About the Foundation
Our Foundation Mission
The Mary Greeley Foundation supports the mission of Mary Greeley Medical Center through philanthropy and engagement.
Our Medical Center Mission
We provide excellent patient-centered carefor all.
An Inspiring Act of Generosity
Captain Wallace Greeley built the hospital in memory of his beloved wife Mary and gave it to the City of Ames. Since opening in 1916, Mary Greeley Medical Center has provided generations of central Iowans with accessible, high quality health care.
The hospital has grown with the region. This growth has been made possible by the generosity of donors who have followed Captain Greeley’s moving example.
Gifts to the Mary Greeley Foundation improve lives and communities. They impact all aspects of our patient care. They fund opportunities for hospital staff to advance their skills. They support programs that encourage healthy lifestyles. They support the medical center’s mission to take care of the whole patient.
Captain Greeley’s dream was that the hospital named for his wife would provide help and hope for people for many, many years. Gifts to Mary Greeley Medical Center help ensure that dream continues to be a reality.
2025-2026 Foundation Board of Directors
The Foundation Board for Fiscal Year 2026 (pictured left to right): Doug Lenhart*, Jon Fleming MD*, Ann Murray, Kim Iiams, Amber Deardorff*, Neal Loes, Amy Schmidt, Peter Buck MD. Not pictured: Ken McCuskey, Christine Hunziker, Jenn Plagman-Galvin, Melissa Rowan, Al Hermanson, Alecia Johnson, Keith Arneson*.
* indicates new board member
- Amy Schmidt, Chair
- Melissa Rowan, Past Chair
- Ann Murray, Secretary
- Kim Iiams, Treasurer
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- Keith Arneson
- Peter Buck, MD
- Amber Deardorff, Ex Officio
- Jon Fleming, MD
- Al Hermanson
- Chris Hunziker
- Alecia Johnson
- Doug Lenhart
- Neal Loes
- Ken McCuskey, Ex Officio
- Jenn Plagman-Galvin
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Staff
Melissa McGarry, Foundation Executive Director
Gary Botine, Mary Greeley Vice President & CFO
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FY2025 Foundation Impact Report
Foundation Staff
Melissa McGarry, Foundation Executive Director
Email: mcgarry@mgmc.com
515-239-2180
Melissa McGarry has served as the Executive Director of the Mary Greeley Foundation since June 2008. In addition to providing leadership for the Mary Greeley Foundation, she oversees the Mary Greeley Auxiliary, Volunteer Services, the Gift Shop, Older Adult Services (Prime Time Alive) and the Art Program. She has nearly 25 years of fundraising and marketing experience, most recently with the Iowa State Center and the ISU Foundation. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Iowa. She is a member of the Association of Healthcare Professionals, Foundation Professionals of Iowa Hospitals, Rotary Club of Ames and the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy. She currently serves on the Rotary Club of Ames board and is a mentor for the Iowa State University Non-Profit Protégé Program.
Rachael Karriker, Foundation Senior Development & Planned Giving Officer
Email: karriker@mgmc.com
515-239-2421
Rachael Karriker joined the Mary Greeley Foundation in 2024 as Senior Development and Planned Giving Officer. She brings over 15 years of fundraising experience, most recently with the Iowa State University Foundation, along with a background in hospitality management. In her role, Rachael focuses on building meaningful donor relationships and advancing planned giving initiatives that help sustain Mary Greeley’s mission of delivering excellent, patient-centered care for all. She holds both a bachelor’s degree in business communications and an MBA from Iowa State University. Rachael represents the medical center as an Ambassador for the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, is a member of the Foundation Professionals of Iowa Hospitals, the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy, and previously served as the Vice President of the Gilbert Education Foundation Board.
