Chuck Havill Joins Board

Chuck Havill

Traverse City business owner Chuck Havill's enthusiasm for Munson Medical Center comes naturally — he was born here. Two of his three children were also born here. So when Chuck was invited to join the Munson Healthcare Regional Foundation Board, he was quick to accept.

"Munson has a special place in my heart," says Chuck, who owns and operates Credit Bureau of Traverse City. "I've been involved in other projects for Munson for quite a few years. It's always been important to support the hospital."

Chuck was born and raised in Traverse City. He left to earn degrees in psychology, communications, and education at Michigan State, then returned to join Credit Bureau of Traverse City, a business owned by his family since 1966.

Gov. John Engler appointed Chuck to the state Collection and Practices Board, which oversees the credit/collection industry in Michigan. He's also a member of the Traverse City Rotary Club and sits on a scholarship board at Northwestern Michigan College.

These are activities that he enjoys, but it's Munson Medical Center that has a special place in his heart. Chuck takes pride in the growth of the hospital. He's seen it evolve from a community hospital to a regional health care center that serves a wide geographic region. "It has maintained its community hospital feeling and focus, at the same time, it has the technology and talented personnel of a Top 100 Hospital," says Chuck. "It's so important to have that technology, yet retain local flavor."

"It's like Grand Traverse Bay. People sometimes take it for granted. But it's an amazing resource that we have to nurture and support," he says. "Munson Medical Center belongs to the people, to the community. People need to know that this resource needs support to survive. We have to keep this gem of a hospital and educate our friends and neighbors about the need to provide financial support. Our mission is philanthropy."