Board of Governors
2023/24 Board Member Recruitment - **Applications Now Being Accepted**
We are currently seeking strategic, experienced, engaged and talented members of our community interested in a voluntary position on the Hospital's Board of Governors starting June 2023.
Annual board recruitment is based on vacancies and the requirements identified through a board skills matrix that ensures a complementary balance of knowledge, skills and experience.
At a minimum, board members should expect to devote approximately 10 hours of time per month to board business, including preparation for and attendance at monthly board and committee meetings. For more information, please see the Board of Governors Position Description and other documents linked below.
How to apply:
Interested individuals are requested to complete an application form found here. The form, along with a covering letter and resume should be submitted via email quoting "RMH Board Recruitment" in the subject line to tfierheller@rmh.org by March 31, 2023.
The following documents are provided for information:
Board of Governors, Statement of Roles and Responsibilities
Board of Governors, Position Description
Board of Governors, Board Meetings
Board of Governors, Community Representatives on Board Committees
Terms of Reference, Board Quality / Governance & Planning Committee
Terms of Reference, Board Resources & Audit Committee
Inquiries can be directed to tfierheller@rmh.org or 705-324-6111 ext. 4272. All applications received will be acknowledged and next steps communicated.
The Board of Governors is responsible for the overall governance of the Hospital and is comprised of volunteers from the community. Its members set the Hospital’s strategic priorities and ensure they’re met; they assess the quality of the care provided, and ensure financial resources are managed appropriately. In addition to monthly Board meetings, members serve on various committees of the Board.
The 2022/2023 Board consists of the following individuals:
2022/23 Board of Governors
Elected Voting Directors
- Wanda Percival – Chair
- Christine Norris – Vice Chair
- David Kimmerly – Treasurer
- Beverley John
- Brian Kelsey
- Bonnie Kennedy
- Paul McPherson
- Bob Nielson
- Meri Saunders
- Amy Terrill
- Karissa Ward
- vacant
Ex-Officio Voting Directors
- Eric Smeaton – CKL Council Appointee
- Anne Botond – RMH Auxiliary Appointee
Ex-Officio Non-Voting Directors
- Kelly Isfan – President & Chief Executive Officer
- Dr. Bharat Chawla – Chief of Staff
- Janice Raine – Interim Vice President Clinical / Chief Nursing Officer
- vacant – Professional Staff President
- vacant – Professional Staff Vice President
This talented and dedicated group will help to ensure that the Hospital is positioned to meet the health care needs of the communities within the Hospital's catchment area. We thank them for their commitment to quality health care.