Board of Commissioners
Gary G. Long, Treasurer and Secretary
Mark Brault, President
Mark Brault, President
Pos. 2
Gary is the Board President of the KPHD. Using his wit and charm, Gary has been an excellent team builder, bringing the board together to address the healthcare needs in the community.
Armed with a sense of humor and desire to fix any issues he complains about, Gary’s always prepared to put in the work to give back to the community.
Mark Brault, President
Mark Brault, President
Mark Brault, President
Pos. 7
Mark Brault is Commissioner and Vice President. He was appointed in 2020. Mark volunteers as the CEO of Grace Clinic, a free clinic in the Tri-Cities community. Mark is invested in helping the community’s health and wellness, spending over 40 years serving the community through volunteering. He has found great pride in assisting the
Pos. 7
Mark Brault is Commissioner and Vice President. He was appointed in 2020. Mark volunteers as the CEO of Grace Clinic, a free clinic in the Tri-Cities community. Mark is invested in helping the community’s health and wellness, spending over 40 years serving the community through volunteering. He has found great pride in assisting the KPHD to develop a substance abuse and behavioral health recovery center.
Spencer Harris, Commissioner
Mark Brault, President
Spencer Harris, Commissioner
Pos. 4
Spencer was appointed at the March 2024 commission meeting to fill the unexpired term of Steve Blodgett, who passed away in January 2024. Mr. Harris will run for this seat in the next election cycle, 2025.
Wanda Briggs
Marv Kinney, Vice President
Shannon Phipps, D.O.
Pos. 5
Wanda has been on the KPHD Board of Commissioners for 24 years, providing quality healthcare and medical service for the Tri-Cities community.
A lifelong reporter, She wrote stories for the Tri-Cities Herald investigating many , even travelling to Ukraine to report on the fallout of Chernobyll.
When she’s not working hard for the comm
Pos. 5
Wanda has been on the KPHD Board of Commissioners for 24 years, providing quality healthcare and medical service for the Tri-Cities community.
A lifelong reporter, She wrote stories for the Tri-Cities Herald investigating many , even travelling to Ukraine to report on the fallout of Chernobyll.
When she’s not working hard for the community, Wanda enjoys travelling, gardening, and the arts. If she’s on vacation, you’re bound to find her eyes glued to her kindle.
Shannon Phipps, D.O.
Marv Kinney, Vice President
Shannon Phipps, D.O.
Pos. 1
Marv Kinney, Vice President
Marv Kinney, Vice President
Marv Kinney, Vice President
Pos. 3
Marv has served on the board for 20 years in varied roles including President and Secretary. He has ensured the Board has been fiscally responsible with all taxpayer dollars and keeping us on track.
Marv has proven to be a major volunteer in the community, working for organizations such as Rotary, Columbia Industries, Kennewick Chamb
Pos. 3
Marv has served on the board for 20 years in varied roles including President and Secretary. He has ensured the Board has been fiscally responsible with all taxpayer dollars and keeping us on track.
Marv has proven to be a major volunteer in the community, working for organizations such as Rotary, Columbia Industries, Kennewick Chamber of Commerce,
Using his background in economics to help the KPHD post-bankruptcy, Marv wants to make a difference in his community and make it a healthier place for future generations.
mkinney@kenkphd.
Richard L. Reil
Leland B. Kerr, Superintendent
Leland B. Kerr, Superintendent
Pos. 6
Term start: 2020
Term expires: 2025
Richard has been commissioner on the KPHD’s Board since 1983, setting policies and approving budgets for the District.
An active community member, Richard has volunteered for many organizations throughout the Kennewick community. He actively fought to keep the hospital open, even if it meant the di
Pos. 6
Term start: 2020
Term expires: 2025
Richard has been commissioner on the KPHD’s Board since 1983, setting policies and approving budgets for the District.
An active community member, Richard has volunteered for many organizations throughout the Kennewick community. He actively fought to keep the hospital open, even if it meant the district lost ownership.
An avid fan of the arts, Richard spends his free time working on his photography business and writing stories.
Leland B. Kerr, Superintendent
Leland B. Kerr, Superintendent
Leland B. Kerr, Superintendent
Leland Kerr was appointed as Superintendent in 2018 when the chaos of bankruptcy and selling the hospital reached its peak. Using his experience with healthcare and the law, he assisted the KPHD with completing the bankruptcy and moving forward with the new stage of the District’s existence.
Before joining the KPHD, Kerr worked as a lawyer
Leland Kerr was appointed as Superintendent in 2018 when the chaos of bankruptcy and selling the hospital reached its peak. Using his experience with healthcare and the law, he assisted the KPHD with completing the bankruptcy and moving forward with the new stage of the District’s existence.
Before joining the KPHD, Kerr worked as a lawyer representing cities including Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, Mesa, Sunnyside, and Benton City. He retired from practicing law in 2019, devoting more of his time to helping the community through the KPHD.
Working for the KPHD is a personal honor for Kerr. His father was a physician and eventually the Chief of Staff for the Kennewick General Hospital during the early days of Tri-Cities. His mother took part in efforts to raise money to build the hospital. Kerr even represented the KPHD as its attorney after initially finishing law school.
Nathan Burt, Accountant
Leland B. Kerr, Superintendent
Nathan Burt, Accountant
Nathan is the KPHD’s accountant, creating our financial statements, checking each transaction, and making sure all the bills are paid each month.
Before joining us as our accountant, Nathan worked as a volunteer on the financial committee in 2015 due to concerns over the hospital’s financial status. Following the bankruptcy in 2018, Nathan
Nathan is the KPHD’s accountant, creating our financial statements, checking each transaction, and making sure all the bills are paid each month.
Before joining us as our accountant, Nathan worked as a volunteer on the financial committee in 2015 due to concerns over the hospital’s financial status. Following the bankruptcy in 2018, Nathan was asked to join us as our accountant for the new era of the District, and he’s remained with us ever since.
A big supporter of our mission, Nathan understands the challenges we face and wants to help us better the community.
Heidi Ellerd, Legal Counsel and Public Records Officer
Heidi Ellerd, Legal Counsel and Public Records Officer
Heidi Ellerd, Legal Counsel and Public Records Officer
Salem Thompson, Board Coordinator
Heidi Ellerd, Legal Counsel and Public Records Officer
Heidi Ellerd, Legal Counsel and Public Records Officer
Salem is the Board Coordinator providing support services for the KPHD. She began serving in 2018.
Salem played a vital role in the KPHD's transition phase from operating a hospital to discovering a new mission, vision, and values to serve the community in the future. She assisted the District's transition to an online work environment, c
Salem is the Board Coordinator providing support services for the KPHD. She began serving in 2018.
Salem played a vital role in the KPHD's transition phase from operating a hospital to discovering a new mission, vision, and values to serve the community in the future. She assisted the District's transition to an online work environment, creating a new website and updating our operations to be more online, accessible, and streamlined.