Marco Chan
Marco is the
President and co-founder of AmAsia3 Corporation, a consulting firm with senior practitioners in America and
Asia that helps companies to succeed in commerce across the Pacific. He
is also the Managing Principal/CEO of V2 Leadership Group, Inc., an organization
that has worked with hundreds of managers in the US and Asia to help them
become more effective global leaders, especially in conducting business across
international cultures.
Liz Conway
Liz is the Senior Development
& Marketing Manager at New Leaders for New Schools. She has been a breast cancer survivor since 1997. Liz is an active community volunteer, who worked
professionally in cancer-related areas from 2001-2009 developing patient
education materials for cancer survivors and their physicians, including
several websites. She authored "The Gift of Cancer" which appears on
dozens of websites throughout the country and is the editor of Carpe Diem.
Today, Liz helps foster greater community awareness and support for New Leaders
for New Schools, a national organization that develops and supports urban
school principals. A native Memphian,
she holds the M.A.E.L. in Executive Leadership from Christian Brothers
University and a B.P.S. in Communication Dynamics from the University of
Memphis.
Gerry Finney
Gerry is a cancer survivor, local musician, and the owner of Tri-State Irrigation. He is a long time friend of Wings as a volunteer, a fundraiser and now a member of the Board of Directors.
Marlene Gerson
Marlene moved to Memphis 37 years ago, and truly made this home for her family. She previously served Wings as Director of Development. Marlene also serves on the Board of Memphis Jewish Federation, is active in her synagogue and has served as a surrogate for the Memphis City School system. Before coming to work for Wings, she held the position of Director of Development and Associate Director at Memphis Jewish Federation. Marlene and her husband, Herb, now split their time each month living in both Memphis and Atlanta. She has 4 grandchildren and a new one on the way! Wings has become a part of her soul.
Michele Less
As
a teenager in Memphis, Michele worked with “The War on Poverty”, and the
experience propelled her into the many volunteer opportunities that continue to
enrich her life and hopefully, the lives of others. She has also served on various boards
including her long-held position of Vice President of Programming at her
synagogue. For 20 years, Michele has worked with her
husband in the Law Firm of Less, Getz & Lipman.
They have two daughters, one of whom is a six-year cancer survivor and
more importantly, the mother of her grandson, Andrew. Touched by the support and compassion of the
Wings Staff and volunteers during her daughter’s treatment, Michele is honored
to serve on the Board of Directors.
Warren Riggs
Warren is a retired Vice-President and National Sales Manager for a
division of Dole Foods Co. His loving wife, Sandra, is a eleven year cancer
survivor who also serves as a Wings hospital volunteer. "Our association with
the wonderful people with Wings and the enthusiasm with which they pursue
our mission has enhanced our lives immeasurably."
Sandra Sperry
Sandra is the co-founder of the Memphis Humane Society and served as President of their Board of Directors for 2 years. She worked as an antiques dealer and freelance interior designer for 35 years. Sandra is a breast cancer survivor and is married to Richard. They have blended their families together which includes 16 grandchildren. She is thankful for the many heroes in her life who helped her through her cancer journey.
Virginia Steele
Virginia is a native Memphian and long time
friend and volunteer of Wings. Professionally she is a Health Care Business Development Consultant and has served the West
Clinic in this capacity for many years. She is a cancer survivor
and is nationally recognized as an oncology spokesperson and patient advocate.
Regina Swartwood
Regina lives in Jackson, Tennessee. She was a caregiver for her late husband, Henry Carson who passed
away in June, 2001 from pancreatic cancer. She has been a Wings
Volunteer for over 9 years, a Meals On Wheels Volunteer in Jackson for
7 years and previously served on the Board of Directors of the West Tennessee Cerebral Palsy
Association. Regina enjoys running, gardening & reading. She is very
passionate about volunteering at Wings..."it has a special place in my
heart because it is such a remarkable facility...the doctors, nurses, &
staff are so compassionate and dedicated. Because I
volunteer on Tuesdays...it is my favorite day of the week."
B.J.Wade
B.J. is a native Memphian, an attorney and has
represented over 100 persons with asbestos related cancers. "These patients often voice a need for a
holistic approach for their condition, while maintaining a confidence in the
treatment. Having reviewed the services
provided by Wings Cancer Foundation, this holistic approach by Wings seems
likely to expand in importance and I am pleased to be a part of Wings which is
in the vanguard."
Beth Washington
Beth is an Account Manager in the Premier Client
Group at AT&T. She previously worked with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, as
a Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate Board Member (Fundraising Chair/5 years) Co-Chairing
the 2010 local Race for the Cure in Memphis, TN. She is a sustaining member of
Subsidium, Inc. and EWI International. Beth is a seven year breast cancer
survivor. She joined the Wings Board of Directors in November 2010 to assist
them as they continue to grow in their support of cancer patients in our
community. Her husband Jack, and their children, Jeremiah, Leigh and Mary
support her efforts to find a cure for cancer.
Bill Zarfoss
Bill is a graduate of University of Florida. Currently retired, he previously worked as
Administrative Vice President of Allenberg Cotton Company. He served as
Treasurer of The American Cotton Shippers' Association, a Board Member
of The Cotton Warehouse Association of America, and was also a founding Board
Member of EWR, Inc. Bill also served as past President and Board Member of
Colonial Country Club and his wife, Joann, is a Wings Volunteer.