Founder’s Legacy Lives On for Remote Area Medical

Remote Area Medical (RAM) visited Fentress County this weekend less than two weeks after the passing of its founder, Stan Brock.

RAM CEO Jeff Eastman said it’s an honor carry on Brock’s legacy through the free clinics.

“[Brock] realized that he wanted to move the organization and really, really build it for the future,” Eastman said. “He put myself and a great executive team in place in 2012 when we were doing 12 clinics a year. Last year, we were doing 70 operations… Stan set some great foundations for us. He set us up for success and it’s an honor and a privilege to continue to grow and take care of the patients.”

John Myers is the Vice President of RAM’s Board of Directors. He said his time with Brock dates back to the organization’s founding.

“I’ve been with him since the beginning,” Myers said. “He’s been a friend of mine for a long, long time. He has a very strong board of directors in place. He stepped down as CEO four years ago and hand-picked [Eastman] as the CEO… We plan to continue to grow this organization and help more people.”

Eastman said anyone can assist in helping keep Brock’s legacy alive and well.

“In honor of Stan, it’d be great if you just volunteer,” Eastman said. “Volunteer with RAM. Volunteer with a local non-profit… and make a difference in other people’s lives.”

The Fentress County clinic was one of the first to be held following Brock’s passing. Brock died Aug. 29 at the age of 82.