FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation has announced the appointment of a new director.
According to a news release, Brian Baker has been named the new Director of the foundation. Baker brings more than 15 years of experience to the role. During the last two years, Baker served as Development Director for the Buffalo Trace Council, Scouting America, where Baker headed up development work including several charitable campaigns. The Buffalo Trace Council works in 15 different counties in southwestern Indiana and southeastern Illinois including Knox County, Indiana. Before that Baker served for 22 years at Oakland City University in several leadership positions such as Vice President for University Advancement, and Executive Director/Secretary of the Oakland City University Foundation. During his time in these positions, Baker oversaw three capital campaigns and the performance of more than 120 endowed scholarships.
Baker’s experience includes a Certificate of Fundraising Management from the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and a master’s degree in management. Baker also has his Indiana Real Estate Broker’s License (Referral Status) which has been used to assist with property gifts and retained life estates. He has also held positions as Treasurer of the Evansville Area Fundraising Council, a member of the City of Princeton Redevelopment Authority, and President of the Gibson County Visitors and Tourism Bureau.
Regarding his new role at Good Samaritan, Baker stated, “I am honored to continue building upon the legacy of the Good Samaritan Foundation. Our goal is strategic growth of the Foundation, ultimately benefiting the patients and constituencies of Good Samaritan Hospital. My family has a strong tradition in the medical field. My mother was a registered nurse, and my grandfather was a pharmacist. Moreover, my wife is a proud breast cancer survivor. I look forward to bringing a fresh vision and perspective on philanthropy to the Good Samaritan Foundation.”
