Meet The Team

Meet the Staff

Curtis McManus, RPh

Chief Executive Officer
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Curtis McManus, a Pharmacist, who in December 2013 took an early retirement from Eli Lilly & Company (Lilly), had in his 27 years with Lilly numerous cross-functional assignments in medical information, human resources, marketing, sales, managed care, national health care accounts, alliance management, medical education, behavioral health, public health and global medical affairs. Curtis is also the Director of Missions Ministry at Solid Word Bible Church and a true servant unto the Lord.

Paul Clayton Jr.

Director of Marketing and Technology
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Paul is a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a BS of Management in Entrepreneurial Studies. He co-owns Oldham Insurance Agency, a local independent insurance agency and owns a small logistics firm. Paul wears many hats for the clinic, but primarily handles the technology needs for the clinic. Paul married to his wife Sarah, and has three girls, Nia, Zola, and Anya.

Kathy Baskin

Manager, Clinic Operations and Social Services
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Kathy Baskin is a retired Federal Employee having worked 29 years with the Social Security Administration. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of West Georgia in Carrollton Ga. She is an engaged member of Solid Word Bible Church with a heart for service. Kathy enjoys Theater, Performing Arts and studying God’s Word. Her greatest passion is her high calling of wife to Dwayne and mother to their three children.

Joanne Murphy-Woods

Pharmacy Director
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Joanne is a graduate of Purdue University College of Pharmacy. During her professional career, she worked in various facets of pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and management at Eli Lilly and Company, and practiced pharmacy in the retail sector. Joanne has a passion for patient care, as well as helping others and organizations achieve goals. She led the opening of the Rophe Free Clinic pharmacy and is dedicated to addressing health care needs in the communities she serve.

Kerstin Goode-Thiel, MSW, MBA

Director of Grant Writing
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Kerstin graduated from Purdue University, and earned a Master's in Social Work (IUPUI) and an MBA-Project Management (Grantham University). For over 20 years, she started and managed grant funded programming for non-profits, public health, and government. A published author with endless creative outlets, Kerstin satisfies her mission call by helping others.

Guenet Williams, MS

Coordinator, Clinic Services
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Guenet Williams has a BS degree in Pre-Medicine and Biology, minor in Spanish from Ball State University. She earned her MS degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Cellular & Integrative Physiology. She has a heart for service as she has been to Haiti for multiple medical mission’s trips. She is a teacher at Solid Word Bible Church. She wants to use her passion for service to glorify Jesus Christ.

Lauren Stokes

Advisor and Co-Founder
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Lauren, the co-founder of Rophe Free Clinic is a Physician Assistant who holds a master's in health sciences and a Master's in Public Health from George Washington University. She has a heart for service, particularly to the underserved. She has attended multiple medical mission trips to Haiti with the Solid Word Bible Church medical mission’s team. Lauren is married to Christopher (Chris), the past Rophe Free Board President. Together they have two children. In Q3 2020, Chris was promoted to General Manager of Eli Lilly South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa, resulting in the family's move to South Africa. Lauen continues to serve Rophe as an advisor.

Robert Cater, MD

Vice President of the Board/Medical Director
Dr. Cater is a native of Chicago IL, and a member of the medical community here in Indianapolis since moving to Indy in 1994. Active in the practice of medicine, with a wide range of medical practice experience. He is most proud of his affiliation with Rophe Free Clinic, both as a board member, and later as Medical Director, actively seeing patients since 2018 to meet the needs of Pike County residents who are Uninsured and Underinsured.

Meet the Board

Dwayne Baskin

President of the Board and Chief Financial Officer
Hailing from the coal mining country of southeastern KY, Dwayne Baskin earned his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. A devout Christian and Servant Leader, Dwayne is married to his college sweetheart Kathy and they have 3 children Ashlee, Stanson, and Kaleb.

Robert Cater, MD

Vice President of the Board/Medical Director
Dr. Cater is a native of Chicago IL, and a member of the medical community here in Indianapolis since moving to Indy in 1994. Active in the practice of medicine, with a wide range of medical practice experience. He is most proud of his affiliation with Rophe Free Clinic, both as a board member, and later as Medical Director, actively seeing patients since 2018 to meet the needs of Pike County residents who are Uninsured and Underinsured.

Richard Rowley, Esq.

Chief Legal Officer
Richard Rowley is an Indianapolis attorney who has been practicing law for over 25 years. He is the owner of R. L. Rowley & Associates, LLC, Law Office. He and his family attend Solid Word Bible Church.

Lovette Coston, MBA

Secretary of the Board
Lovette has a B.S. from Purdue University and an MBA from Taylor University. She is a Global HRIT Director for Roche and lived overseas for 9 years with her husband and three kids. Her interest in medical care and service fueled her desire to serve with Rophe. She now serves as the secretary of the board and is the wife of the pastor of Solid Word Bible Church.

Michael Maddox, MD

Ex-Officio Member
Dr. Michael Maddox is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. Now retired from Internal Medicine after nearly thirty years he has served in a range of settings from solo private practice to university faculty. He is a long standing active member of Solid Word Bible Church.

Pastor J. Curtis Coston

Ex-Officio Member

Terri Anderson

Member

Nick McCormick-Jirk

Board Member
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