Board Members
Vijay Mehta, M.D.
President
Dr. Mehta has proudly served the Foundation Board of Directors since 2016. Dr. Mehta earned his medical degree from the Maharajo Sayajirao University of Baroda. After completing his residency in internal medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Mehta served a fellowship in cardiology at Stroger Hospital of Cook County. He is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Mehta is also board certified in Nuclear Cardiology and Echocardiography. He is an active member of the American College of Cardiology and the Indiana State Medical Association. Dr. Mehta is a noninterventional cardiologist, specializing in areas such as diagnostics, heart failure, and prevention. He is passionate about clinical research and serves as the site primary investigator for many of the clinical trials performed locally by the Midwest Cardiovascular Research and Education Foundation.
Adil Wani, M.D.
Vice-President
Dr. Adil Wani comes from a long line of physicians in his family, seeding his interest in medicine as a career. Dr. Wani completed his training in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Advocate Aurora Health in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Here in the Michiana area, he works in interventional cardiology, where he also specializes in percutaneous structural heart therapies. Dr. Wani has participated in multiple clinical trials with the Foundation as both a Primary and Sub-Investigator.
Jill Newcomer
Secretary
Jill received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Goshen College. Following her varied interests, she also pursued a certification in public management from Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. She then went on to receive her Master of Science in Nursing from Ball State University. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Association of Nurses Practitioners. She has also been a long-standing member on the Elkhart Career Center Student Healthcare Advisory Board, serving since 2011.
Troy Weirick, M.D.
Treasurer
Dr. Weirick joined the Foundation Board in 2013. A native of the Culver, Indiana area, Dr. Weirick received his engineering degree from Purdue University followed by his medical degree from Southern Illinois Medical School. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Kent State University. Pursuing his interest in cardiology, he graduated from the University of Texas cardiology and interventional cardiology program. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Weirick has grown the Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program at Elkhart General Hospital and also performs Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR). He also diagnoses, treats and manages complex peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Weirick has served as the primary investigator for numerous trials with the Midwest Cardiovascular Research and Education Foundation.
Amjad Syed, MD
Board Member
Dr. Amjad Syed joined the Board of Directors in 2025. Dr. Syed completed his general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery training at Indiana University. He then went on to pursue additional training in percutaneous valve therapies and complex cardiac surgery at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Syed compassionately cares for his patients. His work in research and his service in leadership roles make his participation in the Board of Directors a natural addition to his repertoire. Dr. Syed is passionate about bringing innovative technology and specialty procedures to our community.
Jennifer Pierce, MSN, BSN RN
Board Member
Jenny Pierce, RN, MSN received her nursing degree in 1997 and completed her master degree in nursing/administration from Ferris State University in 2009, graduating with highest distinction. Jenny has worked with Beacon Health System for the last 27 years and has had leadership positions at Memorial Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital and with Beacon Medical Group. Jenny is currently serving in the role of Director, Operations for Three Rivers Medical Group.
Past Board Members
Donald R. Westerhausen, Jr., MD
William Sarnat, M.D.
Charles Mathis, M.D.
Ann Rathburn-Lacopo