Senior Management Team

		Ron Gagnon, President & CEO - 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.
		Tracy MacDonald, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - Tracy brings nearly 30 years of healthcare experience to the SAH. She previously worked with the Niagara Health System as the Vice President of Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive. Having held a number of leadership roles at the Director, Vice President and CEO level, in both British Columbia and Ontario, she brings extensive experience leading a full spectrum of health care operations, including acute care, long-term care and community-based programs. A Registered Nurse (RN), Tracy is a Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) and holds a Masters of Health Administration degree and Bachelor of Nursing Science degree.
picture not yet available		Max Liedke, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
picture not yet available		Ila Watson, Vice President of Human Resources
		Dr. Emmalee Marshall, Vice President of Medical Staff - Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Dr. Marshall holds a BSc degree from Laurentian University and a PhD from the University of Guelph. Dr. Marshall completed her residency training in psychiatry at McMaster University. Dr. Marshall is the clinical director of the mental health inpatient units and the Day Treatment program. She is also an active member of Sault Area Hospital's Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the Sault Ste. Marie Physician Recruitment and Retention committee.
		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.
		Johanne Messier-Mann, Director, Chief Nursing Officer & Director Mat/Child Program & Nursing Practice - Johanne has a Nursing Diploma, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Masters degrees in both Education and Business Administration. She holds designation as a Certified Health Executive through the Canadian College of Health Services Executives. Johanne has thirty years of experience in the health care field and has held numerous management positions in areas including Intensive Care and Surgical Unit, Long Term Care, Palliative Care & Psychogeriatrics, Psychiatry, Performance Improvement, Hospital Information Services, Decision Support, Records and Registration Services, Central Algoma Communication Centre, Satellite facilities and the Base Hospital. Johanne has also served as the hospital's Chief Privacy Officer. She has taught the Master Diploma Nursing Program Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology. Johanne has been active on several local and provincial organizations, serves on the Board of the Children's Aid Society of Algoma and volunteers for the Sault Area Hospital Foundation.
		Marie Paluzzi, Director, Clinical Support Services and Chief Allied Health Professional - Ms. Paluzzi is a Registered Pharmacist who graduated from the University of Toronto. She has over 25 years experience in a hospital pharmacy setting including 15 as a department manager. She has held positions with Women's College Hospital, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and St. John's Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto. Marie joined Sault Area Hospital in 1994 and has been the Manager of Pharmacy from 1997 to 2005. She is currently Director of Clinical Support Services overseeing the departments of Dietetics and Food Services, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation, and Respiratory Therapy.
picture not yet available		Mario Paluzzi, Director, Communications and Public Affairs.
		Cheryl Pavoni, Executive Director, Sault Area Hospital Foundation - Ms. Pavoni is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive development program that ensures the Foundation maximizes its fund raising potential. Cheryl Pavoni is a graduate of Lake Superior State University and has over 17 years of fundraising experience. She has worked at the Hospital's Foundation for almost 15 years in all areas of fundraising including the annual, major and planned giving programs as well as managing all donor recognition, cultivation and stewardship programs. Currently she is working towards her Certified Fundraising Executive designation. She and her husband Andy enjoy spending quality time with their two sons Jordan and Jake.

* Photographs by Brian Tremblay