Our Board

The XIMED Foundation Board of Directors

Robert Brouillard, M.D., Chairman of the Board

Dr. Brouillard is a retired Board Certified Physician, specializing in Oncology/Hematology, and was in private practice in La Jolla for over 25 years. Dr. Brouillard has served as the Chairman of the Board for XiMED Medical Group as well as the Scripps Foundation Advisory Committee.

Jill Mendlen

Jill Mendlen is the founder and CEO of Lightbridge Hospice and Palliative Care in San Diego. Ms. Mendlen has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. During this time, she has founded a variety of companies, including SubAcute Care of America, Geriatrix, Inc., and Family Choice of New York, for which she currently serves as Chief Executive Officer.

Chris Pond

Chris Pond is a 15-year veteran of the networking and technology industry, who founded Network Insight in 1998. Prior to starting Network Insight, LLC, Mr. Pond was Regional Manager for Virtual Networks/IKON, a National VAR and Integrator of network infrastructure solutions. Mr. Pond serves or has served on several boards and committees including: San Diego Chamber of Commerce, University of San Diego Entrepreneurs Program and San Diego Technology Council.

Mark J. Sherman, M.D.

Dr. Sherman is in private practice and a Board Certified General Surgeon and has practiced medicine in La Jolla for over 20 years. He has held various positions including Chief of Surgery for Scripps Memorial and the Vice Chairman of the Scripps Board of Health. Dr. Sherman is also currently the Chairman of the XiMED Medical Group Board.

Elizabeth Silverman, M.D.

Dr. Silverman is in private practice and a Board Certified Physician, specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Silverman also serves on the XiMED Medical Group Board. Dr. Silverman is also a Clinical Instructor in Reproductive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego.

Thomas C. Sounhein, J.D., Chief Executive Officer

Thomas Sounhein is a licensed attorney who has over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry in both legal and management positions. He has served as Chief Executive Officer for several large healthcare companies with over $1.2 billion in revenue. Mr. Sounhein is currently the Chief Executive Officer for XiMED Medical Group, XiMED Hospitalists, and XiMED IPA.