News Release

Mercy Medical Center Names Top Leadership for Healthcare Foundation

Donna Oliver, president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center – Clinton recently announced the addition of Sondra K. Briese as the Executive Vice President of the Mercy Healthcare Foundation. Briese began her position at Mercy – Clinton on April 23rd with her husband Brian and three children to join later.

According to Donna Oliver, Briese brings with her extensive marketing and fund raising experience. Most recently, Briese served as the foundation director for Mercy Hospital– Port Huron, a sister organization to Mercy – Clinton. In this role she managed all aspects of their fund raising function. During her time at Port Huron, she played a key role in the formation of their foundation, the creation of several successful special events, the development of a major gifts initiative and an expanded donor recognition program.

When asked about her move to Clinton, Briese said, “I am looking forward to working with members of the community to carry on the good work already started by the Mercy Healthcare Foundation.”

A public reception will be held for Briese on Friday, May 11th from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at Mercy Medical Center – North Campus.

The Mercy Healthcare Foundation was formed in 1989 to enhance the quality and delivery of health care in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois by providing financial assistance to Mercy Medical Center and its not-for-profit health-related institutions. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised more than $6 million.