2009-2010 Board of Directors

elaine_pitcher_120 Elaine Pitcher, Chair - Ms. Pitcher of Reilly & Pitcher Law Firm graduated in 1986 from Queen's University. Among her many contributions to the community, she served as a board member for the United Way, the Art Gallery of Algoma and the Ontario Council of Regent. Ms. Pitcher also served as chair of the board for Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology from 1994 to 1997.
lfgcarter_125 Lorne F.G. Carter, Vice Chair - Mr. Carter holds a Masters of Business Administration degree with over 30 years of business banking experience at a senior level. Currently he serves the Province of Ontario as an adjudicator in administrative law and serves on the Sault Area Hospital's Resource Committee.
gagnon_145 Ron Gagnon, Secretary of the Board - Ron joined the SAH in April 2001 bringing his experience in both public service and competitive industry in both administrative and operational leadership capacities. Prior to joining the SAH, he spent 6 years as a senior executive with the largest water services organization in Canada. Ron joined the SAH as Vice President of Finance and prior to becoming CEO was the Senior Vice President and CFO accountable for Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, Clinical Support Services and Environmental Services. He also served as the interim President & CEO in 2004 and 2006. Mr. Gagnon is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Laurentian University. He is a native of Sault Ste Marie, has served on various Boards of public organizations and is currently a Board member at Sault College. When away from work he and his wife Patty enjoy time with their three children, Alyssa, Deandra and Brodie.

mclean2_125 Dr. Alan McLean, Chief of Staff - Dr. McLean first came to Sault Ste. Marie in July 1990 to provide locum services for a two month period in the Department of Family and Emergency Medicine. He applied for and was granted hospital privileges as an Associative Staff member in 1991, and further appointed to Active Staff in May 1992.

Since that time, Dr. McLean has played an active role on various committees, including the Continuing Medical Education Committee, Credentials & Manpower Committee, and the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee. His commitment to supporting medical students and residents in their studies has enabled him to assist in the capacity as Northern Ontario Family Medicine Program Regional Coordinator, Northern Ontario Medical Education Corporation Area Coordinator of the Algoma District, as well as mentoring students in his private practice. He continues to play an active role through NOSM as a student preceptor.

Dr. McLean has also been involved in numerous research projects over the years.

Dr. McLean has provided leadership as Chief of the Department of Family Medicine from June 2004 until his participation with the Joint Chiefs of Staff in July 2006. He remained in the capacity of Interim Chief of Staff from October 2006 until his recent appointment as Chief of Staff in July 2007. He is an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying biking and camping with his family.

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Dr. Heather O,Brien, President of Medical Staff Association - Dr. O'Brien came to Sault Ste. Marie in 1997 as a locum physician providing anaesthesia services.  In July 2006, she relocated to Sault Ste. Marie and became a full time member of the department.  Dr. O'Brien accepted the position of Chief, Department of Anaesthesia, in September 2006 and has played a significant role in recruiting members on a full and part time basis to increase the complement of anaesthetists at SAH to its current level of six community anaesthetists. She also holds office on the Medical Staff Association Executive as Secretary-Treasurer, and in this capacity acts as an ex-officio member of the SAH Board of Directors. Dr. O'Brien has many interests, one of which is providing leadership in the community as a Scout Leader for Scouts Canada.

 

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 Dr. Malcolm Brigden, Vice President of Medical Staff Association - Born in Montreal, Dr. Brigden received his M.D. from McGill University, followed by an Internship and Residency at the University of Alberta Hospital and a Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His work experience is extensive, having practiced in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Prior to coming to SAH, Dr. Brigden was the Provincial Leader, Medical Oncology for the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and Site Leader for the Saskatoon Cancer Clinic.
david_bockman_120 David Bockman - Mr. Bockman is a retired business man with over 40 years of banking and business development experience in various Ontario communities including Toronto, London, Sarnia, Barrie and Blind River. He is affiliated with the Institute of Canadian Bankers and served on town council for the Township of Thessalon. Mr. Bockman is active in the community through his work with various service clubs and committees.
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 Joanne Dumanski - Ms. Dumanski works in sales and office space planning and design with Dumanski Office Interiors Ltd. A graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing, she remained with the school in clinical and classroom instruction until 1975. She held several positions within the General Hospital's Nursing Service Department. Ms. Dumanski served on the Board of Directors for the YMCA, Precious Blood Cathedral Parish Council and the May Court Club. She maintains a keen interest in the delivery of health services in Algoma and remains involved in her alumni association.

