INTRODUCTION OF THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, INC., NFP

PFSI is a not for profit, charitable organization with a commitment to facilitating quality heath care services in the southern Illinois areas. The current Board ratified project is restoring a hospital, emergency services and other health care services to Carmi, IL and its surrounding areas. PFSI is comprised of a cross section of experience and community that we are proud to present to the public. Each board member and advisor in Phoenix brings extensive knowledge, experience and skills necessary to fulfill the on-going mission and goals of the Phoenix Foundation of Southern IL, Inc., NFP. The following members are working diligently on behalf of the Carmi/White County hospital restoration and have volunteered their services for this effort without compensation:

Dr. Zahid Saqib, President

Dr. Saqib is a dedicated Primary Care Physician that has served the White County area since 1979. A resident of Carmi, IL, he is a devoted husband and father. Dr. Saqib is a well respected physician in our community who inspires confidence by his knowledge, quality outcomes, bedside manner and consistent patient care. He graduated from Edwards College and Khyber Medical College, Peshawar University, Pakistan. He served his internship at Resurrection Hospital in Chicago, Surgical Residence at Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn, Illinois and Pathology Residence at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL

He is a member of the, American Association of Family Practice and Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America.

Dr. Saqib was a member of the Carmi Township Hospital Board and former President of the White County Medical Center Medical Staff.

Kay Parkinson, Vice President (384-7517)

Kay Parkinson has over 10 years of hospital administration, operations and clinical experience. She is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. She has extensive expertise in Federal and State Regulatory Statutes, Survey Guidelines, hospital clinical operations and extensive knowledge of building and life safety codes.

Ms. Parkinson was raised in a nursing home in eastern Ohio. Her parents were Superintendent and Matron of the facility. Having been raised in this environment, Kay's indoctrination to caring, compassionate, quality based health care started at an early age. The current health care climate of increased emphasis on quality care and positive patient outcomes is the foundation of Ms. Parkinson's personal, as well as, professional commitment.

She and her family moved to Carmi in March of 1985.

Angie Allen Helsel, Secretary (384-0080)

Angie Helsel is a Certified Nursing Home Activity Director, Proficient in Federal/State MDS, BCRS, Charting requirements, Care Planning and
departmental State Survey Standards Compliance.

Ms. Helsel has served in various capacities of the Carmi summer youth recreational programs since 1983. As a very young child, she was introduced to the significant challenges of the critically ill. This shaped her commitment to serving a population with special health care needs. Her professional health care experience, which began in 1998, includes extensive direct patient care providing services to the terminally ill, elderly and frail. She has attended Southeastern Illinois College with an education emphasis on psychiatric rehabilitation and health/human services.

Born and raised in Carmi, daughter of Ted and Mayolene Allen. She graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1984. Angie and Larry Helsel have raised a family of 3 children, Matt Slay, Teddi and Madi Helsel.

David B. Campbell, Treasurer (384-2230)

David B. Campbell is, since 1993, the Owner/Operator of Campbell Funeral Homes originally established in 1954. He is a recognized, successful business professional who has worked in and around the health care arena throughout the course of his career.

Born December 10, 1955 in Carmi, IL, he is the son of Donald L. and Joyce F. Campbell. He graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1974, attended Southeastern Illinois College at Harrisburg, IL and completed his education at Southern Illinois University where he earned a degree in Mortuary Science in 1977.

Upon graduation, he committed his efforts to the family business and worked full time at the Campbell Funeral Homes in Carmi and Norris City where he managed the ambulance service and worked funerals.

Mr. Campbell is a member of the Carmi Lions club, a member and Director of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce and a member of the First Baptist Church in Carmi, IL.

He and his wife Sharon have dedicated their efforts to the citizens of White County in a compassionate and caring manner that has touched the lives of many families and friends in the most vulnerable time of need.

Mark Stanley, Legal Advisor

Mark Stanley has been licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois since May 3, 1982. He maintains an office in Carmi, Illinois and has been a resident of Carmi, Illinois his entire life. Mark has devoted much of his life work toward improving Carmi and White County, Illinois. During the past 20 years he has held the following positions: White County States Attorney, Chair of the Evergreen Acres Board of Directors (a not-for-profit organization), Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board for the First United Methodist Church in Carmi, President and Board Member of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce, President of the Carmi Kiwanis Club, and Chair of the Mineral Law Section Counsel for the Illinois State Bar Association.

Lil S. Fortner, Health Care Services and Development Advisor (615-308-6146)

The daughter of the Rev. Robert E. and Bettye J. Fortner, Lil Fortner was born and raised in Carmi, IL. She graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1977. The Fortner family has lived and established strong ties in the Carmi area since 1939 when William G. Fortner and Lillian Bell Fortner first moved to Carmi, IL to raise a family. After graduation from high school, Lil attended Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Psychology and Business Administration.

As a health care professional with over 20 years in the health care industry, her career includes working for two large national hospital chains, a top 20 national home care chain, as well as, a Medicare Fiscal Intermediary. Her consulting firm has served health care organizations across the nation consisting of Inpatient Acute Care, Long Term Care, Home Care, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORF's), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC's) and Management Organizations. She has enjoyed extensive experience in the areas of health care strategic planning, development, regulatory compliance, federal and state health care law, finance, reimbursement and operations.

Since her return to this area, she has participated in various opportunities to work as a volunteer assistant coach for the summer Pony Softball League in 2004 and as an Assistant Coach (IHSA/ASEP Certified) of the Carmi High School Lady Bulldog Tennis Team in 2004 and 2005. MS Fortner is honored and proud to be associated with the high caliber of professionals involved with the Phoenix Foundation of Southern Illinois Inc. NFP and looks forward to the possibilities this organization has dedicated its efforts.

Keith Botsch, Financial Advisor

H. Keith Botsch, CPA is the owner of Botsch and Associates, CPA's, LLC. In addition to his CPA certification, he is a Registered Investment Advisor. He graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1973 and obtained his bachelors degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1977. After working for CPA firms in Harrisburg, IL and Evansville, IN he started his own accounting firm in 1983 in Carmi and McLeansboro, IL. He has a ten year history of serving on the Board of the Carmi Township Hospital.

Born in Carmi on February 22, 1955, he is the son of the late Harold and Bonna Botsch. He has four children, Lindsay Gubler a loan underwriter for Integra Bank, a son Ryan who is majoring in Engineering at USI in Evansville and two daughters Katelyn and Madison who attend school in the Carmi-White County Community School District. He is married to the former Vicky Elliott of Carmi.

Besides working in his accounting practice, Keith manages a family farm, hotel interests and is on the Board of Directors of Market Street Bancshares of which he Chairs the Auditing Committee. Keith has worked extensively the past twenty years as the Chairman of the White County Economic Development Group and previously on the Carmi Economic Development Commission.

Keith is a member of the First Christian Church of Carmi, the Carmi Kiwanis Club of which he is a past president, and is a past president of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce.