Brandt LaPish returns to DCH Foundation to lead development efforts

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May 20, 2026

The DCH Health System Foundation is bringing back a familiar face to help lead its future fundraising and growth efforts.

Veteran development and communications executive Brandt LaPish has been named vice president of development at DCH, where she will oversee philanthropic strategy, donor engagement, and community partnerships that support the West Alabama health system’s long-term mission.

LaPish brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, communications, donor relations, and partnership development across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, and economic development.

Most recently, LaPish served as development director for the Saban Center Foundation, where she helped build the organization’s fundraising operation from the ground up for the $121 million Saban Center educational workforce campus project in Tuscaloosa.

The Saban Center has been described as a first-of-its-kind educational workforce campus focused on workforce development and learning opportunities in Tuscaloosa. According to DCH, her efforts helped secure more than $36 million in philanthropic support along with an additional $25 million in state investment through strategic partnerships and advocacy work.

LaPish is no stranger to the DCH system. She previously served as development director for DCH Health System from 2018 to 2022, overseeing major gifts, grants, and corporate partnerships while helping expand the organization’s donor base and philanthropic initiatives.

“Brandt’s leadership experience, passion for this community, and strong background in healthcare philanthropy make her an outstanding fit for this role,” said DCH President and CEO Katrina Keefer. “We are excited to welcome her back to DCH and look forward to the impact she will make for our patients, caregivers, and the communities we serve.”

LaPish earned both her bachelor’s degree in communication and her master’s degree in advertising and public relations from The University of Alabama.

Founded more than 100 years ago, DCH Health System serves patients across West Alabama through DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, and Fayette Medical Center. Her return comes as DCH continues focusing on long-term growth and community partnerships across West Alabama.