Board of Trustees

Fred Y. Bennitt

Chairman

Three-year term expires: December 31, 2008

Fred Bennitt is secretary/treasurer at Sylvan Inc., a Kittanning-based producer and distributor of products for the mushroom industry. His experience as a business leader at Sylvan helps him in his role as a hospital trustee. “I see myself as a custodian of resources possessed and used by the hospital so that they are applied to the ultimate benefit of the people in the community,” he said. Fred, who has a law degree and a master’s in business administration, became a board member during the time Butler Memorial was faced with a major decision – whether to become part of a larger health system or to remain independent. “The board made the commitment to stay an independent hospital and since then we’ve been working toward expansion, as the hospital is growing at an astounding pace.” In addition to the hospital, Fred works extensively with the Butler County United Way. He also recently helped to raise funds for the new cultural center/science and technology building at Butler County Community College, the recent renovation of the Butler City Library, and the Golden Tornado Foundation. “I get a great deal of satisfaction helping to fundraise for worthy organizations,” he said.

Residence: Butler Township

Current Occupation: Secretary/Treasurer, Sylvan Inc., a Kittanning-based producer and distributor of products for the mushroom industry

Education: JD, Temple University; MBA, University of Pittsburgh; BA in Economics, Hobart College

Current Board Positions:
• Chairman, Butler Health System Foundation
• Member, Butler County United Way Ambassador’s Advisory Board

Former Board/Leadership Positions
• President, Campaign Chairman, and Allocations Committee Member, Butler County United Way
• Two-Term Member, Butler Area School Board
• Member, Butler County Chapter of the American Red Cross Board of Directors
• Member, Butler County Department of Welfare Community Advisory Board
• Member, Mental Health Association of Butler County Board of Directors

Of Special Interest: Fred has lived in Butler County for all but six years of his life. He has a son living in Pittsburgh and a son in New York City.