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Mary Barlow
Mary has a diverse background in corporate real estate, with over 20 years experience specializing in corporate interiors, strategic planning, project management and client relations. She has worked with national clients, helping them elevate their brand and employee experience through their corporate interiors. Mary received her bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from CalPoly- San Luis Obispo and her master’s degree in housing, Interior Design and Resource Management from Virginia Tech. Mary spends much of her free time volunteering for children’s organizations and causes. She is honored to serve with the Healed and Restored Team and help develop a place for women, where they can heal and recover. Mary and her husband Clint met at Virginia Tech and have been married for 23 years, they have two children.
Heidi Bauders
Heidi has been a practicing corporate lawyer for the last 20 years and focuses on technology and outsourced services transactions. She routinely uses her experience and reasoned judgment to advise her clients, help guide initiatives and strategy, and implement best practices to protect organizations while remaining true to their mission and priorities. Heidi has also served as legal counsel for several other nonprofit organizations. Heidi is honored to have the opportunity to use her professional experience to assist Healed and Restored in supporting women on their journey toward healing, and in showing them that anything is possible with God. Heidi resides in Davidson with her husband of 20 years, two teenage children, and a loving golden retriever. A transplant from Ohio, Heidi enjoys spending time exploring the natural beauty of North Carolina, whether hiking with her family in the mountains, or traveling to the various barrier-islands and lakes in the state.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Cari Berger
Cari is a Senior Vice President and Private Banker with TowneBank. Prior to TowneBank, she spent 19 years in corporate America honing her skills in marketing, sales, and product management. Cari has a bachelor’s degree in Business from Meredith College. She is a North Carolina native, mother of three and an ardent defender of children and the vulnerable. Cari was first introduced to Healed and Restored by a mom in her bible study. She was so moved by the founder’s personal story that she donated on the spot. “I’m humbled to be a part of this great organization. The Holy Spirit will guide us to heights that we cannot see. These women deserve to be loved, heard, healed, and allowed to soar in life.”
Jennifer Bhojwani
Jennifer has been a practicing obstetrician/gynecologist in Charlotte for over 20 years. Caring for women has been her life’s work and treating trauma in various forms has been a part of her practice. Throughout her own cancer journey, she relied heavily on her faith to help her navigate through a dark and difficult time in her life. Now on the other side of her recovery, she looks forward to helping other women by combining aspects of both her professional background as well as her faith to promote physical well being, along with emotional and spiritual healing. Jennifer and her husband Navin, also a women’s healthcare physician, have been married close to 20 years and have 3 children and 2 sweet pups. She enjoys running, travel, reading, and entertaining friends and family.
Gary Breit
Gary lives in Huntersville NC with his wife and two children. His wife Stacia is a Neonatal ICU nurse with Atrium downtown Charlotte. Gary has worked 25 years in consulting, as a supply chain manager supporting Asia Pacific, and most recently at Lowe’s, as a leader in Technology and Program Management. He has managed departments of 10-20 team members, as well as accountable to annual budgets ($50-100M), organization headcount (500), and contractors (100+). He graduated with a BS Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, as well as received an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School in Philadelphia. Gary is currently the formation leader of the 2021 Welcome Retreat at St Mark - to mentor and guide 50 men to come closer to Jesus through amazing testimonials and fellowship. He and his wife will celebrate 25 years of marriage and both turning 50 in 2021. He enjoys communing with God in all he does, especially cooking, hiking, running and spending time with family and friends.
Kathleen Clawson Lynch
Kathleen is the Resident Managing Director for Aon in the Carolinas. She has over 20 years experience in risk management and insurance brokerage. She resides in Charlotte , NC with her two children. Kathleen has been involved in numerous charitable organizations for the betterment of society, with faith at the core of her drive and work. She was a founding board member of The Lilabean Foundation(LBF) to raise awareness and spread the message and hope of what new research can do to find more effective and less harmful therapies for pediatric brain cancer. She served as Secretary for LBF for 7 years. Katheleen is passionate about helping those who suffer and knows in her heart, that true healing is possible with God. She is honored to be serving on the board of Healed and Restored.
Kerry Ann Tornesello
Kerry is the founder of Engage Coaching, LLC. As Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, she coaches people to develop their natural talents to empower them to be impactful. She specializes in working with young adults and high school students to unleash their potential and build their self-confidence so they make good choices. The mission of Healed and Restored beautifully aligns with Kerry’s passion for bringing out the best in people, regardless of what they have been through. Kerry is an accomplished manager and leader, honing her talents and skills in a variety of business and organizations over the past 25 years. She is a champion for putting strengths into action to reach an objective.Kerry has a BA in English and Business Communications from DeSales University and a MS is Higher Education administration from Indiana University. Kerry and her husband Ed moved from Philadelphia to the Charlotte area in 1997, and have raised their son here.
Father John Putnam
Growing up in Newton, NC, John Putnam was raised Southern Baptist but began visiting other churches with friends in his teenage years. He was intrigued by the media coverage in 1978 when Pope Paul VI died, followed by the election of John Paul I who died 30 days later, and the ultimate election of now St. Paul II. He wrote a letter to a local priest who invited him to visit. They chatted and the priest invited John to Mass. “The first time I attended Mass, it was all very new to me. But everything inside of me said, ‘this is where you’re supposed to be.” He was 14 years old at the time. He converted at 16, which was difficult since his family had many misconceptions about Catholicism. As a pre-med major, Fr. Putnam received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Lenoir-Rhyne College before entering the seminary. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in sacred theology and a master’s degree in divinity from St.Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Charlotte in 1992. He continued his education at The Catholic University of America where he earned a licentiate in Canon Law in 1997. Fr. Putnam has been a Catholic priest for more than 25 years. He is currently the pastor of St. Mark in Huntersville. In addition to his pastoral duties, Father Putnam serves on the Presbyteral Council, the College of Consultors and the Diocese Vocations Board.