Board & Advisory Council

The Board of Directors and Advisory Council of Southern Legacy of Life bring a diverse range of expertise, leadership, and community commitment to support our mission of honoring donors and serving families across Arkansas. Together, they provide strategic guidance, governance, and advocacy for the organization.

Board of Directors


Steve Percival, Chair

Ryan Fitzgerald, MD

Denese Fletcher, JD

Scott Hamilton, JD

George Hutchison, MD

Kathy Jones

Miguel Lopez

Sarah Patterson, JD

Mark Tudor

Steve Schexnayder, MD

Advisory Council


Gerone Hobbs, D-ABMDI, Chair

Teri Cox

Michele Deidrich, RN

Michelle Estrada, MD

Terry Harville, MD, PhD

Karol Mudy, MD

Tom Thompson, CST/CFA, CTBS

Brian Reemtsen, MD

Bo Ryall

Secillia Roseberry, BSN, RN

Kara Way, MD