Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides an overview of the dedicated individuals who guide the organization’s mission, offering their expertise, leadership, and strategic direction to ensure the continued success and impact of our work.
MEET OUR BOARD
Dr. Kelly Sullivan, MD,
FACS Founder & Board Member Emeritus
Dr. Kelly Sullivan is the Founder of Wellness House of Annapolis. She is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, and is Medical Director of the Sullivan Surgery & Spa and the Surgery Center of Annapolis. She holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from M.I.T. and medical doctorate from Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Sullivan founded Wellness House after witnessing among her clients a great need in our community for services that support individuals touched by cancer in a way that provides connectivity, strength, and healing. She is active in community service and is the recipient of many awards for her professional work and community involvement, including the People’s Physician Choice Award, Maryland’s Top 100 Women Award, Anne Arundel County CASA Community Leadership Award, Kevin E. Reichardt Foundation Award, What’s Up Top Docs, and Castle Connolly Top Docs.
Tom Simmons
Board President
Thomas Simmons is a Partner with Liff, Walsh & Simmons, the Director of the Real Estate Practice Group, and a member of the Business Law, and Commercial Finance Practice Groups. An engaged member of the Anne Arundel community, he has served on the boards of several local organizations and currently also serves on the Board of Directors for the Building Traditions Society for the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College and obtained his Juris Doctor at Florida State University College of Law.
Chris Zoeller
Treasurer
Chris Zoeller, VP, Relationship Manager at CFG Bank joined the board at Wellness House of Annapolis to lead efforts in expanding the footprint of our organization from Anne Arundel County to include the Baltimore Metro area. At CFG Bank, his philanthropy work includes forging and maintaining relationships with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore, including a seat on their Envision Committee, and The Living Classrooms Foundation.
In his personal time, Chris has enjoyed coaching his three children in soccer and softball, as well as attending their football games and Irish dance competitions. He also loves golf as well as softball, given his role as captain of varsity baseball at Franklin and Marshall College where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. In addition, he completed his banking education at Maryland Banking School through the Maryland Bankers Association where he graduated with honors.
Jane Torano
Secretary
Jane Torano joined the Wellness House of Annapolis as a member and volunteer in November 2022. Since that time, Jane has served on the WOW Launch Party Committee, donating her time and “Healing Waters” art to raise money for this wonderful cause, along with volunteering weekly in-house and with the Kids’ Coping Program Camp. She is committed to supporting its mission and vision in the years to come.
Jane’s prior experience lends itself to her passionate involvement at the Wellness House. After graduating from The College of Wooster, Jane worked for many years as a hospital administrator at The Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Wilmer Institute. She served on the Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study’s Executive Committee, writing grants and supporting cancer patients and their families through diagnosis and treatment. Jane then switched careers and pursued her teaching certification and graduate studies in reading at Towson University. She taught at The Duke School for Children, in Baltimore County Public Schools, and at Indian Creek School for many years. She also served on the Executive Committee and as Co-Chair of the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) Annual Conference at Baltimore’s Convention Center. Jane has been self-employed in “retirement” as a homeschool teacher, tutor, college consultant and artist (exhibiting as a member of the MD Federation of Art).
Jane’s “skill set” feels like the perfect fit at the Wellness House, and she is inspired by the dedication, vision, compassion, talent and dynamism of both staff and volunteers. Not only does Jane draw upon her own experience supporting cancer patients, but her perspective has been shaped by her long marriage to Angel (“Ted”) Torano, who has served the Annapolis community as a Radiation Oncologist at Anne Arundel Medical Center for thirty years.
Rob Calhan
Rob Calhan is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and of Annapolis High School and lives in Arnold, Maryland with his wife Melissa and daughter Julia. Rob joined his business partner, Artie Hendricks, over 8 years ago and launched Landmark Roofing, located in Severna Park, Maryland. They are local philanthropists who are always looking for ways to assist non-profit organizations and other entities to help make our communities a better place to live. Rob with Landmark Roofing has donated in support of local non-profits including the Wellness House of Annapolis for the last few years.
Rob’s wife, Melissa, was an au pair to the Jeff and Amy McKnight family when Jeff was very involved as an early board member and supporter of the Wellness House of Annapolis. Rob and Melissa saw Jeff’s involvement in the early years and development of the Wellness House and they knew they liked the mission of the organization.
Rob has seen firsthand how the organization supports those in need. From Artie Hendricks’ nephew who went to summer camp that the Wellness House provided, to seeing how the Wellness House supported his chief marketing officer’s daughter and family during Katherine Mueller’s cancer journey, including grief counseling. Rob sees the value in Wellness House of Annapolis and assisting with the growth and supporting the mission of helping families that are dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Debbie Dey
Debbie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with over 20 years of experience, having practiced in research, special education, and in-patient and outpatient health care settings. She began working in the field of Oncology in 2017 and received her Oncology Social Worker (OSW-C) certification in 2020.
Debbie is the OSW at Maryland Oncology Hematology, serving the Annapolis and Easton locations. Her role includes assessing and assisting with practical needs and barriers to care, while also providing clinical support and counseling. Debbie is also a board member of the MOH Cares Foundation.
