Brian Baker Named Director of Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation

Good Samaritan is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Baker as the new Director of the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation. Brian brings more than 15 years of fundraising expertise to the role, coupled with a deep commitment to advancing the mission of the Foundation.

Over the past two years, Brian has served as Development Director for the Buffalo Trace Council, Scouting America, where he led all facets of development work, including annual, capital, endowment and planned giving campaigns. The Buffalo Trace Council supports 15 counties in southwestern Indiana and southeastern Illinois, including Knox County, Indiana. Prior to this, Brian dedicated 22 years to Oakland City University, where he held several leadership roles, including Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director/Secretary of the Oakland City University Foundation. During his tenure, he oversaw three capital campaigns and the performance of more than 120 endowed scholarships.

Brian’s professional credentials include 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. Additionally, he received an Indiana Real Estate Broker’s License (Referral Status), which he has utilized to assist with gifts of real property and retained life estates. His civic contributions include serving as Treasurer of the Evansville Area Fundraising Council, a member of the City of Princeton Redevelopment Authority, and as past President of the Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau.

Regarding his new role at Good Samaritan, Brian 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.”

Brian currently resides in Princeton, Indiana, with his wife, Jamie. This past July, they celebrated 25 years of marriage. They have two daughters, Jenna, a freshman at Vincennes University, and Brylee, a Princeton Community High School freshman. Brian is also deeply committed to healthy eating and active living and is an avid Indiana Pacers fan.

Helen Seirp, Foundation Board President, expressed her enthusiasm for Brian’s arrival: “On behalf of the Good Samaritan Foundation Board of Directors, I am very excited to welcome Brian. I am looking forward to his leadership and feel his experience in the non-profit sector will be very beneficial to the future success of the Foundation.”

Rob McLin, President and CEO of Good Samaritan, also welcomed Brian, stating, “Brian Baker’s extensive background in fundraising and development makes him an excellent choice to lead the Foundation. His vision and experience will be instrumental as we continue to grow our philanthropic initiatives to support the patients and communities we serve.”

For more information about the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation and its initiatives, visit gshvin.org/foundation.