Hope Clinic Board

The Staff at Hope Clinic & Care Center Welcomes You!

Our team strives to provide the highest quality care to everyone we serve. Compassion for people of every background and walk of life is what drives our care practices. Respect for complete health; heart, mind, and body is the vision behind our tagline, “Hope That’s Free.”

Our mission is to partner with the community to help improve it’s health and well-being by providing access to quality health care for the healing of the body, mind and spirit by demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ to those in need.

Our Directors

Our Board

Josh Ice

Josh IceBoard Member

Josh Ice is currently Director of Operations with Encompass Health Solutions. Prior, Josh has held the positions of manager of Clinic Operations with Affinity Medical Group (now Ascension Medical Group) and most recently was Director of Primary Care for 9 Ascension clinics.

Josh attended Bethel University in St. Paul, MN where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Medicine. In 2009, he completed his Masters in Healthcare Administration.
Albert Selker

Albert SelkerBoard Member – President

Albert Selker has executive management experience. He served as an Executive Director at Appleton Papers (Appvion), as the General Manager of US Lubricants, an operating division of US Venture in Appleton, WI, as the President of We Care Senior Care, Inc. which owned and operated 15 locations of Home Instead, based out of Green Bay. Albert is currently serving as Director of Operations for Alliance Church in Appleton, WI.

Albert has a B.S. in Mineral Economics from Penn State University and a Certificate in Business Management from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.
Dr. Robert Makeever

Dr. Robert Makeever Board Member

Dr. Makeever has been a practicing family practice physician for twenty-five years. He served for four years as a physician for the US Air Force in Cheyenne, WY, and since 1994 has been practicing in Appleton, WI. His practice has included the full range of family medicine – pediatric and adolescent medicine, obstetrics, adult and geriatric medicine, and sports medicine as volunteer team physician for Appleton North HS.

Prior to entering the medical field, Dr. Makeever received a degree in instrumental music education from the University of Illinois and taught high school instrumental music for two years in Olney, IL.

In addition to his bachelor’s degree, Dr. Makeever received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 1987, and completed a residency in family practice at St. Paul-Ramsey Family Practice Residency in 1990.
Mark Byrom

Mark Byrom Board Member

Mark has spent more than 30 years in ministry, and fourteen of those years were in Bosnia-Herzegovina as an international worker with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Years of ministry in Europe, traveling the world, and being a mission-mobilizer with the denomination gave Mark a focus on connecting the global church with the local church. Mark also completed his studies for his Doctorate of Ministry in 2017, further equipping him to lead passionately.

As the Executive Pastor of Outreach and Care, which incudes assisting Alliance Church as we partner globally with believers and churches on five different continents. It’s an Acts 1:8 mentality, which he pursues with passion. Mark also has oversight for Special Needs ministry, Community Care, and aspects of Congregational Care.

Mark and his wife, Debbie, have raised three young women and now navigate the empty-nesting lifestyle together. When he gets a chance, he enjoys hiking in beautiful locations and visiting new places around the globe. Mark enjoys hanging with friends over a great cup of coffee along with reading and seeing a great movie.
Christine Cousineau

Christine Cousineau Board Member-Treasurer

Christine Cousineau is the SVP, CFO & Treasurer for SECURA Insurance, a highly rated mutual property and casualty insurance company operating across 13 states. In her role, Christine oversees all finance functions and leads the company’s Enterprise Risk Management Program. As a key member of the executive team, she plays a crucial role in developing and executing corporate strategy.

Before joining SECURA, Christine had various leadership positions at Thrivent Financial, including serving as the CEO of Thrivent Credit Union. Her career began in public accounting, providing her with a strong foundation for financial management.

Christine earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a CPA designation.

In addition to her professional responsibilities, Christine is actively involved in her community. She serves on the board of directors for the Hope Clinic & Care Center and the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Christine and her husband Bill reside in Kaukauna, WI and have three children. They are members of Appleton Alliance Church in Appleton, WI.
Sally Bowers

Sally Bowers Board Member-Secretary

Sally Bowers spent 25 years as an educational leader. She served kindergarten through 12th grade students, their teachers and their families until her retirement in June of 2020. Her leadership focused on social and emotional learning, effective instructional strategies, community collaboration, and strategic planning. Sally also served as a leader in human resource management.

Prior to joining education, Sally was a licensing coordinator in the compliance department at Thrivent.

Sally was born and raised in Wabeno, WI and is number five of nine in the sibling line up. She attended the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and earned a bachelor’s degree in education with math and English language arts minors. She attended Cardinal Stritch University and earned her master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction.

