the torch Winter 2013, Issue 4 | Page 6

NEWS Susan McSherry named new vice president of development at Foundation Susan McSherry has been named the new vice president of development for Baylor Health Care System Foundation. Looking to capitalize upon the Foundation’s tremendous achievements and successes in 2013, Susan will lead all of the operating activities that support the Foundation’s front- line fundraising initiatives, including donor relations and planned giving. “The Foundation is fortunate to be Pyles Caters, an award-winning cater- well positioned with a solid pipeline, a ing company based in Dallas, Texas. strong infrastructure and an outstand- “Susan has a collaborative and colle- ing team,” said Rowland K. Robinson, gial work style that will be important as Foundation president. “We were look- she works to mobilize cross-functional ing for an outstanding individual to teams to implement Foundation and enhance our efforts by bringing distinc- Baylor Health Care System priorities, tive leadership to our team. I am confi- helping to push us all to the next level,” dent that Susan’s experience and her said Rowland. strong interpersonal skills will greatly benefit our momentum.” Susan McSherry In February, the Foundation announced the public launch of the first-ever, comprehensive fundraising campaign in Baylor Health Care System’s 110-year history, Campaign 2015: Baylor Makes Us All Better. To date, the Foundation has raised almost 75 percent of its $250 million goal. As a resident of University Park and a graduate of The This announcement at the Foundation comes on the heels of Baylor Health Care System’s announcement in September that the merger with Scott & White Healthcare is now complete. The newly renamed Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, which includes 43 hospitals, more than 500 patient care sites, 6,000 affiliated physicians and 34,000 employees. University of Texas, Susan joins the Foundation with more “We recognize that, while our mission of serving all peo- than 25 years of professional experience in advertising, ple through exemplary health care continues, the environ- marketing, sales, client relations and numerous commu- ment is changing. Under Susan’s leadership, we will reach nity leadership positions. In 2007, Susan served as presi- our $250 million goal for Campaign 2015, which will dent of the Junior League of Dallas, a volunteer and net- ensure Baylor Scott & White Health can better embrace working organization of more than 5,000 members. Most the changes health care reform will bring, as well as meet recently, she was owner and managing partner of Stephan the needs of a growing population,” said Rowland. For more information about Campaign 2015: Baylor Makes Us All Better, contact Susan McSherry, at 214.820.3136 or [email protected]. 6 the torch | winter 2013