(Pullman, WA) Pullman Regional Hospital’s Board of Commissioners approved a new slate of officers at the Wednesday, January 8th public board meeting. Tricia Grantham will fill the role of President, PJ Sanchez as Vice President and Cheryl Oliver as Secretary.
The Board is also seeking to fill a vacant board position. Jeff Elbracht served on the Board for 18 years and has resigned from the role. His last day of service was January 5, 2025.
Elbracht joined the Board in 2006 and served as President from 2018 to 2025. He is the Director of Finance for the City of Pullman and former Director of University Recreation at Washington State University. Born and raised in Nebraska, Elbracht received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska and a master’s of business administration from Washington State University. Elbracht officiates high school football in southeast Washington and volunteered as a youth sports coach for baseball and basketball. His wife, Jill, is a local Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Elbracht melded his love of sports and passion for the hospital through multiple hospital fundraisers with his sons by selling sports memorabilia.
“Jeff’s devotion to the hospital through his service as a Commissioner is so appreciated,” said Matt Forge, Pullman Regional Hospital CEO. “We’re so grateful Jeff and Jill have been, and will continue to be, strong advocates for Pullman’s healthcare.”
To apply for the 6-year term, eligible candidates may send a letter of interest accompanied by a resume or CV to the President of Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners, at the hospital’s address: 835 SE Bishop Blvd. Pullman, WA 99163 by January 31, 2025.
To be eligible, an applicant must be a registered voter, live in the hospital district (Pullman city limits) and cannot be employed by the Hospital district.
Time commitments include attending one public board meeting per month and additional special board meetings; two to four are typical per year. As well as two to three committee meetings per month, a two-day planning session, an estimated three hours a month for reading and study, attendance at up to two regional or state educational meetings, and involvement at various hospital functions including accreditation, hospital employee appreciation, and fundraising events.
The Board will hold a regular meeting February 5, 2025 to interview candidates and potentially appoint a new Commissioner. The appointee must file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement with the Public Disclosure Commission, and they could participate in the 2025 election.
