Catherine Porter, Board Member

As Executive Director, Catherine Porter oversees daily operations of the Carle Health & Fitness Center. CHFC is a medically-based, community-oriented wellness and fitness center in Central Illinois. Catherine is responsible for fostering collaborations and synergies among several different entities, including but not limited to; Carle Health & Fitness Center, Carle McLean County Orthopedics, partnered physician practices and the Carle BroMenn Medical Center to create a unique environment where health, well-being and performance collectively exist. Previous to her current position, she was the Vice President of Operations at a commercial health club.

Catherine has 30 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She holds a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Benedictine University and a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from Purdue University.

Catherine loves to be engaged and build up her community. She is involved in several non-profit and service organizations and named a YWCA Woman of Distinction in October 2021.

"I am passionate about our community and helping others in need. CPN's mission to help our most vulnerable community members was an easy decision. With our funds raised, we can support numerous community agencies and programs that serve children. CPN can help to fill a gap in financial resources
that has existed for decades."

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, sporting events, movie nights, cooking, gardening and exercise.