Board of Directors

Howard Soroka, MS (Chairman)

Mr. Soroka received a bachelor’s degree in music and a Master of Science in Computer Science from North Texas State University. Formerly he was the Director of Product Development for Philips Media and the Vice President of Media Technology for Universal Music Group. Currently, he is the founder, President and CEO of Little Engines Group, Inc., an Internet startup developing new communication paradigms for Internet-based knowledge exchange. Mr. Soroka shares a personal interest in ensuring that patients with major health challenges are given the best information and opportunities.

Howard Forman (President)

Mr. Forman started as a studio musician at the famed Muscle Shoals Sound Studios where he learned the fine points of collaboration, communication and people thinking in lockstep to create something greater than any one participant. Moving to production and consulting for multinational companies and broadcasters, he seasoned his skills in direct, thoughtful communication through technology and media. For the past twenty-five years, Mr. Forman has been the Owner of Visual Music GKI and has been the creative producer of multimillion-dollar international marketing campaigns. He is also a two-time Genie (Canadian Academy Award) nominee. Giving back, serving the CLL community in any way is now his passion.

Sandy Bihlmeyer, MEd (Treasurer)

Sandy received her Master of Education in Community Counseling from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. She worked the first 13 years of her career in mental health and social services in a variety of settings and organizations including those serving victims of domestic violence, adults with mental illness, and children with varying needs. She then moved into the area of continuing medical education (CME) for primary care and family medicine healthcare providers and has spent the last 20 years in this field. She is currently the Senior Project Manager at the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE), an accredited provider of continuing medical education. Sandy is originally from Ohio, has lived on both the east and west coasts, and is happily back in the Midwest. In her free time, she likes to cook and invent recipes, and Midwest weather allowing, she likes to garden, camp, and be outdoors.

Brian Koffman, MDCM, DCFP, FCFP, DABFP, MSEd (Member at Large)

Dr. Koffman, a well-known doctor, educator and clinical professor turned patient has dedicated himself to teaching and helping the CLL community since his diagnosis in 2005. Dr. Koffman believes that his dual status as a physician and patient provides a unique experience and understanding which allows him to provide clear explanations of complex issues and to advocate for his fellow patients and inform his fellow healthcare providers. This is especially important in view of the rapidly changing therapeutic landscape. Besides his medical degree, Dr. Koffman has a Master of Science in Medical Education. Dr. Koffman is also a practicing family doctor, board certified in Canada and USA, a retired clinical professor in family medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, USC, and the former medical director of the nonprofit medical educational organization, Primary Care Network. Dr. Koffman serves as the unpaid medical director of the CLL Society Inc.

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Howard Soroka, MS (Chairman)

Howard Forman (President)

Sandy Bihlmeyer, MEd (Treasurer)

Brian Koffman, MDCM, DCFP, FCFP, DABFP, MSEd (Member at Large)

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