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Terrie L Glass, LCSW

Board Member

Ms. Glass is a trainer, speaker, and consultant working with both public and private sector organizations. She has expertise in leadership development, communication, customer service, and team building.
Her professional experience includes serving as president of Leadership Solutions Associates, Director of Leadership Development for Zelos, LLC, adjunct faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work and 15 years in leadership roles at Henrico Mental Health & Developmental Services.
Her education includes receiving her MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University, a MA from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education, and BSW from Eastern Mennonite University. Ms. Glass is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a Certified Professional Speaker.

Russell E. Phillips Jr., CPA, CVA, MAFF

Treasurer

Russ is the Managing Partner of The Phillips Organization, a Certified Public Accounting and Consulting Firm located in Canton, OH. He earned his B.A. degree in Accounting from Walsh University and obtained his Certified Public Accountant’s license from the Accountancy Board of Ohio. He also holds the credentials of Certified Valuation Analysis (CVA) and Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), with a specialty in bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganizations accredited by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).
Russ has been married to his wife Tammy since 1982 and has two adult children. He currently serves on several local and national not-for-profit organizations and is an advocate for individuals with chronic health conditions.

Mitch Mula

Chairman of the Board

Mr. Mula received his Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health School of Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Medical Center. He has served as a staff physical therapist at Baton Rouge Medical Center and currently owns his own physical therapy practice. In addition to Mr. Mula serving as our board member, he also is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Geriatrics Division, and APTA Health Care Administration Division. He is married and has a son and a daughter.

Lud Kimbrough

Board Member

Lud Kimbrough is the Managing Partner at Fahrenheit Advisors. Lud has provided financial, strategic, and executive management expertise to publicly held, private equity-backed, and startup companies. He is adept at balancing human capital, strategy and analytics, and shareholder and lender interests by serving as a leader and advisor to dozens of middle market companies during periods of turbulence, turnaround, and dramatic growth. With more than 35 years of entrepreneurial and consulting experience, Lud has built strong teams by developing a clear vision and strategies, embracing new technologies, and understanding risk tolerance.
Throughout his career, Lud has served in various roles including president, CEO, and managing director. He has led or advised businesses in diverse industry sectors including marketing, aerospace tooling, cryogenics equipment, outdoor advertising, and cable television. He has guided businesses in exiting or outsourcing non-core segments, stabilizing workforces, transitioning family owned businesses to professional leadership, and leading business spin-off and sales processes in a variety of manufacturing industries.

Lee Smith

Board Member

Lee served as Chair of the Accessia Health (formerly Patient Services, Inc.) Foundation Board in 2021 before joining the Accessia Health Board. He is the area Vice President of Sales with BioTelemetry Healthcare with over 10 years of experience in effective medical-based sales management. He is an entrepreneurial leader who develops high-performance sales teams and creates winning sales organizations with heightened senses of urgency and accountability. Prior to his time at BioTelemtry, he was the National Sales Director for LipoScience and Regional Sales Manager for Hologic, Inc.

Gwen Cooper, MPA, CFRE

President & CEO (Ex-officio)

Gwen Cooper joined Accessia Health (formerly Patient Services, Inc.) as Chief Executive Officer on June 1, 2020. She brings over 25 years of nonprofit executive experience in all facets of healthcare, from leading statewide voluntary health organization fundraising and advocacy platforms to serving as an executive in provider delivery systems.
Considered a subject matter expert in person-centered care delivery, Gwen has worked on notable Federal advocacy campaigns, including the rollout of Medicare Part D, 21st Century Cures Act, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery (CARA) Act, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) and The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act as well support for the preservation of the Johnson Amendment.
At the state level, Gwen has authored and passed new policies in several states, ensuring people have access to medications, palliative care, addiction treatment, and mental health services.
Gwen was named a 2022 Healthcare Hero by Louisville Business First, was twice nominated for the Kentucky Healthcare Advocate of the Year Award through Kentucky Medical News, listed as Insider Louisville’s 28th most influential marketing executive in metro Louisville, and recognized as one of 20 People to Know in Nonprofits by Louisville Business First.
For the past several years, she served as a founding core team member of the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council (LHCC), created to focus on revolutionizing healthcare for America’s aging population. Gwen now serves as part of the LHCC national alumni innovation group. She is an 18-year volunteer with the American Lung Association and currently serves as a Fight for Air Climb Ambassador and Leadership Board Member of the Kentuckiana American Lung Association.
Gwen earned her BA in Communications from the University of South Florida her MPA from Indiana University and has held the Certified Fundraising Executive credential since 2009. When not advocating for patients and families, Gwen can be found running, hiking, and spending much of her time outdoors with her husband and youngest son on their farm in southern Indiana. Her oldest son, along with most of her immediate family members, are serving or have served in our military.

Denise Gloede, MSN, RN, CHPN

Member at Large

Denise Gloede has more than 20 years of clinical nursing experience, with the last 15 years in leadership positions within hospice and palliative care organizations. She joined Hosparus as the executive director of palliative care on October 31, 2016. She leads the Kourageous Kids pediatric hospice and palliative care team as well as the adult community-based palliative care program. Denis recently relocated from Madison, WI, where she was the vice president of business development for Agrace leading strategic growth and expansion planning for hospice and palliative care services lines. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s in nursing with a focus on leadership and health system management from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Brian Landry

Vice Chairman and Secretary

Brian is a native New Orleanian, and received a BS degree in Marketing from Louisiana State University. He served as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Public Affairs and Development for LCMC Health, a five-hospital non-profit New Orleans area healthcare system, until his retirement in January 2016. He is actively involved with St. Joseph Benedictine Abbey & Seminary College, located in southern Louisiana. Brian has served as Chairman of both the long range strategic planning committee and the department of institutional advancement, and was selected the college’s 2016 alumnus of the Year. Brian is a board member and past president of Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana, Inc., and also serves on the boards of both the Miracle League of Greater New Orleans and North Shore, which are not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the opportunity for kids with special needs to play baseball and other sports in organized leagues.
“Throughout my adult life, I have been passionately involved with non-profits that serve the needs of others.”
Brian is married, and has a daughter, two sons, and eight grandchildren.

Brian L Fink, JD

Board Member

Mr. Fink is currently the President & CEO of an Ohio-based manufacturing company. Brian holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Akron. Brian is admitted to practice in law in the State of Ohio. Brian has over 30 years of diverse experience including service on profit and non-profit boards, small business ownership, executive and operational leadership, and international business development. Brian enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and working on his farm. Mr. Fink was introduced to Patient Services, Inc. through fellow Patient Services Board Member, Russ Phillips.