Board of Directors

The Board of Director for the Madison County Health and Hospital District (the District) is appointed by the Governor of the State of Florida. Board members are appointed for four-year staggered terms. A member may re-apply to the governor’s office to maintain board membership at the expiration of his or her term. This board is subject to the State of Florida Sunshine statute. Its board meetings are open to the public.

Directors serve on two boards simultaneously, The Madison County Health and Hospital District (the District Board) and the Madison County Hospital Health Systems, Inc board (the Corporate Board). The corporate board is not subject to the State of Florida Sunshine statute, but the public is encouraged to attend meetings. Regularly scheduled meetings are usually held the fourth Thursday of each month at 12:00 noon at the hospital conference room.

Shirley Joseph Board Chair
Ms. Joseph has served on the board since January, 2004. She is the Superintendent of Madison County Schools.

Juanita (Nita) Fico, APRN-C Vice-Chair
Ms. Fico’s nursing career includes numerous professional affiliations and recognition. She served as a registered nurse supervisor…Click here to read more

Rosa Richardson Secretary
Ms. Richardson is recently retired as the executive director of the Senior Citizens Council of Madison. Ms. Richardson has served on the board since February, 2014.

James Sale Director
Jim Sale has served on the board since September, 2006. He is a retired businessman. Mr. Sale previously served as the Board Chair.

Annette Johnson Director
Ms. Johnson has served on the board since January, 2010. She is a businesswoman and the president of J+J STRONG, a local wholesale fuel distribution and freight carrier company.

In Honor of Isham Benjamin (Ben) Harris, JR.
Mr. Harris graciously served on the board for 16 years from 2008 to 2024. We are forever grateful for his years of service.

In Loving Memory of Howard Phillips
Mr. Phillips graciously served on the board for 12 years from 2007 to 2019. We are forever grateful for his years of service.