MEET THE HOSPITAL BOARD

Tricia Grantham has substantial work experience in the medical industry, including work as a medical social worker. She also has a degree in social work and a minor in aging from San Diego State University. In the past she worked at a home health and hospice organization that taught her about disease processes, patient/family/physician dynamics and the hospital’s role as a leader in the delivery of healthcare. “I believe that one of the most important attributes hospital leadership exhibits is the commitment to creating an environment where staff can learn, improve and grow professionally as individuals and as team members,” Grantham added. “They recognize how crucial these values and overall philosophy are to achieving quality patient care.”

Cheryl Oliver is the Associate Dean for Professional Program at Washington State University. Cheryl earned her undergraduate degree in elementary education with an emphasis in K-8 teaching. She later earned her Master's in Education Administration with an emphasis in higher education administration and student affairs. She also holds a Master's of Business Administration. She is presently a member of the Pearson's Online Learning Services advisory council.

A longtime Realtor and partner with RE/MAX Home and Land, Joe Pitzer has been on the Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners since 1996, when the hospital was still located on the Washington State University campus. He has served as board president and vice president during his 18-year tenure. Pitzer is a graduate of Washington State University with a business administration degree. “Our hospital is not just the building,” said Pitzer. “We are actually a district that is involved in physician practices and joint ventures to keep high-quality healthcare on the Palouse.”

Karen Karpman is a trained clinical neuropsychologist and a 20 year resident of Pullman, WA. She worked as a clinical psychologist in private practice in Pullman since 1998 until her retirement in 2015 during which time she was a member of the allied health staff of the hospital. Karen is a member of the Women’s Leadership Guild, Pullman Regional Hospital Auxiliary, and the hospital’s Ethics Committee. “As a patient, I have witnessed first-hand how important it is to maintain the highest level of compassion and quality care for the people served by Pullman Regional Hospital.

PJ Sanchez is the Home Loan Sales Manager for Washington Trust Bank and has been with the company since the Pullman branch opened. He is a WSU alum and moved back to Pullman in 2009. PJ and his wife Kelli are originally from the Tacoma area. PJ served on the Pullman Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as Treasurer, and is active in volunteer service clubs Kiwanis and Lions. He started on the Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation Board in 2016 and assumed the role of Vice President from 2018 to early 2020.

A long-time resident of Pullman, Nofsinger’s professional career prior to retirement has been devoted to healthcare, including eighteen years at Pullman Regional Hospital as a nurse. She worked with emergency and inpatients, led the emergency department and trauma center and provided community outreach for infection control, traveling nurses, and sexual assault examination services. Her experience additionally extends to community law and emergency services through her work with the Whitman County coroner’s office as a deputy coroner. Nofsinger and her husband made several moves away from Pullman since their arrival in 1984, to California, Wisconsin and Alaska, but they always found their way back home. Nofsinger helped design and choose medical equipment for the Emergency Department when Pullman Memorial Hospital moved to the current Bishop Blvd. location in 2005 and helped the hospital achieve a level three trauma status.