Fordyce Honored As Trustee Of The Year

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Renee Fordyce, Board Treasurer at Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, Mo., has been honored by the Missouri Hospital Association as a 2025 Trustee of the Year. The award was presented Nov. 5 at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. Charles, Mo.

“Renee’s energy, coupled with her understanding of the clinical and operational aspects of health care, make her an extraordinary board leader,” said Jon D. Doolittle, MHA President and CEO. “She is a frequent contributor to MHA events who is deeply committed to improving health in Harrison County and, indeed, throughout the state.” 

Fordyce was elected to the Harrison County Community Hospital Board of Directors in 2011 and has served as board treasurer since 2018. She is a Licensed Practical Nurse, which informs her thinking as a board member. Fordyce has been deeply involved in progress toward the replacement hospital, which is currently under construction.

“Renee has a deep passion for our community and an unwavering commitment to our hospital,” said Tina Gillespie, CEO of Harrison County Community Hospital. “She has long been a strong advocate for growth and continuous improvement in patient care. As a respected member of our board, Renee not only provides thoughtful leadership but also stands side by side with our health care workers, understanding firsthand how meaningful — and at times challenging — their work can be. We are truly honored and proud to have Renee recognized as Trustee of the Year.” 

Photo caption: Craig Thompson, P.T., FACHE, CEO of Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Clinton, Mo., and 2025 MHA Board Chair, (left) and Jon D. Doolittle, MHA President and CEO of the Missouri Hospital Association (right), present Renee Fordyce Board Treasurer at Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, Mo., (center) a 2025 Trustee of the Year Award.