Fisher-Nightingale Houses, Inc. Executive Board

The FNHI Board’s sole mission is to raise funds to support the compassionate care provided to military patients and their families, by the Dayton area Fisher Houses.

Fisher-Nightingale Houses, Inc. donates raised funds and additional services and items (large and small) to the Air Force, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically in support of the Dayton area Fisher Houses.

The partnership between the Board, the House managers, the volunteers, and the Air Force has been essential to the success of the Dayton area Fisher Houses. Together, we have accomplished great things – together, we are making a difference.

FISHER/NIGHTINGALE HOUSES, INC.
Board of Trustees
(updated December 2025)

FNHI Roster – January 2026

Officers
Jeffrey (Jeff) Owens – President
Larry Johnson – Vice President
John Taffany – Secretary
Patrick (Pat) Fillingim – Treasurer
Jessica Rucker – Legal Counsel

(open)– Media Relations

Trustees
Mike Stephenson
Micah Thompson
William (Bill) Records
Chet Cooper
Mary Muter

Board Advisors & Contributors (Non-Voting Members)
Bobette Hart-Nelms – Dayton – VAMC Director’s Liaison

Executive Director
Kimberly Luse

Fisher House – WPAFB
Diyor Nishanov – House Manager
Marilyn Vazquez – Assistant House Manager

Fisher House – DVAMC
Betsey Striebel – House Manager
Lynda Blood – Assistant House Manager

Program Support Assistant
Whitney Beckwith