White River Health System names foundation director
BATESVILLE — Gary Bebow, CEO of White River Health System, has announced the appointment of Amanda Roberts of Batesville as director of the WRHS Foundation.
As foundation director, Roberts is responsible for the advancement of the WRHS Foundation through effective leadership, cultivation, implementation and administration of foundation activities, fundraising programs and donor development.
“Amanda is very involved in the community, and she has extensive experience in fundraising and grants,” Bebow said. “There is no doubt she will be a great leader in the director role.”
Roberts received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. She has 10 years of experience in fundraising and grant writing and 10-plus years of management experience. Before becoming foundation director, Roberts served as grant-development coordinator for the foundation.
“I am excited about the opportunity to apply my knowledge and skills to contribute to the success of WRHS,” Roberts said. “We have a very dynamic, motivated team in the foundation, and I look forward to seeing what we accomplish together.”
Roberts is chairwoman of the Worship Committee at First United Methodist Church in Batesville. She is a member of the Whole Child, Whole Community Legislative Research Committee and the Batesville Kiwanis Club.
She and her husband, Robb, have a daughter, Mia.