Board of Directors

Kathleen McNeely – Chair

Kathleen McNeely joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2009. She has been actively involved on the Compensation, Strategic Planning and Marketing, and Finance and Audit Committees. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors. Kathleen chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “The Children’s Organ Transplant Association is a wonderful organization that provides hope and assistance to families who are in need of both financial and emotional support. I was proud to say ‘yes’ when asked to serve.”

Kathleen McNeely is retired. She spent more than 10 years with the NCAA as Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. McNeely holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

She and her husband live in Bloomington, Indiana, and have two children and six grandchildren.

Pat Fitzpatrick – Vice Chair

Patrick “Pat” Fitzpatrick joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2016. He has been actively involved on the Strategic Planning & Marketing, Bylaws and Miracle Maker Celebration Committees. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. Pat chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “A Board Member introduced me to COTA, and once I learned more about its mission at the Miracle Maker Celebration Dinner, I wanted to offer my skills to assist in COTA’s burgeoning growth. I am also passionate about COTA thanks to my wife Sarah – a licensed social worker – who has significant experience in the transplant field. This, coupled with COTA’s ability to remove the financial barriers for families facing transplant, resonated with me and I am thrilled to help the organization with its life-saving work.”

Pat Fitzpatrick is a Consultant for Eli Lilly and Company and has been since September 2019. Mr. Fitzpatrick holds sociology and film degrees from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and a Doctorate of Law from Fordham University School of Law in New York City.

He and his wife live in Indianapolis, Indiana, with their four children.

Read what people say about Mr. Fitzpatrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-fitzpatrick-1b794393/

Zina Berry – Secretary

Zina Berry joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2019. She has been actively involved on the Strategic Planning & Marketing Committee and currently serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors. Zina chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “I am honored to serve on a board of an organization that instills hope in families by helping them in their time of need. COTA combines two of my passions, organ transplant and helping children and families.”

Zina Berry is employed by Advanced Infusion Care. Dr. Berry holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Arizona.

She and her husband live in Phoenix, Arizona, and have three children.

Read what people say about Dr. Berry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinaberrypharmd/

David Ormstedt – Treasurer

David Ormstedt joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2014. He has been actively involved on the Nominating, Finance and Audit, and By Laws Committees. He currently serves as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors. David chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “Having been involved with charities my entire career, I was eager to offer my time and knowledge to an effective, efficient organization. COTA fit the bill. COTA’s ability to superbly help children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant flows from its dedicated and attentive management and staff members who are supported by a strong Board of Directors.”

David Ormstedt is a retired attorney. His 40-year career included 30 years with the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Public Charities Unit. Mr. Ormstedt holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Doctorate of Law from the University of Connecticut.

He and his wife live in Bloomington, Indiana, have three children and three grandchildren.

Cassandra Franks Amadio

Cassandra Amadio, CPA, joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2021. She has been actively involved on the Finance & Audit Committee. Cassandra chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “When I was introduced to COTA, I was incredibly moved by the work that is being done and the support this organization offers to transplant families. I personally have not had an experience with a transplant, but seeing what these families go through … I am so very grateful COTA exists. I am humbled and thrilled to be part of such an amazing organization.”

Cassandra Amadio is the Assistant Vice President and University Controller at Stony Brook University. Ms. Amadio holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and French from Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana. She also holds an MBA and a Master’s degree in Strategic Management from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Cassandra and her husband live in Bloomington, Indiana, and have one child.

JoEllen Baldwin

JoEllen Baldwin joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2017. She has been actively involved on the Strategic Planning & Marketing Committee. JoEllen chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “Helping others in my local and state communities led me to COTA. Being associated with COTA has expanded my horizons by helping the beautiful, young lives (and their families) who will become our future!”

JoEllen Baldwin is a Principal at Comprehensive Facilities Planning, Inc. and has been since January 2017. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Michigan State University.

JoEllen lives in Bloomington, Indiana, and has one adult child.

Read what people say about Mrs. Baldwin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellen-baldwin-0b64b8134/

Marc Collins

Marc Collins joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2017. He has been actively involved on the Strategic Planning & Marketing Committee and the Miracle Maker Celebration Committee. Marc chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “COTA is an outstanding organization that supports transplant families and their children in a time of great financial and medical need. COTA extends this support throughout a child’s lifetime thereby having a lasting impact. As a parent I cannot think of an organization I would be prouder to serve.”

Marc Collins is a Principal Therapy Consultant at Medtronic CoreValve and has been for over 15 years. Mr. Collins holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Central Michigan University.

He and his wife live in Indianapolis, Indiana, and have three children.

Read what people say about Mr. Collins on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-collins-b4203611/

Jolene Ellis

Jolene Ellis joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2017. She has been actively involved on the Allocations Committee. Jolene chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “I am a pediatrician and love working with children. I have seen firsthand how long terminal illnesses can stress and impact whole families. I love COTA’s mission to help ease these stressors for families and children needing transplants. This organization fills an important need and I am very proud to serve on its Board of Directors.”

Jolene Ellis is a Pediatrician at Henry Ford Allegiance Pediatrics and has been since 2016. Dr. Ellis is a Board Certified Pediatrician with a medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. Ellis completed her pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan at Wayne State University. She graduated from Greenville College with a Bachelor’s degree in 1985.

She and her husband live in Horton, Michigan. They have four children and one grandchild.

Read what people say about Dr. Ellis here: https://www.henryford.com/physician-directory/e/ellis-jolene

T. Michael Ford

Michael Ford joined the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) Board of Directors in 2002. He has been actively involved on the Compensation, Finance and Audit, and Strategic Planning & Marketing Committees. T. Michael chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “COTA brings hope to those who feel hopeless and to those who feel helpless. I do not know of a nobler calling one can have than to work and serve on behalf of those who are desperate and in need. This is the primary reason why I serve on the COTA Board of Directors.”

