THE VALUED VOICE

WHA has honored Tom Fendrick of Stoughton Health with one of its 2023 Trustee Awards. The award was presented by WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding on Nov. 27.
 
For more than 60 years, the Wisconsin Hospital Association has recognized outstanding hospital trustees, those who go above and beyond the call to provide difference making volunteer leadership to a WHA member hospital, and to their community. 
 
Fendrick has served on the Stoughton Health Governing Board since 2017. During that time, he embraced the opportunity to serve in leadership roles serving as secretary/treasurer, vice chair, chair and past chair. He currently serves on the Finance Committee, Executive Committee, and Governance Committees. He regularly attends WHA’s Advocacy Day, as well as connects personally with his elected representatives on behalf of Stoughton Health. He also attends the WHA Rural Health Conference regularly to learn more about effective governance.
 

“In so many ways Tom has exemplified volunteer leadership and community service,” said WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding. “It is truly my honor to present this year’s Wisconsin Hospital Association Trustee Award to Tom Fendrick.”
 
Fendrick is also a tremendous advocate and supporter of the Stoughton community. Over the years he has supported a great number of activities, programs, and organizations and in 2021 was recognized with the Shillelagh Foundation Bill Burman Citizen of the Year Award.
 
Berge was nominated by Stoughton Health CEO Dan DeGroot. In his nomination, DeGroot said, “It is without a doubt Tom has made significant contributions to the community, Governing Board and Stoughton Health. The administrative team is appreciative and grateful to Tom Fendrick for sharing his wealth of talent, and community connections and supporting Stoughton Health in our mission to provide safe, quality healthcare with exceptional personalized service.”
 
As part of his recognition, WHA will donate $500 to the charity of Fendrick’s choice.