

Cheryl Neal, MD

President

Cheryl is the President and founder of the MIKE Program. A retired Portland-area internist, she also trained in nephrology at Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Married to and a colleague of Michael Hartnett, the MIKE Program is a testament to her late husband.

Kathrine Gilstrap

Vice President

Kathrine is a Branch Manager of a multi-million dollar branch for OneMain Financial. In her five years of training with OneMain Financial (formerly Citifinancial) and her study of Public Communication and Science with the College of Technology of Great Falls Montana she has developed strong analytical, mentoring, and communication skills. She enjoys public speaking and flying single engine airplanes. While being on the Fund Development committee with Mike Program Kathrine found a deep connection in the mission and vision of Mike Program and is looking forward to shared outreach into the community. Kathrine joined MIKE Program in June, 2009.

Melissa Preston

Secretary

Melissa is an independent agent of of United Healthcare, Melissa focuses on educating seniors on their health care options. She brings a background of finance, team building and sports to the governing body. Melissa was the captain of the women’s soccer team at Hardin-Simmons University, where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration. She understands the importance of physical activity in the lives of youth and how leadership skills are important to building healthy outcomes. Melissa serves as Secretary for MIKE Program and also serves on the Marketing and Fund Development Committee. She also serves with the Vose Neighborhood Association. Melissa joined MIKE Program in November, 2011.

Emily Bradford

Treasurer

Emily Bradford is a Senior Audit Associate and Certified Public Accountant at Geffen Mesher & Company in Portland. She received a Masters in Financial Analysis from Portland State University and a Bachelor degree in Accounting from the University of Oregon. Emily serves as Treasurer for MIKE Program and is also a member on the Finance Committee. Emily joined MIKE Program’s Board of Directors in January, 2012.

Brent Barnett

Brent Barnett is owner and photographer at OSI Photography. Brent joins MIKE Program’s Board of Directors after volunteering his services for more than a year. Brent has an extensive production background that crosses the corporate, education, outdoor and film industries. He brings with him the knowledge and necessary tools to produce the powerful images and educational video content to help propel MIKE Program into a strong future. Brent joined MIKE Program’s Board of Directors in January, 2012.

Stacy Kaczor-Roach

Chair of Marketing and Fund Development Committee

Stacy is the Regional Operations Coordinator at dialysis provider DaVita, Inc., and is working towards a Bachelors degree in General Business Administration. She comes to MIKE Program with a personal background of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) as her late father was not only a dialysis patient but he was also the recipient of two kidney transplants. Stacy Chairs the Marketing and Fund Development Committee of MIKE Program, which includes the annual “An Autumn Evening Benefit Dinner and Auction for MIKE Program.” Stacy joined MIKE Program in January, 2009.