GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs (CHP) welcomes new board members, Marlene Eichholz and Derek Scammahorn. 

 

Marlene Eichholz has been a patient with CHP since moving to the Berkshires almost 20 years ago, and her partner and mother also rely on CHP for their care. 

 

"CHP plays a critical role in delivering care, and maintaining that access, especially for those who may otherwise face barriers, is something I care deeply about," said Eicholz.

 

Her background in community health began with her service as a Peace Corps volunteer, where she worked on health and nutrition programs in rural communities. That experience shaped how Eicholz thinks about healthcare.

 

"It's a perspective I continue to carry with me," she said. "As a member of the Berkshire community, I want to do my part to help ensure that CHP remains strong and accessible, and continues to serve as a vital resource."

 

A Senior Leader at SAP Americas, Inc., since 2012, Eicholz brings experience in governance, strategy, and operational leadership, including building scalable programs, aligning stakeholders, and strengthening systems to support sustainable growth.

 

Derek Scammahorn's career spans human resources, community engagement, behavioral health operations, and creative industries. As the current Community Engagement/Public Relations Coordinator at Guidos Fresh Marketplace, a natural foods grocery rooted in the Berkshires community with locations in Great Barrington and Pittsfield, Scammahorn manages outreach initiatives, community involvement, and strategic planning to enhance the company's investment in the community. His commitment to community wellbeing drew him to CHP's mission of expanding access to health and human services across the region.