Michael Ford is the Special Assistant and Project Manager to the Associate Vice President for Budget and Planning at Indiana University. He has worked for Indiana University in various financial positions since 1995.

Mr. Ford holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Howard University, a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Maryland, and is working on a Doctorate in Information Science from Claremont Graduate School.

He lives in Bloomington, Indiana, and has three children.

Read what people say about Mr. Ford on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-michael-ford-08116b37/

Scott Ganton

Scott Ganton joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2010. He has been actively involved on the Strategic Planning & Marketing Committee. Scott chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “Our family truly believes in COTA’s mission and vision. COTA embodies what a quality organization should look and function like.”

Scott Ganton is the Founder and Owner of Ganton Senior Communities in Michigan. Mr. Ganton holds a Bachelor’s degree from Greenville College.

He and his wife live in Parma, Michigan. They have three children and four grandchildren.

Mark Hannah

Mark “Bo” Hannah joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2009. He has been actively involved on the Allocations and the Finance and Audit Committees. Bo chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “I really appreciate the mission COTA embraces and carries out on a daily basis.”

Bo Hannah is the Managing Owner of Potts, Hannah & Fischer, P.C. He is a member of the Indiana CPA Society and has over 28 years of experience in controllership and public accounting. Mr. Hannah holds a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

He and his wife live in Greenwood, Indiana, have four children and seven grandchildren.

Read what people say about Mr. Hannah on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hannah-744a316/

Robert "Bob" Kayne

Robert “Bob” Kayne joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2023. He was previously a member of COTA’s President’s Advisory Council following his retirement. He has been actively involved on the Strategic Planning and Marketing Committee. As a longtime COTA family and kidney donor to his son Kevin in 2002, Bob chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors with a focus on working with Southern California hospital staff to assist more transplant families. Bob said, “COTA has been an important part of our lives for a number of years and has provided our family emotional support and guidance with the life-changing events associated with our son’s kidney transplant. I was honored to be asked and happy to be able to assist in paying it forward as a COTA Board Member.”

Bob Kayne retired in 2017. He spent more than 37 years working in the Aerospace Industry at multiple Program Leadership levels in support of NASA, the United States Department of Defense and numerous international programs. Mr. Kayne holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. 

He and his wife retired in the coastal town of San Clemente, California. Bob has two adult children and one grandchild.

Anthony Paganelli

Anthony Paganelli joined the COTA Board of Directors in 1998. He has been actively involved on the Strategic Planning & Marketing, Nominating and By Laws Committees. Anthony has also served as Chair of the Board of Directors.

Anthony Paganelli is the Founder and Principal of Paganelli Law Group in Indianapolis. Mr. Paganelli holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and a Doctorate of Law from Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana.

He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with his wife and their two sons.

Suzanne Seiders

Suzanne Seiders joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2017. She has been actively involved on the Allocations, Miracle Maker Celebration, and the Strategic Planning & Marketing Committees. Suzanne chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “It is an honor for me to serve on the COTA Board of Directors for a very personal reason. My family and I have witnessed firsthand the amazing role COTA plays in a child’s transplant journey because we are a COTA family. COTA was a Godsend for our family. Even though we were blessed with good insurance, the medical bills were overwhelming – especially our daughter’s monthly medication costs. Knowing we had a resource for those bills was a huge relief and allowed our major focus to be on her health and the wellbeing of our other children”

Suzanne Seiders works in Clinical Operations with personalized health care company, Accolade, Inc., and has been there since 2021.  Prior to her work with Accolade, she served as the Director of Clinical Development & Education at Evolent Health and served as Manager of Care Management Projects/Education for the Indiana University Health System. Mrs. Seiders holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

She and her husband live in Indianapolis, Indiana, with their three children.

Susy Timmons

Susy Timmons, CCP, joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2022. She is actively involved on the Strategic Planning and Marketing team. Susy chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “COTA is near and dear to me because the organization assisted my family when my sister, Shelley Munk, needed a double lung transplant in 2018. She passed 19 months later when her kidneys failed from the anti-rejection drug regimen, but her new lungs were amazing! I was grateful she was able to experience full, deep and beautiful breaths before she died. COTA helped make that possible. I am forever grateful and cherish the opportunity to give back to this organization.

Ms. Timmons is retired from her compensation analyst position with The Capital Group in California. Susy holds a BA in Business Administration from The University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, Nebraska.

She lives in Orange County, California, and has two grown children.

Read what people say about Susy Timmons on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susy-timmons-ccp-9859b24a

Yolanda Treviño

Yolanda Treviño joined the COTA Board of Directors in 2019. She has been actively involved on the Finance and Audit Committee. Yolanda chose to serve on COTA’s Board of Directors for a number of reasons, some of which are highlighted here. “When I was asked to fill the term of a COTA Board Member who needed to step down, I enthusiastically agreed. Serving on COTA’s Board of Directors gives me the opportunity to serve transplant-needy children and their families at a very vulnerable time in their lives. COTA’s mission is rooted in helping to ease significant stressors for families and children facing transplants; COTA’s assistance is available to families before, during and after the surgery occurs. This organization fills an important need in our society.”

Yolanda Treviño is an Assistant Vice President for Strategy, Planning and Assessment in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs for Indiana University and has been for since 2015. Dr. Treviño holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Baylor University in Texas, a Master’s degree in Sociology from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois, and a Doctorate degree in Higher Education from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

She lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

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