Richard Ewell and Karol Marciano both served for over a decade
From Jones Memorial Hospital,
The Jones Memorial Hospital Board of Directors recently said goodbye to two long standing members. Richard Ewell and Karol Marciano have both completed their maximum ten year terms with the board and left their positions as of October 2025.
Ewell and Marciano, who both joined in May 2015, were the last two remaining board members who served during the initial affiliation with the University of Rochester, marking a historic transition for the Jones Board.
Rich Ewell served on numerous committees during his tenure, including the committees for finance, audit, corporate compliance, executive, joint conference, nominations and quality. Rich also served as Board Chair from 2018 – 2022. Jim Helms, President and CEO at Jones Memorial remarks, “As a life-long Wellsville resident, Rich understands the importance of quality healthcare in our community. During the nationwide CEO recruitment effort, Rich was chairman of the Board. He was very supportive of me as I took on the role of CEO. As part of the Allegany County Industrial Development Agency, and member of the Allegany County Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, Rich brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise on the rural communities he served to the Jones Board. He is a steady and collaborative leader. As CEO, I appreciate his leadership and support.”
Karol Marciano, likewise, has served in numerous capacities on the board – acting within the finance, corporate compliance, executive, joint conference, nominations, quality and credentialing committees. Karol served as board chair from 2022 – 2025 and is part of the Jones Memorial Lifetime Donor Group. Jim Helms also recalls Karol’s dedication and support commenting, “Karol was very supportive in my early years as CEO and during her tenure guided the goal to strategically diversify the board ensuring broader geographic representation and stronger community engagement. As Board Chair, she oversaw the transformation & expansion project through completion, an historic period for the hospital, expanding access to advanced care and increasing our ability to recruit talented professionals. And as part of the Regional Provider Network Development, Karol played a pivotal role in recruiting talented physicians to our region, significantly improving access to care for our residents and strengthening the hospital mission. Karol’s extensive experience working in the healthcare industry has been invaluable to Jones Memorial.”
Mr. Helms went on to state, “We appreciate the deep commitment and dedication of both of these individuals to our hospital. Their leadership over the past ten years has left a mark on the hospital, they are part of its rich history, and we are grateful for their volunteer service to both the organization and this community.”
For more information on Jones Memorial Hospital and the Board of Directors, please visit jones.urmc.edu.
ABOUT JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Jones Memorial Hospital (JMH), located in beautiful southwestern New York State, is a CMS 4-star quality rated, 49-bed acute care facility serving all of Allegany County, as well as western Steuben County and northern Potter County, PA. Truly a community hospital, JMH is committed to continuously raising quality and safety to higher levels and providing top quality healthcare in a hometown community setting. Jones Memorial is accredited by The Joint Commission.
