Nursing Leadership
Janel Borkes, MSN, RN, BC
Vice President, Professional Nursing Practice
Janel began her career at Community Health Network in May 2000 as a medical-surgical clinical nurse specialist. She has been a registered nurse since 1989 and has experience in medical-surgical nursing and surgical intensive care. Janel possesses a BSN and MSN from Indiana University. Janel’s progressive leadership spans more than 10 years in a variety of roles. In Janel’s current role, she oversees several network teams including the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Education, Wound Ostomy and Continence, and Nursing Academic and Pipeline Departments. She oversees the professional practice of nursing, nursing research, nursing professional development and academic-practice partnerships.
Janel is a member of the Indiana State Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Chapter, American Organization of Nurse Leaders and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. She serves on various boards in the Indianapolis area.
Anita Capps, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive - Community Hospital South
Anita joined Community Health Network in April 2016 as the chief nurse executive for Community Hospital South. Anita has served the nursing profession for 19 years, including 12 years of progressive leadership. She spent her first seven years in the operating room and as she grew in leadership spent time in the medical and oncology service lines. In her role, Anita oversees nursing service and operations, working collaboratively with physician leaders, hospital leaders, product line leaders and the entire nursing team to enhance clinical performance in the areas of service, quality and safety, growth, finance and the patient experience.
Anita earned her associate’s degree in nursing from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana and completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana.
Anita has been described as a results-driven professional whose collaborative leadership style has allowed her to create strong clinical leadership teams that focus on safety, quality and the patient experience.
Anita is a member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives, Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives and the American Nurses Association. She also serves on executive boards within the Indianapolis area.
Paige Dooley, MSN, MBA, RN, NE-BC
Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive - Community Hospital East
Dooley has worked at Community Health Network since 1985, when she started her nursing career as a medical-surgical nurse at Community Hospital East. She held various nursing roles throughout the network until 2003, when she moved into nursing administration. Most recently, Dooley served as a professional practice consultant for the network, evaluating and implementing systems to improve standards of care, practice and performance.
Dooley received an associate’s degree in nursing at the University of Indianapolis and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ball State University. She has a master of science in nursing and a master of business administration from Anderson University. Dooley is president of the Anderson University School of Nursing chapter of the Alumni Association and is a member of the Indiana State Nurses Association, Society for Nursing Excellence, and Sigma Theta Tau international nursing honor society.
Candace Frierson, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC
Vice President, Hospital Administrator and Chief Nurse Executive - Acute Behavioral Health Services, Consultation, Crisis, and Hospital Operations
Candace has been with Community Health Network since November 2010. She has led acute behavioral health services in the roles of executive director and currently hospital administrator and chief nurse executive. Candace is a servant leader who is passionate about behavioral health and has been working in the field of nursing for over 40 years. She has a bachelor of nursing from Case Western Reserve University and a masters in business administration from the University of Phoenix. She is currently a student pursuing a doctorate in nursing practice with Capella University. Candace also facilitates behavioral health nursing clinical rotations for IUPUI.
Donetta Gee-Weiler, RN, MBA-MSN
Vice President, Administrator and Chief Nurse Executive - Community Heart and Vascular Hospital
Donetta Gee-Weiler has been the vice president, administrator and chief nursing executive for Community Heart and Vascular Hospital since 2019. Donetta has risen through the ranks, working her way from intern in 1995 to clinical tech to registered nurse. She’s held such roles as office clinical manager and practice administrator and served as vice president for the women's and children's product line from 2013 through 2018. Donetta also served as the chief operating officer on the Community Hospital North campus.
Donetta completed a master of business administration degree and a master of nursing administration degree through Anderson University in 2017. She received her nursing degree from IU School of Nursing. Donetta has been recognized as an Indianapolis Business Journal "Forty under 40" honoree and is a winner of the Indy's Best & Brightest Health & Life Sciences award. She also is a 2016 graduate of the Lugar Series leadership development program.
Que Hughes, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive - Community Howard Regional Health
Que joined Community Howard Regional Health as vice president, chief nurse executive in August 2023 and has held numerous leadership roles since beginning her nursing career in 2004.
