Posina new chairman of RRMC Board of Trustees

Alexandria, La - Cardiologist Kanna Posina, M.D., is the new chairman of the Rapides Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees. Dr. Posina replaces Nathan Martin, who remains on the Board and serves as Past Chairman.

Joan Brunson, M.D., is the Medical Chief of Staff, serving as an ex-officio member. Sandra Franklin is the new Vice President.

Members of the Board of Trustees are chosen for their dedication to the medical center in its mission, as well as for their ability to represent the medical profession and the community.

The RRMC Board of Trustees for 2026 includes:

• Mark A. Brown, Therapeutic Healthcare Concepts
• Joan Brunson, M.D., family practice
• Praveen Budde, M.D., hospitalist
• Lian Chen, M.D., OB/Gyn
• Sandra Franklin, Rapides Parish School Board
• Nathan Martin, pastor of Christian Challenge Worship Center in Pineville
• Marvin Mata, M.D., pediatrics critical care
• Kanna Posina, M.D., cardiologist
• Rick Ranson, City of Alexandria
• Marian Templeton, Alexandria resident
• Debbie Triche, Red River Bank
• Edwin Urbi, M.D., psychiatrist
• Zeb Winstead, attorney
• Samantha Zeringue, M.D., general surgeon/trauma surgeon
• Vernon Jones, CEO of Rapides Regional Medical Center