SIMI VALLEY, CA – The Free Clinic of Simi Valley has announced that Jill L. Haney has joined the Clinic’s Board of Directors.
 
Haney, Vice President and Branch Manager of the El Paseo Office of Union Bank has known about the Free Clinic for many years. “I have always been impressed with the Free Clinic and the work they do,” said Haney, “I was very honored to be asked to join [the Board].” She is impressed with all the work the Clinic does – medical, dental, legal and counseling – and says she has referred friends to the Clinic for assistance.
 
“The Free Clinic of Simi Valley has relied on Jill and Union Bank for its banking services for several years,” said Free Clinic Executive Director Fred Bauermeister. “We’re glad that she has decided to enhance the relationship by becoming part of the Free Clinic family.” The admiration for Fred is and Clinic is mutual. “I really admire Fred and his dedication to the Clinic,” said Haney.
 
Besides the Free Clinic, Haney also serves on several other Boards, including the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation, the United Way of Ventura County and the Moorpark College Foundation. Haney is also a member of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset. She feels that her experience on past Boards and financial experience will be an asset to the Free Clinic.
 
Haney is a resident of Westlake Village and has lived in the Conejo Valley since 1959. Haney is a graduate of Thousand Oaks High School and Moorpark College. She has one son and three loveable grandchildren.
 
In addition to Haney, the Free Clinic of Simi Valley’s Board of Directors includes Mané Berbel, Best Valley Insurance; Vincent Dulcich, Aerospace Executive, Retired; Kurt Fredrickson, Vice President, Fuller Theological Seminary; Don Erickson, Litigation Attorney; Kelly Gaines, Homemaker and Community Volunteer, Rev. Ron Hyrchuk, Simi Valley Hospital; Maggie Kestly, Mid Valley Properties; John Lindsey, Lindsey & Lindsey Wealth Management; Don Sturt, Keller Williams Realty; Harry VanDyck, CPA, Retired; Polly Vlasic, Registered Nurse, Retired; Phyllis Wilson, MA MFT; Curt Witeby, Insurance West; Dr. Tracey Young, Free Clinic of Simi Valley and Fred W. Bauermeister, Executive Director, Free Clinic of Simi Valley.
 
About The Free Clinic of Simi Valley The Free Clinic of Simi Valley, celebrating its 45th Anniversary in 2016 has provided continuous service since its establishment in 1971 as a non-profit, volunteer-based charitable community service organization. The mission of the Free Clinic of Simi Valley is to provide medical care, counseling, dental, and legal assistance to individuals and families in need, regardless of their ability to pay. This includes those of all ages, ethnicities, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds, who are unable to use traditional sources within the community. The Free Clinic of Simi Valley is a GuideStar Gold Exchange participant, a status awarded for exemplary nonprofit transparency.
 
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SIMI VALLEY, CA – The Free Clinic of Simi Valley announced that Donald C. Erickson, a senior litigation attorney, was appointed to the Clinic’s Board of Directors.

Although a relatively recent transplant to Simi Valley from Long Beach, in the three years since moving to Simi Valley, Erickson and his wife Lorraine, have become involved in local community groups, including the Kiwanis Club. Through the Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley, Erickson met Don Sturt, current Kiwanis Club President and also a member of the Free Clinic Board who approached him about joining the Board. 

“I’ve long admired the Free Clinic and what they do. I also like the fact that the Free Clinic is not government supported and that it is simply people in Simi Valley helping people in Simi Valley,” said Erickson on why he was interested in getting involved with the Clinic. “You’ve got to do your part,” he added.