About Us - Memorial Hospital Foundation

Memorial Hospital Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with its own Board of Directors, by-laws and Articles of Incorporation. Our vision is to develop relationships and financial resources to support the needs of Memorial Hospital, its patients, and employees. The Foundation manages 26 funds that provide financial support for these needs. From medications for cancer patients to cooling blankets for NICU babies, a gift to the foundation brings comfort and healing to our community.

Board of Directors

Paul Bertucci, Chairman
Roianne Newman Gutierrez, Vice Chairman
Larry Clark, Secretary/Treasurer

Roy Anderson III
Sandra Boddie

Nathan Boles, MD

John Carter

John Grady, MD

Stephanie Harkins

John “Shorty” Sneed

Clay Wagner

Rodger Wilder

Linda Zakkak

Meet the Team

AIMEE ROBERTSON

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

Aimee joined the Memorial Hospital Foundation as the Foundation President in March of 2019 with a background of more than 12 years in finance and business. She most recently served as Senior Regional Marketing Manager at Hancock Whitney in Gulfport; and as a Relationship Manager in Hancock Bank’s Trust and Asset Management group 2010 until 2014.

Aimee received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Mississippi State University and her law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. She currently serves on the board of St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, Gulfport Main Street Association, Extra Table Gulf Coast Community Board, Women’s Resource Center and is a Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport Life Member. Aimee was also appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to serve on the board of directors for Mississippi Home Corporation.

HARRISON KREMER KAJDAN

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Harrison joined the Memorial Hospital Foundation as the Development Officer in July of 2019 with a background of nearly five years of experience in the federal government. Harrison is responsible for establishing relationships and seeking support from community partners and individuals as well as donor engagement. He develops and manages fundraisers and giving campaigns. Additionally, he researches and develops grant requests.

KATHRYN MORAN

MARKETING OFFICER

Kathryn joined the Memorial Hospital Foundation in February 2017 with a background of 6 years in marketing with 4 of those years in nonprofit marketing. As the Marketing Officer, she develops communication plans and designs marketing materials for the Foundation’s fundraisers, giving campaigns and general awareness as well as manages and creates content for the Foundation website and social media pages. She also manages internal fundraisers as well as works closely with third-party fundraisers to create promotional plans.

BEAU GEX

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICER

Beau joined the Memorial Hospital Foundation as Government Relations Officer in October of 2020 with a background of over 30 years in government relations and economic development. He most recently was employed in economic development and port management for the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission and Port Bienville. Previously, he served as District Chief to U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor from 1989 to 2011 overseeing 13 counties with 4 offices and a staff of 12. Beau develops relationships with government and community leaders.

KATHERINE HILL

FOUNDATION ACCOUNTANT