Morningside Ministries Appoints Four New Esteemed Board Members

Morningside is excited to introduce four new esteemed members to our Board of Directors. The organization welcomes Scott Kercheville, MD, Dora Mendoza, George Scofield, and Rev. David G. Reads.

Scott Kercheville, MD is a retired physician who attended Texas A&M University receiving a BS in Zoology, then obtained his MD at UTMB in Galveston. Subsequently, Scott completed a residency in anesthesiology also in Galveston. He returned to his hometown of SA joining a two-person anesthesia group but ultimately finished his career after 30+ years with Tejas Anesthesia, which was a large group formed by the merger of multiple practices. He left his group of seven years to become part of the faculty of UT Health Science Center at San Antonio’s Dept. of Anesthesiology, with two years as Medical Director of OR Services at University Hospital. During his time there, he took a sabbatical to work in the Office of Senator John Cornyn on health care policy and constituent work. He spent 25 years as part of the medical missionary group to Honduras, South Texas Physician Outreach. Scott is married the Marlise Kercheville, partner attorney at Kercheville & Badger. Both of their children (Emily & Joshua) graduated from the Mays School of Business, Texas A&M University.

Dora Mendoza retired from the United States Probation Office in 2017. While employed with the federal probation department, she served as the student internship coordinator. Ms. Mendoza worked in the field of criminal justice for 32 years after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. After retirement, she was employed as an adjunct professor with San Antonio College, from 2018 to 2021. Ms. Mendoza has volunteered for various agencies including board member with Hispanas Unidas and mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters workplace program. She devotes her time to learning and sharing her experiences about the complexities of the foster care system and the mental health needs of children who have suffered trauma.

George Scofield is a former partner of now Norton Rose Fulbright where he practiced law in the healthcare and tax-exempt finance areas for over 40 years. George received his BA in Accounting and a law degree from LSU, and received a Master of Law degree from NYU. George has served as the Chair of the Board of San Antonio Medical Foundation, the Section of Taxation of the Texas Bar Association, and Any Baby Can of Texas. He has also served or is serving on the boards of United Way of San Antonio, Salvation Army, Connections Family Services, Charity Ball Association, BioMed SA, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, among others.

Rev. David G. Read has served as Rector of St. Helena’s Episcopal Church & School in Boerne for 15 years. A native of San Antonio, he holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, a Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas State University, and is a Doctoral Candidate at Bexley Seabury Seminary in Chicago. David has had several family members reside in Morningside communities during the last four decades, and his parents currently reside at Morningside Meadows. David is married to Jacqui – a preschool teacher and art teacher. They have a daughter, Amy Rogers who is an R.N. in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in San Antonio, and a son, Aidan Read, who is attending law school in Portland, Oregon. They are grandparents of twin granddaughters and one grandson. David has served as an Episcopal priest in Texas since 1992, serving in 4 parishes and on the boards of 4 Episcopal schools, and in various leadership positions in the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas.

We look forward to forging partnerships with Scott, Dora, George, and Rev. Read as we work towards the common mission of serving the residents and staff of Morningside. Each of their unique skills will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing the quality of life of those we serve here at Morningside Ministries.

Patrick Crump

President & CEO, Morningside Ministries

Why our residents love us

My parents moved into their Meadows independent living (atrium) apartment almost 2 years ago, from another city. Their (and our) experience here has exceeded our highest hopes. From the compassionate, friendly, helpful staff to the delicious meals, activities, their apartment, amenities, and welcoming residents, we could not have imagined or found a better place for them to be for this season of life! We 5 "kids" are so thankful that they are happy, safe, comfortable, busy, and have made wonderful new friends, both residents and staff. Thank you, MM! It's definitely worth checking out for YOUR parents, too. (Or yourself!)

I learned about Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs when two of my neighbors moved there. Another friend and I frequently drove from our home in Kerrville to visit and play bridge with them. I don't think we ever left that one of us didn't say " I'd like to live here someday." When I realized that "someday" was fast approaching I started visiting retirement communities in several places, including my former home in Colorado where I still had close friends. None of them were as attractive physically as Morningside and none offered as much in the way of programs and services. I chose Morningside for three basic reasons: security, convenience and the sense of a caring community. I have the security of knowing that I will always be cared for, the convenience of having all my needs met in one place and the joy of living in a community where everyone, residents and staff, are considered as family.

My wife and I have been residents in the Independent Living Menger House Apartments at Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs for four years. We chose Menger Springs because of its Hill Country location, excellent and beautiful facilities along with their commitment to personal care and to truly care for those who have cared for so many others by a Not For Profit Christian Corporation. We knew that regardless of what challenges or changes we might meet in the days and years ahead, Menger Springs would be able to provide the care for us. My wife feels so secure here and has the option of participating in so many activities, pursue individual endeavors or to feel free to remain in our apartment. We are so pleased to be residents at Morningside Ministries Menger Springs in beautiful Boerne! I highly recommend it!

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