Christopher L. Arellano has been a resident of Wichita, Kansas, since 2004 after graduating from the University of Michigan Law School. Chris has experience assisting business entities and their principals with a wide range of general business issues, including formation, tax planning, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. His legal experience extends to the health care industry, real estate, and employment law, and he currently serves as an attorney with Hinkle Law Firm. 

Chris was elected President of the Wichita Cancer Foundation Board of Directors in July 2020. In addition to the foundation, he has been a member of the Board of Trustees for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for the past few years. His wife, Tisha Arellano, is a Pre-K teacher at William Allen White Elementary School in Wichita.

Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Laura Dakhil Monahan graduated with honors from the University of Kansas, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Journalism with minors in French and Leadership Studies. Following graduation, she stayed in Lawrence to attend the University of Kansas School of Law to obtain her Juris Doctorate (JD). Laura earned her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Washburn University before returning to Wichita and joining Hinkle Law Firm. After five years of working in the healthcare department, she joined the Cancer Center of Kansas as the Chief Legal Officer in 2014. Laura was honored as part of the Wichita Business Journal’s “40 under 40” Class of 2013 and the Women in Business Class of 2017. She was also recognized in a special “Women in the Law” edition of the University of Kansas School of Law magazine in 2014.

Beyond her legal achievements, Laura has stayed very committed to philanthropy and local leadership roles. She has been involved with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, served on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association, served as Chairman for the Wichita Bar Association Business Law committee, the American Heart Association Heart Ball committee, and KU Alumni Association Round-up committee. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of the Wichita Cancer Foundation, and is a member of the KU Law School Board of Governors and Sedgwick County Zoo Board.

Laura is married to Dr. Bradley Monahan and has four children, Clara, Ava, Milo, and Simon.

Ziad Jabara is the owner and president of Ziad Jabara CPA, PA, where he provides businesses and individuals with accounting, tax, and advisory services. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Accounting from Beirut University College (BUC) in 1983 and later received a degree from the Master of Accountancy (MPA) program at Wichita State University in 1996. Ziad has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since 2004, eventually becoming a member of the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Ziad serves as the Treasurer of the Board for the Wichita Cancer Foundation. He is married to Terri Jabara and has three sons, James, John, and Joseph.

Stephanie Bergmann now serves as the COVID public information officer for Sedgwick County, a role she is passionate about, but is perhaps best known for her 30-year career at KSN-TV as an anchor and reporter. Stephanie grew up in Mulvane, Kansas, the youngest of six children, and earned her journalism degree from Colorado State University. Stephanie is committed to community service, serving on the Board of Directors for HumanKind Ministries and volunteering at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Derby. She is married with a son and a daughter. Her family enjoys traveling, skiing, and boating.

As a business owner, operator, and private investor, Don Henry has been responsible for acquisitions, administration, and finance of multiple ventures. His significant contributions have been through investments in strategic nature opportunities while maximizing growth potential as the primary focus. Don previously served on the Board of Trustees at Wichita Collegiate School and as a member of the Wichita Aero Club Board of Directors.

Dr. Hourani served as Executive Chairman of Pulse Systems, Inc., a practice management and clinical record software company. He co-founded the company in 1999. Dr. Hourani was, until 2010, a board member of WellCare Health plans (NYSE: WCG) and a member of the audit committee, the compensation Committee and the Health Care and Quality Committee of the board. From 1985 to 1997, Dr. Hourani held various positions, including CEO of Physician Corporation of America/Data Systems, Senior Vice President of management information systems of Physician Corporation of America. Physician Corporation of America started in Wichita, KS and had a successful IPO in 1993. Prior to that, Dr. Hourani was Manager of Computer Engineering at the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation. Dr. Hourani received his undergraduate degree from the University of Lyon and his Master of Science and Doctorate from the University of Strasbourg in France.

Erin Moeller was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, before attending Texas Christian University and earning a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and a Business Administration degree in Finance in 2002. She is an experienced Oncology sales representative and currently holds the title of Account Executive with Guardant Health in Kansas. 

