Board of Commissioners
Gary G. Long, President
Steve Blodgett, VP and Treasurer
Steve Blodgett, VP and Treasurer
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.
Steve Blodgett, VP and Treasurer
Steve Blodgett, VP and Treasurer
Steve Blodgett, VP and Treasurer
Steve has worked as the Vice President and Treasurer for the KPHD since 2017.
A vital part of the DIstrict, Steve reviews all the financial statements, prepares budgets, and makes sure spending doesn’t go over.
Steve’s concerns over access to quality healthcare led to him volunteering with the KPHD to fix them himself. Determined to solve
Steve has worked as the Vice President and Treasurer for the KPHD since 2017.
A vital part of the DIstrict, Steve reviews all the financial statements, prepares budgets, and makes sure spending doesn’t go over.
Steve’s concerns over access to quality healthcare led to him volunteering with the KPHD to fix them himself. Determined to solve these issues, Steve works hard to make the community a healthier place.
Marv Kinney, Secretary
Steve Blodgett, VP and Treasurer
Marv Kinney, Secretary
Marv is our trusted Secretary and Commissioner on the KPHD Board. For over 20 years Marv 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 Commerc
Marv is our trusted Secretary and Commissioner on the KPHD Board. For over 20 years Marv 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.
Wanda Briggs
Leonard Dreisbach, MD
Leonard Dreisbach, MD
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 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.
Leonard Dreisbach, MD
Leonard Dreisbach, MD
Leonard Dreisbach, MD
Leonard has been a valued member of our Board of Commissioners since 2017.
A retired obstetrician gynecologist, Leonard has spent 30 years in the medical field helping people and giving back to the community.
His experience helps the District manage our medical services and maintain a good quality of service for our community.
Always lookin
Leonard has been a valued member of our Board of Commissioners since 2017.
A retired obstetrician gynecologist, Leonard has spent 30 years in the medical field helping people and giving back to the community.
His experience helps the District manage our medical services and maintain a good quality of service for our community.
Always looking to help the community, Leonard spent many years volunteering for various medical committees during his time as an MD.
Mark Brault
Leonard Dreisbach, MD
Mark Brault
Mark is a Commissioner on the KPHD’s Board overseeing and governing the operations of the District. Mark is our newest member to the board, being 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
Mark is a Commissioner on the KPHD’s Board overseeing and governing the operations of the District. Mark is our newest member to the board, being 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 helping the KPHD develop a substance abuse and behavioral health recovery center.
Richard L. Reil
Leland B. Kerr, Superintendent
Leland B. Kerr, Superintendent
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
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 Liaison
Heidi Ellerd, Legal Counsel and Public Records Officer
Heidi Ellerd, Legal Counsel and Public Records Officer
Salem is the Board Liaison providing online support services for the KPHD. She joined our District in 2018, and has proven to be a valued member of our community.
Salem played a vital role in the KPHD’s transition to an online work environment, creating a new website and updating our email servers to support online hosting services.
She hel
Salem is the Board Liaison providing online support services for the KPHD. She joined our District in 2018, and has proven to be a valued member of our community.
Salem played a vital role in the KPHD’s transition to an online work environment, creating a new website and updating our email servers to support online hosting services.
She helped establish our new mission and visions, after completing the bankruptcy to keep us on track for serving the community without the hospital.
Salem has previously worked for the Reading Foundation to promote the program around the country.