Sally and her husband, Ken, have three children, Ryan (32), Amanda (30), and Jonah (25). They have three grandchildren, Piper (5), Rosalie (3) and Mila (1). Ken and Sally enjoy hanging out with their many family members watching sporting events, golfing, boating, ice fishing and exercising.
Eric Welhouse

Eric Welhouse Board Member

Eric Welhouse is the Founder of ECHOE Enterprises, a Wisconsin based commercial real estate development firm that focuses on enhancing communities through the repurposing of existing buildings and new construction.

His background includes twenty-plus years in the construction management industry. Before founding ECHOE Enterprises, Eric served in an executive leadership role at Catalyst Construction. There, his leadership contributed to the five-fold, sustainable growth of the organization, in just eight years.

Eric models his passion for serving others through his service in the community. He currently serves on the Governing Board of Appleton Alliance Church, where he and his family are members and enjoy serving in the various ministries.

Eric and his wife Mindy are blessed with four children and enjoy traveling, spending quality time together, and the fantastic Wisconsin summers.
Sarah Schneider

Sarah SchneiderBoard Member

Sarah Schneider has served as Mobility Manager at Valley Transit since 2019. In her role she is responsible for helping aging adults, people living with disabilities and disadvantaged populations overcome barriers to transportation. Sarah also works collaboratively with non-profits, employers, human services agencies, senior communities, schools, and other transportation providers to identify and overcome transportation barriers that prohibit their respective clients, employees, residents, patients, students, refugees/newcomers, and non-English speaking populations to access the important programming and essential services they offer.

Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in business & marketing from Lakeland University and has her MBA from Concordia University Wisconsin and her 20+ years of professional work experience has been comprised primarily of business development and strategic marketing roles across a diverse variety of for- and non-profit industry sectors. Sarah enjoys developing people and leading high-performing teams that ultimately achieve organizational growth goals and deliver quantifiable results. Sarah attributes her strong work ethic to growing up on a dairy farm near Marinette, Wisconsin.

Sarah is passionate about reading, studying and teaching God’s Word. She loves disciplining women of all ages through one-to-one mentoring, co-leading a women’s support group and teaching evening Bible studies at Alliance Church – Appleton. She also volunteers on the board of Fox Valley Jail Ministries and has been one-to-one Bible mentor to incarcerated women since 2016. Sarah and her husband, Bleau, moved to the area in 2002 and are proud to have raised their two (adult) daughter’s in the Appleton area. They currently reside in Freedom with their 4 dogs; Joey, Penny, Lulu and Lloyd.
Vince Gallucci

Vince Gallucci Board Member

Vince Gallucci is a dynamic executive leader with a proven track record of driving organizational transformation, financial optimization, and strategic growth across healthcare, insurance, and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, Vince served as Senior Vice President/Interim Chief of Staff at Penn State Health, where he spearheaded organizational change management, financial restructuring, and leadership optimization to align with the company’s strategic vision. During his tenure, he instilled a positive cultural shift, eliminating inefficiencies that significantly improved employee experience. His efforts resulted in $5M in labor cost savings through agency staffing consolidation and $2M in supply chain savings for surgical equipment. Notably, he led a financial turnaround, transforming a $150M+ operating deficit in FY 2023 into a +2% operating margin for FY 2024, surpassing all performance and financial targets.

Before stepping into the Chief of Staff role, Vince was Vice President of Marketing and Strategy at Penn State Health, where he played a pivotal role in brand development during a period of rapid expansion. He led brand research and repositioning amid the acquisition of two hospitals and new service line expansion, while also streamlining marketing operations—resulting in a 10% reduction in shared service costs and a 15% reduction in marketing spend. He introduced Hoshin methodologies and LEAN principles to enhance strategic and operational planning, successfully shifting marketing investments toward a more digitally weighted model while maintaining key traditional placements.

Currently, Vince is Chief Executive Officer of Life Promotions, a national nonprofit dedicated to youth empowerment through school assemblies, leadership training, retreats, and the renowned Christian music festival Lifest. In this role—held concurrently with his time at Penn State Health—he has redefined donor engagement and corporate sponsorship, delivering record fundraising results. Under his leadership, the organization has strengthened internal controls, improved financial performance, and enhanced board confidence.

Earlier in his career, Vince was Head of National Programs and Client Relations at Constellation Inc., overseeing new business and client relations across 20+ states for a leading medical professional liability insurance firm. He also spent over 15 years with Ascension Health, serving as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Administrative Officer in multiple markets, where he led strategic initiatives in branding, business development, and operational optimization.

A seasoned board member and corporate advisor, Vince currently serves as a Director for the WebMD Ignite Division of WebMD, where he provides strategic oversight and guidance. With a career marked by transformational leadership and operational excellence, he is well-positioned to drive growth and efficiency for organizations navigating complex challenges.