jhaley_125 Joy Haley - Ms. Haley is currently retired and active in the volunteer sector. During her career, she worked for the Children's Aid Society, primarily as co-ordinator of the adoption and foster care programs. She then moved to the Sault Area Hospital, where she worked for several years as a counsellor in the Crisis Intervention Unit, the Child and Family Centre and the Sexual Assault Care Centre, providing client advocacy and community education. As well, Joy taught at Sault College during this time. Since retiring, she has remained active in the community as a member of the Algoma Council on Domestic Violence, as a trainer and volunteer placement counsellor for the United Way, and as an executive member of the Board of Directors of Women In Crisis (Algoma).

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 Sheila Hatherley - Sheila Hatherley is currently a Clinical Site Manager with a major pharmaceutical company. She holds a BA in Psychology as well as many certificates in various programs from Sault College and the University of Guelph. Through her clinical research career Sheila has held many positions and traveled extensively throughout the U.S.A. and worked with global research studies, training study staff. After spending several years working in the U.S., Sheila has returned to her hometown of Sault Ste. Marie.

amarrato_125 Anthony Marrato - Mr. Marrato is a lawyer, presently working as Supervisor of Duty Counsel Services-Algoma for Legal Aid Ontario. He is a member of the Human Services and Justice Co-ordinating Committee and the Algoma Domestic Violence Committee. Mr. Marrato was a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society for over 10 years, holding various positions including Algoma Unit President and Chairperson for the first annual Relay for Life in Sault Ste. Marie.

lisa_martone_125 Luisa Martone - Ms. Martone is a Public Relations Coordinator for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. She has held various communications positions within the organization over the last twelve years. She graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1993. Ms. Martone is currently a member of the SAH Governance Committee.
myers_100 Susan Myers - Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Susan is a member of City Council representing Ward Two. In 2003, Susan retired from her career as a Tourism and Marketing Specialist having worked as the Economic Development Corporation's first Manager of Marketing and Tourism, during which time she developed the City's first ever brand image and slogan - Naturally Gifted. Industry recognition came when in 2000, she received the President's Award from the Economic Developers of Ontario. Susan has served as a volunteer on numerous committees and boards both at the local and provincial levels.

nanne_127 Dr. Michael Nanne - Dr. Nanne is a practising dentist. He became a member of the General Hospital Board of Directors in 1988 and served as chair in 1997. Dr. Nanne has served on many hospital committees.
philip_virene_120 Philip Virene - Mr. Virene is an investment advisor and the Sault Ste. Marie branch manager with BMO Nesbitt Burns. He is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and has over 20 years of business and management experience. Community organizations in which he has been involved include the Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club, Sault College Business Advisory Board, Chamber of Commerce and the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation.

young_125 Laurel Young, Volunteer Association Representative - Mrs. Young joined the former Plummer Hospital Auxiliary in 1980. She held the positions of Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and 1st Vice President before becoming President in 1998. During that year the amalgamation of the two hospital auxiliaries with the Volunteer Services department took place. Mrs. Young was the first President of the newly formed Sault Area Hospital Volunteer Association and served two further years in this position and was a Board member for 3 years. She assisted with the opening of the two coffee kiosks and managed the Plummer site for two years and has worked in the Plummer Gift Shop for 25 years. She is presently the convenor.

Provincially, Mrs. Young has served two years on the convention committee of the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario and is currently finishing two years as Director of External Affairs on the provincial executive. She will assume the position of Director of Students following the convention in November. In 2002, she was honoured with her provincial life membership in HAAO.

 

* Photographs by Brian Tremblay