Board of Directors

Susan Burkhardt is the Vice President of Healthcare Integration at Medstar Ambulance. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University and Northwood University. Susan is very involved in community service and serves as a council member for the City of New Baltimore, MI. In addition, Susan is very experienced in community relations, business development, fundraising, as well as community outreach and development.

Janice is a graduate of the University of Detroit (B.A. 1970). She was the President of Chene Machine Repair, Inc. for over 30 years. Janice is currently the President of Nearon Consulting, LLC. Janice is the Vice-Chair of the St. Clair Shores Women’s Civic League. She also holds an appointment on the Board of Canvassers, and the Michigan Women’s Commission, and the Department of Human Services.

Jon O’Hara, his career in funeral service began quite by accident. As a teenager, he found a job at a funeral home parking cars and cutting grass. In a turn of fate, a random summer job became a lifelong profession for Jon. He has made it his life’s work to provide the highest level of care, whether he’s meeting with a family, providing customer service to clients, or parking cars at the funeral home. During his time in funeral service, Jon realized that there is a gap in care for families. There is a great need for a better preplanning experience, and this has become Jon’s passion. He wants to redefine preplanning. In doing so, not only will families have a better, more healing experience, but preplanning professionals will naturally grow their businesses. Jon is known for his honest, straightforward, and passionate approach to his work with clients. Jon lives in Richmond, MI with his wife Michelle. They have two sons, Henry and Teddy, and their Labradoodle, Sydney.

With over 45 years of Nursing and Healthcare and Marketing experience, I am currently employed with Bay Nursing, Inc., a homecare company founded in 1992 providing Homecare and Hospice services to our aged and frail elderly throughout southeastern Michigan. As a Transitional Care Nurse, I have facilitated patient care placement and have earned promotion to my current position as Nursing Support Services Manager.

My expertise includes marketing, sales, and service positions in Homecare, Hospice, Rehabilitation Services, Hospital Outreach and Clinical Laboratory. Educational achievements and personal advancement have earned positions in Marketing Management, Nursing, Nursing Home Administration, and as Corporate Trainer for the Dale Carnegie Sales and Personal Development programs. Following advancement to Fellow with the American College of Health Care Administrators and receiving the President’s Award, I served as President of the Michigan Chapter, Governor of Region VII and been bestowed the honor of Foundation Life Member and Member Emeritus while serving on the National Advisory Committee. Personal activities include 30-year active participation as a basketball official, currently serving the Michigan High School Athletic Association as a Certified Clinician, Trainer, and Mentor of high school basketball officials.

Dana serves as the Revitalize and Thrive Campaign Coordinator with the Macomb Family YMCA, she is responsible for securing major gifts from corporations, the private sector, and community organizations. She has spent the last twenty five years involved in non-profit fundraising. She has been a public servant for over fifteen years. As a Founder and Fund Development Specialist for Care House in Macomb County her accomplishments over the past twenty two years included: the initiation of services, start-up funding, and the continued procurement of financing for the non-profit corporation.

I have been a MTB Foundation board member since September 2021. I am the Branch Manager/Second Vice President of First State Bank at Hall Rd and Groesbeck and have been with the bank for 8 years. I have worked in the banking industry for 14 years. Supporting the community for which I live and work is important to me and my work family.