Associate Board members are strongly encouraged to actively recruit new members who would fit will into this dynamic, committed group of individuals. Please fill out the Associates Nomination Form, and fax or email it to Lisa Aaronson.

Members are Expected to:

• Attend full board meetings (once annually) and educational programs (three times annually)
• Make a gift of at least $1,000 annually per individual or $1,500 per couple
• Support and attend the annual fundraising gala in the spring
• Introduce friends and colleagues to Rush via events and programs of the Associates Board
• Serve as a liaison to the community to increase awareness of Rush University Medical Center

Membership affords you the opportunity to:

• Be a part of a committed and energetic group of 30- to 50-year-old professionals and community leaders who care about the role of medical care in building healthy communities
• Impact the community surrounding Rush through volunteer and philanthropic means
• Learn about Emerging trends in health care, medical issues relevant to the Associates' demographic, and leading-edge research, treatments and procedures being done at Rush
• Meet and socialize with other young professionals families, Rush physicians, Trustees and Chicago leaders
• Access the world-class health care at Rush through Patient Special Services

Officers
President: Michael O'Brien
Vice President: Matt Bergmann
Secretary: Rose Gallagher
Treasurer: Chris Boehm

Executive Committee
Hooman Bahmandeji
Brian Cole, MD, MBA
Benjamin DeBerry
James M. Farrell
Thomas Herb
Brett Hickman
Maureen Kirby
Kris Kirkpatrick
Tony Nasharr
Karl Palasz
Tory Ramaker