Garnet Health Announces New Board Members

MIDDLETOWN, NY (Nov. 21, 2024) - Garnet Health is pleased to announce the following updates to its board of directors.

Russ Heyman is an independent insurance broker and the founder of Misner Benefits, LLC, a firm specializing in health and welfare benefit programs for companies throughout the Hudson Valley. He is licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. In his role with Misner Benefits, Mr. Heyman has presented innovative solutions for cost-effective programs for his clients, including designing self-funded health plans. 

Mr. Heyman received his Bachelor of Science in business administration from the State University of New York at Albany. 

Mr. Heyman currently serves on the board of directors of the Cooperative Federal Credit Union. He previously served on the SUNY Sullivan board of trustees in many roles, including a two-year term as chair. He was also a member of the board of directors for New Hope Community, a not-for-profit agency serving the needs of individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Jay Anthony, owner of Anthony Property Group, LLC, is an experienced business and technology executive, as well as a dedicated community leader with extensive board governance experience. As part owner and former vice president and CIO of QLT Consumer Lease Services, Mr. Anthony was responsible for overseeing the company’s entire IT infrastructure and all applications, supporting a $30 million residential telephone leasing business. He previously held various roles with AT&T/Lucent Technologies.

Mr. Anthony recently served as board chair for the Garnet Health Foundation, contributing to healthcare advancements through fundraising and advocacy. He is also a board member for the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, where he supports impactful local charitable initiatives, and he serves on the Independent Support Services board, assisting individuals with developmental disabilities through self-directed, individualized support services.

Mr. Anthony’s commitment to community service is reflected in his work with various other boards, including the SUNY Orange Bridges Program Advisory Board and the Pine Bush Central School District.

Recognized for his leadership, Mr. Anthony has received numerous awards, including Garnet Health Foundation’s Philanthropy Leadership Award in 2024, AT&T’s prestigious Summit Award, the Orange County Soccer Officials Chris G. Chachis Award, the Mental Health Association of Orange County’s Silver Bell Award and many more.

To learn more about all members of the board of directors, please visit garnethealth.org/about-us/board-directors.
 

To learn more about all members of the board of directors, please visit garnethealth.org/about-us/board-directors.

About Garnet Health 

Garnet Health is a New York State not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Middletown, New York, approximately 60 miles northwest of New York City. It is the corporate parent of Garnet Health Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills, Garnet Health Doctors, Garnet Health Urgent Care, Garnet Health Foundation and Garnet Health Foundation – Catskills. Garnet Health is dedicated to developing specialty services, medical programs and needed healthcare services that allow residents to remain close to home to receive quality care.

Providing healthcare to approximately 500,000 residents in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties, Garnet Health was designed to improve the quality, stability and efficiency of healthcare services in the mid-Hudson and Catskills region. Garnet Health provides the services of more than 4,000 employed professionals and over 850 medical staff members. An academic affiliate of the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Garnet Health retains compassionate professionals who continually strive toward the hospital’s mission to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional healthcare. To learn more about Garnet Health, visit garnethealth.org.