Keith Banks
Chair, Board of Trustees
Hackensack Meridian Health
Banks, the former Bank of America investment chief and current chair of Liberty Bank, has reshaped HMH’s governance profile. Under his leadership, the board added seven nationally recognized figures across medicine, finance and technology — a deliberate move to match the system’s ambitions in research, innovation and growth. His dual perspective in health care and banking gives him uncommon strategic reach, positioning HMH to compete at a higher level.
Frank Giantomasi
Chair, Board of Trustees
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Giantomasi, a longtime Newark civic power broker, joined Newark Beth Israel’s board in 2008 and became chair in 2019. A land-use attorney with deep ties across development, politics and community institutions, he’s helped guide major upgrades, capital planning and community-health expansion. His pragmatic, neighborhood-rooted leadership earned him a seat on RWJBarnabas Health’s system board in 2026.
Laura Ann Kelly
Chair, Board of Trustees
Atlantic Health System
Kelly became board chair just as Atlantic Health named its new CEO, providing continuity during a pivotal leadership transition. A founding partner at Donnelly, Kelly, Blackwell & Galligan LLC and a trustee since 2014, she brings deep institutional knowledge and a steady governance style. Her background in complex business succession planning strengthens Atlantic Health’s strategic posture as it expands services and navigates competitive pressures across North Jersey.
Jack Morris
Chair, Board of Directors
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Morris, a central figure in New Brunswick’s civic and development landscape, chairs RWJUH’s board and plays a major role in RWJBarnabas Health’s expansion strategy. His philanthropic and business leadership helped drive marquee projects, including the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center. Morris brings deep community relationships, development expertise and long-term strategic vision that shape the broader system’s ambitions.
George Norcross
Chair, Board of Trustees
Cooper University Health Care
Norcross remains the driving force behind Cooper’s transformation and Camden’s resurgence. His $100 million gift in 2026 — one of New Jersey’s largest health-care donations — accelerates Cooper’s $3 billion “Project Imagine” redevelopment, including new patient towers and expanded surgical and emergency services. His board leadership is hands-on and deeply tied to Camden’s future, shaping Cooper’s evolution into a nationally recognized academic health system.
Susan Reinhard
Chair, Board of Trustees
RWJBarnabas Health
Reinhard, the first nurse and first woman to chair RWJBarnabas Health’s board, brings unmatched expertise in patient-centered care, long-term care policy and family caregiving. A founding trustee since 2016, she has held key roles on Quality, Audit, Strategic Planning and Human Capital committees, and also serves on the RWJUH board. Her national stature — including recognition as a Living Legend of the American Academy of Nursing — gives her rare authority in board-room decision-making.