Erin joined the Wichita Cancer Foundation Board of Directors after being involved in the organization’s special events and brings a passion for serving cancer patients. Erin also enjoys volunteering with the Junior League of Wichita and the Wichita Collegiate School. She is married to Clark Moeller and has two young children, Teddy and Davis.

David L. Murfin graduated from the University of Kansas in 1975 with bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and business. He is Chairman and CEO of Murfin, Inc., a family-founded subsidiary of the Murfin Drilling Company, specializing in diverse business operations in Wichita, Kansas. David’s vast leadership experience spans decades and makes him an invaluable asset for the Wichita Cancer Foundation Board of Directors. 

David’s additional community involvement includes serving as a member of the University of Kansas School of Business Board of Advisors, serving as a Trustee for the University of Kansas Endowment Board, and serving as a member of the Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Inc. He is currently Chairman and CEO of Underground Vaults and Storage and was a founding member of the Board of Directors of the American State Bancshares and the Kansas Heart Hospital. 

David has three children with his wife, Janet Murfin, and loves spending time with his three grandchildren.

Kevin Strecker grew up in Scott City, Kansas, and earned his bachelor of science degree in Communications from Kansas State University in 1993. He later left Wichita, Kansas, to complete his master’s degree in Business Administration and work as a regional administrator for HealthSouth’s imaging division. In 2002, he returned to Via Christi in Wichita as Director of Radiology and later served as Vice President of Imaging and Laboratory Services. In 2009, Kevin assumed the Vice President of Operations role and eventually earned a second master’s degree in Management and Leadership in 2012. Currently, Kevin serves as regional President for Ascension’s Wichita-area hospitals and system Chief Operating Officer for the Kansas Ministry Market.

During his service to Via Christi, Kevin has held a variety of leadership roles. In 2010, he served as Senior Administrator for St. Teresa and eventually served as Senior Administrator for what is now Ascension Medical Group Via Christi.

Kevin serves on the Wichita Cancer Foundation’s Board of Directors. He and his wife, Karen, reside in Wichita, Kansas. 

Marly was born and raised in Olathe, Kansas as a cradle Jayhawk. She graduated from The University of Kansas with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. In 2005, she settled in Wichita and subsequently completed her Master’s of Physician Assistant degree from Wichita State University. Through serving patients she was able to express her respect for both the human condition and the dignity of all people.

Marly is an active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She is married to Dr. Jason Tauke and mother to three children: Annabelle, Nora & Claire.

Sudha Tokala, a native of India, has called Wichita, Kansas, her home for the past 18 years. Sudha’s childhood was spent in India and South Africa; however, her family traveled frequently as her father worked for the United Nations. Growing up, Sudha’s father dreamed that his children would have careers in the medical field, eventually inspiring Sudha to pursue pharmacy and receive her pharmaceutical degree in India. After graduating, she followed her brother to the University of Kansas to study health science and work toward a master’s degree in pharmaceutical chemistry. Sudha maintains her pharmaceutical license but is not currently employed as a pharmacist.

Sudha has always been business-minded and entrepreneurial at heart. As her children reached high school, she began investing in multiple aspects of real estate. She has acquired multiple real estate properties and currently serves as owner of the Hampton Inn & Suites and Springhill Suites by Marriott near the Wichita Airport with her husband, Chandra. The Tokala’s are very encouraged about the growth and development that has occurred over the past ten years in the downtown landscape. They believe that downtown is a dynamic place to attract students, leading them to begin a real estate investment focus in the downtown Wichita area, starting with creating an Osteopathic Medical School.

Sudha is married to Dr. Chandra Tokala and has two children, Nathan and Meghan.

Georges I. Youssef is a chef and owner of Georges French Bistro and Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar. Georges attended a French culinary school in Ottawa, Ontario, and has been a resident of Wichita since 1997. Georges’ innovative, artistic, and hospitable approach has influenced Wichita’s restaurant scene over the last 20 years.

Georges is an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and is passionate about helping people and the community. He is married to Desiree Youssef, who actively helps out at the restaurants, and has three children: Georges, Madeleine, and Scarlett.