Our Board
                                                                     2026 - 2027

Membership requires no dues, only a desire to further the Heart Exchange's objectives of patient support, donor awareness, and support of professional education and research.

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The Heart Exchange Support Group Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, was chartered in 1986. It is affiliated with CHI St. Luke's Health–Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. Most of our active members are also members of theCHI St. Luke's Health–Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. 

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Heart Exchange activities are funded by donations, and memorial gifts. Funds are used directly on support programs, including temporary housing, prescription medications, and financial aid for needy patients and families identified by the Social Services department at CHI St. Luke's Health–Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. 

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Elected boards of directors comprising a president, vice president/ secretary, vice-president/ treasurer, and 15+ general board members, governs the corporation and receive no compensation. 

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Business meetings are held via Zoom on the second Saturday of each month.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

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          President                 Jessica Escalante

          Vice President         David Weibe

          VP Treasurer            Carolyn Arnold

          VP Secretary           Terry Wright & Kathy Prentice

          Historian                  - Position Open -

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

                 ​Nancy Aycock.           Mary Ann Brantley  

                 John Downs.               Nigeria Evans   

                 John Guidry *              Retha Jones      

                  Gerry Pugil.                Vanessa Kirkendoll

                  Kelly Spencer.            Kevin Spencer

                  Edgar Vesga (webmaster) 

                

* Past President - Thanks John for all your support throughout the years!