Foundation Board of Directors
Livingston HealthCare Foundation’s Board of Directors represent leaders and long-time residents from all corners of Park County. Their efforts and commitment to raise philanthropic gifts to provide quality medical service are why our facility continues to attract skilled medical professionals and add and maintain state-of-the-art technology and health programming. With a vested interest in the health and wellness of our community, all of the people listed below do their part to contribute to the growth of Livingston HealthCare.
Foundation Board Members
Babs Brandfass, Chair
After 26 years of life on Wall Street, Babs Brandfass found her way to Montana. She previously served as the Foundation President from 2017 to 2020.
Cliff David
Clifford David brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across the government, nonprofit, and private sectors, with a long-standing commitment to strengthening communities and preserving local heritage. He has served on numerous nonprofit and advisory boards nationwide and provides strategic guidance on initiatives that balance community needs, economic vitality, and long-term sustainability. A founding member of the Park County Land Trust, Clifford is dedicated to supporting organizations that enhance quality of life and ensure a strong future for the region. As a member of the Hospital Foundation Board, he is committed to advancing local healthcare and supporting access to high-quality care close to home.
Joyce Gates
Joyce Gates is the Managing Partner of Warehouse Productions, LLC, an event planning business that specializes in large-scale events. Gates is a board member and Development Committee Chair of Dress for Success D.C, a non-profit organization that provides career development counseling to low-income women. Gates also serves on the Steering Committee for the annual fundraising dinner for the Consortium of Catholic Academies in D.C.
Gates has extensive experience in fundraising and government relations on Capitol Hill, having worked for many years as a food industry lobbyist and as Chief of Staff for a senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives. She has been active in many Congressional and Gubernatorial campaigns and also fundraising efforts to elect women to the U.S. House.
Joyce received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois. She and her husband Bruce have been active residents of Park County since 2016.
Baily Goodwine, Secretary
As the Broker/Owner of Maverick Realty, Baily is passionate about helping clients navigate the dynamic real estate market in Livingston and the greater Park County area. A Livingston native, Baily has deep roots in the community and an intimate understanding of the local market, making her a trusted resource for buyers, sellers, and investors alike.
With a strong background in real estate, business ownership, and community leadership, Baily brings a strategic and client-focused approach to every transaction. She prides herself on providing personalized service, expert negotiation skills, and a commitment to integrity in all aspects of her work.
Beyond real estate, Baily is a dedicated advocate for education and community development. She also serves as the School Board President for Elevate Montessori and is actively involved in expanding educational opportunities in Park County. Her leadership extends to various community initiatives, where she works to create lasting, positive impacts.
Mark Pesa, Treasurer
Mark Pesa has been owner/operator of Guardian Title for the past 8 years.
Prior to that Mark was a Realtor, Property Manager and owner of The UPS
Store for 14 years. He attended Ball State University and received a degree
in Sales and Marketing which he used in his corporate career in the beverage
industry prior to moving to Livingston 23 years ago. During his years
in Livingston, Mr. Pesa has been active with other non-profit groups including
the Livingston Education Foundation, Livingston Community Trust, Livingston
Rotary, Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce, Travel Montana and the Little
Guys Football program, to name a few. Mark looks forward to working with
Livingston HealthCare on maintaining and enhancing its new medical center
by his involvement with the Livingston HealthCare Foundation.
Dr. Andrew Rice
Andrew Rice, DPM, FACFAS, focuses his practice on Podiatric medicine and surgery including sports medicine injuries, stress fractures, shin splints, foot and ankle injuries, plantar fasciitis, bunions, structural deformities of the foot, biomechanics and skin biopsies including nail melanocytic lesions. Dr Rice has extensive experience in the prevention and treatment of plantar fasciitis.
Dr. Rice and his wife enjoy the outdoors—fly fishing, skiing, camping, hiking—music, and providing community service.
John Rogers, PHD, MPH
As a CDC Epidemiologist, John delivered public health programs in resource limited settings in sub-Saharan Africa. Now a Livingston Resident, he brings his global perspective home to connect our community with philanthropy.
Dr. Ted Scofield
Dr. Scofield retired from Livingston HealthCare in June 2025 after 34 years of service to Park County caring for patients. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Scofield earned his degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He and his wife Barbara have three children.
Ellie Summers
Bio coming soon.
Livingston HealthCare Foundation Staff
Jessie Wilcox is a longtime Livingston HealthCare employee who has served in a variety of roles over the years—from dietitian and Café Fresh manager to community health coordinator. She is actively engaged in local civics, land use and development and has served on a multitude of local planning and nonprofit boards. Her interest in community engagement led her to become facilitator for the LiveWell49 Coalition. For the past six years as community health coordinator, she has worked with community partners developing great relationships, which have strengthened her interest in stewarding community engagement for LHC.
Jessie views supporting the health and wellbeing of area residents as one of the most meaningful ways that she can give back to her community. She finds great reward in guiding the Foundation as it supports LHC's continued focus on excellence in patient-centered care.
Jessie can be reached at Jessica.Wilcox@LivingstonHealthCare.org.
Anita Maxwell, Development Coordinator
Anita Maxwell brings over 25 years of experience in non-profit and program
management to the Foundation. Most recently, she was the Ketchikan Museums
Director, overseeing the Tongass Historical Museum and Totem Heritage
Center in Ketchikan, Alaska.
This is Anita’s third move to Montana, the first being in 1995 to finish her Bachelor’s in Anthropology at the University of Montana. The second move was to Arlee in 2002, culminating in a long tenure at the Montana Natural History Center in Missoula. She’s confident that the “third time is a charm” and looks forward to becoming part of the Livingston community and supporting the great work of the Foundation.
If you are interested in volunteering at Livingston HealthCare, please reach out to Anita. She can be reached at Anita.Maxwell@LivingstonHealthCare.org.
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