Board of Trustees
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
Pulaski Memorial Hospital’s Board of Trustees comprises six local community members and one physician from the Hospital’s Medical Staff, appointed by the Pulaski County Board of Commissioners. Other than the Physician on the Board, who can serve a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms, Trustees serve four-year terms and can serve for three consecutive terms.
The Trustees are responsible for cost-effective policy decisions aligned with the hospital’s mission; implementing and maintaining high-quality services; measuring performance; reporting information; providing input on state policy, budgeting, and state and federal standards; and appointing and delineating privileges to the Hospital’s Medical Staff.
The board meets monthly with the CEO, Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Patient Administration on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The Board does not meet in July or December.
Adam Bennett
Chairperson
Adam joined the Board of Trustees in January 2022. He currently serves as the Board Chair.
Adam works for People Driven Technology and coaches Track and Cross-Country for the Winamac schools. His wife, Mandy, teaches at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School. Together they have two children.
Adam’s term runs from January 2026 to January 2030.
Charles Hutton, DDS
Dr. Charles Hutton, DDS, joined the Board of Trustees in September 2014.
Dr. Hutton had a long-time dental practice in Winamac before retiring. Dr. Hutton and his wife Donna have two children and two grandchildren.
In his free time, Dr. Hutton enjoys fly fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities.
Dr. Hutton’s term on the Board runs from September 2022 to September 2026.
Clint L. Kauffman, MD
Dr. Clint Kauffman joined the Board of Trustees in August 2019, serving as the Medical Staff representative.
Dr. Kauffman has been with PMH since 2013. Prior to joining PMH’s Medical and Surgical Group, he had a private practice in Winamac.
As a Family Medicine and Women’s Health provider, Dr. Kauffman treats patients of all ages. He sees patients at the Group’s Winamac Clinic. He also serves with the hospital’s Inpatient Care Group (ICG), caring for patients admitted to the hospital’s Medical/Surgical ward.
Dr. Kauffman’s term runs from August 2023 to August 2027.
Mike McKay
Mike McKay joined the Board of Trustees in June 2022.
Mike McKay has been a Pulaski County resident since 1997 and lives just west of Medaryville with his wife, Valerie. Together, they have four kids and three grandchildren. They also serve as foster parents, caring for more than 30 children in their home over the last six years.
After graduating from Purdue, Mike was a shop teacher at Kankakee Valley High School for 11 years, and coached high school baseball for 16 years and football for seven years. While teaching at KV, Mike earned his master’s degree in School Administration from Indiana State. Mike is employed as a crop insurance agent at Timm Services in Medaryville.
Mike and his family attend Bethel Bible Church, where Mike serves as an elder and on the youth ministry team.
Mike’s term on the Board runs from June 2022 to June 2026.
Jennifer Mellon
Jennifer Mellon joined the Board of Trustees in October 2024.
Jennifer and her husband, Tyson, live just outside Francesville with their three children.
Jennifer is a Speech-Language Pathologist for West Central Schools and Cooperative School Services.
Jennifer is active in her church and kids’ extracurriculars. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and doing jigsaw puzzles.
Jennifer’s term on the Board runs from October 2024 to October 2028.
Jennifer Smith
Board Secretary
Jennifer Smith joined the Board of Trustees in February 2022. She currently serves as the Board Secretary.
Jennifer and her husband, Daniel, live in Monterey. They have two grown children. She works for First National Bank of Monterey and previously served as a Board Member for the Monterey Public Library.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys reading and visiting with family and friends.
Jennifer’s term runs from February 2026 to February 2030.
Taylor White
Vice-Chair
Taylor White joined the Board of Trustees in November 2022. Taylor currently servces are the Board’s Vice-Chair.
Taylor White resides in Pulaski County on a family farm with her husband, Grant White, and three children. Grant is both a farmer and an engineer at the local Braun Corporation, and Taylor provides independent design services for commercial and residential projects while focusing on raising her children. Taylor is also employed at Edward Jones in Winamac.
She graduated from Purdue University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Sciences. While at Purdue, she also earned a minor in Interior Design and her teaching credentials in Family and Consumer Science education.
Taylor is a lifelong resident of Pulaski County and has consistently participated in and supported the community throughout that time. She has volunteered in the local 4-H program, coached athletics at Winamac Community Schools, sponsored academic and community-based clubs, and is an active member of her local church. Her family history also ties back to the community, with four generations that currently reside in the county. She loves spending quality time with family, personal fitness, and pursuing new adventures.
Taylor’s term runs from November 2022 to November 2026.
