Special to IFN
Iredell Health System recently appointed two new members to its Board of Directors and five members to the Board of Trustees, continuing its decades-long legacy of community involvement.
Iredell Health System is led by a Board of Directors who are elected by a larger Board of Trustees.
Board of Directors
The two new board members are:
• Vivek Trivedi, MD, Piedmont HealthCare Comprehensive Digestive Care Center; and
• Melinda Childress, PharmD, Banner Drug
“I am honored and privileged to join the Board of Directors,” said Trivedi. “I know my medical knowledge will be instrumental for facility expansion and new equipment investments. As a physician, I see Iredell Memorial as one of the best hospitals because of the compassionate care that patients receive and leadership’s focus on the community. The secret of patient care is caring for the patient, and I see that from everyone who works at Iredell.”
“It is a privilege to serve on this board,” added Childress. “As a pharmacist and local business owner, I value the importance of accessible, high-quality healthcare in our community. I’m excited to collaborate with health system leadership and fellow board members to help guide continued growth, innovation and service to the patients and families who depend on it.”
The two members completing their appointments are:
• Ray Georgeson, MD, Piedmont HealthCare Cardiology; and
• Jamye deBot, deBotech, Inc.
The members of the Board of Directors for 2026 are:
• Robert Aryeetey, MD, Infection Control physician;
• Melinda Childress, PharmD, Banner Drug;
• Jan Comer (Secretary), Engineered Sintered Components;
• H. Mike Cook (Treasurer), Cavin-Cook Funeral Home;
• Chuck Dockery (Vice Chairman), Heritage Knitting;
• Kevin Donaldson, Jones, Childers, Donaldson & Webb, PLLC;
• Bob Gates, Gates Construction Co.;
• Angela Jones Graham, City of Concord;
• David Green (Chair), Lowe’s Corporation;
• Xochitl Koppelmeyer, Engineered Sintered Components;
• Jennifer Marion Mills, Randy Marion Automotive;
• Tom Onsrud, C.R. Onsrud;
• Vivek Trivedi, MD, Piedmont HealthCare Comprehensive Digestive Care Center;
• Brent Warren, MD, Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Ophthalmologist; and
• Anthony Williams, T & T Cleaning Services
Board of Trustees
Similar to the Board of Directors, the Board of Trustees plays a role in governance and oversight of the health system, ensuring Iredell is aligning with its policies while promoting the sound development of the organization.
The Board of Trustees is a diverse group of Iredell County citizens who represent various townships within the county. They provide fundamental feedback and input as to how the health system can continue to improve. There are over 170 dedicated individuals on the Board of Trustees.
Five new trustees were appointed at the January meeting. They are:
• David Bullins, Mitchell Community College;
• Rogelio Calvo, Artist;
• Travis Eason, MD, Piedmont HealthCare Bone & Joint;
• Aaron Simmons, Broad Street United Methodist Church; and
• Jips Zachariah, MD, Piedmont HealthCare Cardiovascular Specialists
“It’s incredible to have such a talented group of individuals devoted to the wellbeing of our community,” said Board Chair David Green. “They all share the same goal of keeping comprehensive healthcare local and building upon Iredell Health’s longstanding reputation of excellence.”
About Iredell Health System
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; over 2,200 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.