Debbie believes mental health, including emotional, psychological, and social well-being is essential to one’s overall wellness. Her approach to oncology patients and caregivers is to be a compassionate presence while holding a safe space for them to explore the emotional impact of the diagnosis. This approach provides empathy and utilizes supportive guidance to address common feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression.
Debbie understands that practical barriers and financial challenges often cause distress for patients. She works with patients to identify psychosocial concerns and utilizes community and national resources to best meet their needs. Debbie partners with various organizations in the wider cancer community and can steer patients to meaningful support options as applicable.
In her free time, Debbie enjoys running, traveling, new restaurants and time with family and her goldens.
Kimberlie England
Kimberlie England brings her 20+ years of Human Capital consulting experience to drive strategic change initiatives within varying industries, cultures, and structures – as well as working with individuals who want to achieve their personal visions. Kimberlie received her Executive Coaching certificate from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and holds her Board Certified Coach (BCC) certification.
She also holds multiple HR certifications including her Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), and Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). She received her MBA from the University of Findlay and her BBA from the University of Toledo. Kimberlie is an active member of the Rotary Club of Annapolis, the Naval Academy Garden Club, and Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis.
Janie Evans
Mary Jane (Janie) Evans has dedicated the past 15 years to volunteer work, with a strong commitment to the Light House of Annapolis. Her “love language” is cooking, and for the past 12 years, she has enjoyed preparing meals biweekly for the residents at the Light House. Janie also volunteered with “Boundless Adventures” for several years, serving both as a volunteer and a board member. In addition, she has supported Wellness House fundraisers for the past few years.
Janie grew up in Arnold, MD, and is a graduate of both Broadneck High School and the University of Maryland, where she earned a BA in Political Science. She and her husband Jim spent much of their married life traveling across the country following Jim’s career, and at every stop, Janie made a positive impact on those she encountered. Her proudest achievements are her two children, who now live in Nashville, TN, and Hoboken, NJ.
Jim Humphrey
Trustee Emeritus
Chairman & CEO, The Humphrey Companies
James I. Humphrey that founded and was chairman and CEO of the Humphrey Companies, a group of eight organizations that develops, builds, owns, and manages apartment communities, hotels, and retirement communities in the mid-Atlantic region and Florida. Jim was also the founder and chairman of Humphrey Hospitality Trust, a real estate trust that merged with Supertel Hospitality Inc. and owned over 120 hotels in 23 states.
Jim served on the Maryland Governor’s Housing Task Force, was vice chairman of the Maryland Housing Commission, and was the initial president of the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition. Formerly, serving on the board of Wellness House of Annapolis, Jim is currently involved in the Property Development Committee with interest in supporting the continuation and expansion of the property that Wellness House of Annapolis shares with Chesapeake Dressage, Inc. He is currently chairman of the board for Hospice of the Chesapeake and on the board of Homes for America, a not-for-profit producer of affordable homes in a multi-state area. Jim is the Immediate Past Chair of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County.
Tricia Lehmann
Patricia Lehmann, a senior account executive with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, has over 40 years of experience in the health insurance industry, managing the large municipal accounts out of the CareFirst district office in Annapolis. She is also a board member at Hospice, executive committee member of the YWCA of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, and member of Anne Arundel Women Giving Together. Tricia holds a bachelor’s degree in business, management, marketing, and related support services from the University of Maryland.
Patrick McIntyre
Patrick ‘Pat’ McIntyre is a Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer CFG Bank and is part of the senior management team and a member of the bank’s Loan Committee.
Married to his wife and best friend Joni for almost 30 years, Pat has enjoyed coaching his three children in baseball, softball and ice hockey as well as attending their games and acapella and musical theater performances. He also loves to boat and playing golf in his free time when he’s not in the theater, in the rink or on the field. Pat holds a BA in General Business Administration and Pre-law from Michigan State University and an MBA from Loyola College. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Pat moved to Maryland nearly 30 years ago and now resides in Severna Park.
David Sovinski
David Sovinski joined Wellness House as a board member in Spring 2022, serving as an advisor and project manager for construction of a new facility. His role includes serving as liaison between the owner, architect / engineer, and builder for the project.
David’s background includes construction project management and supervision on large commercial and high-rise projects in New York City, Houston and Dallas, Texas, and Chicago, IL. He also served as National Director of Engineering, Research and Industry Development for the International Masonry Institute. After retirement, David is focused on education and service, teaching construction management at Anne Arundel Community College and serving on the board of several community nonprofits.
Liz Thibodeau
Liz Thibodeau is a career veteran in the digital media field. Since forming her company, Thibodeau Media Group, in 2016, she has established client relationships that run the gamut from nonprofits to big corporations that specialize in medical media production with a focus on medical video production. Liz has lived in and around Annapolis since 1994 with her family and is passionate about the causes of health and wellness, the environment, women’s rights, and youth. Liz graduated Cum Laude from Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Public Communication with a degree in video production and telecommunication management.