Board of Trustees

LifeShare is a non-profit, financially self-supporting service organization governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Our Board is dedicated to serving patients, health care providers and the community and is comprised of members who live and work in the community they serve.

Our members are:

Executive Officers

  • J. William Hankins, Chairman
    Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
  • Walter Sanchez, JD, Vice Chairman
    Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
  • Kay Shipp, Secretary
    Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
  • Larry E. Kane, MD, Immediate Past Chairman
    Jefferson County, Texas

Board Members Emeritus

  • Elenora A. Cawthon, Ph.D
  • James G. Hair, MD
  • Jack Smith, MD

Northern Region

  • Merrilee Leatherman
    Caddo Parish, Louisiana
  • J. R. Martin, MD
    Caddo Parish, Louisiana
  • Nancy V. Smith, MD
    Lincoln Parish, Louisiana

Central Region

  • Marvin H. Easley, CPA
    Rapides Parish, Louisiana
  • Kermit W. Pharris, Jr
    Rapides Parish, Louisiana
  • Victor H. Sooter, JD
    Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Southern Region

  • O. Michael Harris
    Jefferson County, Texas
  • Robert D. Hoepner
    Orange County, Texas
  • Donald R. Parker, MD
    Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
  • Joel E. Steirman, CPA
    Orange County, Texas

Executive Management

  • Margaret E. Wallace, MHS, MT(ASCP)SBB
    President/CEO
  • Linda N. Allsup, CPA
    Executive Vice President/CFO
  • Gary J. Levy, MD
    Medical Director
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