Prior to becoming chief nurse executive at Community Howard, Que served as director of cardiovascular services for Community Hospital Anderson for eight years, overseeing nine departments and clinics related to cardiovascular and respiratory services. Earlier in her career Que also spent time as a nurse manager at Community Hospital South and a house supervisor at both Community Hospital North and Community Heart and Vascular Hospital. She also served in a similar role at both IU Health Saxony Hospital and IU Health North Hospital. Que has a background as a frontline nurse in the emergency department, PACU, outpatient surgery, cath lab and specialized cardiovascular units.
Que earned both her master of science in nursing and master of business administration from Anderson University. She completed her bachelor of science in nursing at Indiana University East.
Marsha Meckel, MA, BSN, RN
Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive - Community Hospital Anderson
Marsha began her nursing career in 1976 and has held various progressive leadership roles throughout her career. Her clinical background includes medical-surgical, obstetrics and cardiovascular nursing.
Marsha received her ASN from University of Indianapolis and her BSN and MA from Ball State University.
While she has worked for Community Health Network for most of her career, Marsha has also worked as a consultant for a local architectural firm that specializes in hospital design. In her role as director of healthcare operations planning, she utilized her Lean Six Sigma background while working with clients throughout the design/build process. She also worked for Hancock Regional Hospital as the director of clinical excellence whereby her team’s primary focus supported patient safety, quality outcomes and infection prevention initiatives.
Prior to her current position, Marsha serviced as director of quality, risk and infection prevention for six years at Community Hospital Anderson. Currently, she divides her time between two facilities where she oversees daily clinical operations.
Marsha is a member of the Indiana Organization for Nursing Leadership and the Indiana State Nurses Association.
Jamie Phillippe, MSN, MBA, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC
Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive - Community Hospital North
Jamie joined Community Health Network in 2012 as a NICU patient care coordinator at Community Hospital North. Jamie went on to serve as nurse manager for the NICU and later as director over NICU, PICU, and pediatrics before being promoted to the director of women’s and children’s services role at Community Hospital North in 2020. Jamie also served as the vice president and chief nurse executive at Community Howard Regional Health.
Jamie earned both her master of science in nursing and master of business administration from Anderson University in 2016. She completed her bachelor of science in nursing at the University of Indianapolis and her associate of science in nursing from the University of Southern Indiana.
Jamie has more than 20 years of experience in nursing. She began her career as a nurse at Riley Hospital for Children in 2001.
Jamie is a servant leader who helped lead Community Howard through a reaccreditation by The Joint Commission, established the Community Howard Nursing Academy with Indiana University Kokomo, and worked with nursing leaders to implement measures to improve patient safety and satisfaction. In her role at Community Hospital North, Jamie provides on-site leadership, connecting Network leaders, physicians, and caregivers to ensure an excellent patient experience along with quality care.
Beth S. Tharp, MBA, BSN, RN
SVP, President Hospital Services, Network Chief Nurse Officer - Community Health Network
Beth Tharp is the senior vice president, president hospital services and network chief nurse officer for Community Health Network. Beth began her career with Community Hospital Anderson in 1980 as a staff nurse and has served the hospital in various capacities over the years, including director of women’s and children’s services, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer, and president/CEO of Community Hospital Anderson.
Beth sits on the board of directors for Community Hospital Anderson, Community Hospital Anderson Foundation, Community Howard Regional Health and Community Center for Digestive Care. She also serves on community boards for Anderson University, Madison County Health Partners, IVY Tech and the Madison County Corporation for Economic Development.
Beth earned her nursing degrees from Anderson University and Indiana Wesleyan University, and her master’s degree in business administration from Anderson University. She received an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters from Anderson University in 2019. For her outstanding commitment to the community, Ivy Tech awarded her with an honorary degree in 2020. Beth was honored with the 2021 Madison County Distinguished Citizen’s Award.
Beth and her husband, Dr. David Tharp, live in Madison County. Together, they have five children and seven adorable grandchildren.