Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) is pleased to announce the recent election of community leader Brian Mortellaro to the position of Treasurer for the LMH Board of Directors.  Officers retaining their positions for 2019-2020 include Joyce Malainy, Ed.D., Chair; David Doney, Vice Chair; and Laurel Kennedy, Ph.D., Secretary.  

Brian Mortellaro is the Owner/Operator of nine McDonald’s restaurants in Licking, Muskingum, Guernsey, Holmes, Knox and Morrow counties, and operates seven additional McDonald’s restaurants.  He graduated from Mount Vernon High School and John Carroll University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and is a certified public accountant.  Brian serves on the Finance Committee and Board of Directors for the Ronald McDonald House, the Finance Committee for the Licking County Foundation, and the Board of Directors for the Midland Theater.  He is a member of the Newark/Heath Rotary.

The LMH Board of Directors consists of 13 community leaders, who guide the daily operations and policies of the Hospital.  

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) has a separate Board of Directors that oversees all aspects of the Health Systems’ three corporations – Licking Memorial Hospital, Licking Memorial Professional Corporation and Licking Memorial Health Foundation.  It is comprised of nine community leaders, who set policies and guide LMHS through its day-to-day operations.  Linda Dalgarn, Chair; Patrick Guanciale, Vice Chair; and Michael Cantlin, Secretary/Treasurer will continue their terms for 2019.

Members of both Boards are dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to ensure the best health care and services are available for the community. 

2019 LMHS Board of Directors
Linda K. Dalgarn, Chair
Patrick D. Guanciale, Vice Chair
Michael D. Cantlin, Secretary/Treasurer       
Hon. Craig R. Baldwin
Eschol Curl, Jr.
Patrick M. Jeffries
Joyce L. Malainy, Ed.D.
Michael J. Massaro
Nancy G. Neely
Robert A. Montagnese, Ex Officio


2019 LMH Board of Directors
Joyce L. Malainy, Ed.D., Chair
David E. Doney, Vice Chair
Laurel B. Kennedy, Ph.D., Secretary
Brian J. Mortellaro, Treasurer
James R. Cooper, Esq.
Scott Hayes
David L. Hile, Ed.D.
Deborah A. Kohman 
Mark A. Mitchell, M.D.
Jacqueline H. Parrill, Ed.D.
Sharad Thakkar, Ph.D.
Paul M. Thompson
Bart M. Weiler 
Robert A. Montagnese, Ex Officio