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St. Francis Memorial Hospital, being a community hospital, is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board consists of 8 to 10 Directors elected annually by the members for 2 year terms. The Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff, the President of the Medical Staff, the Chair of the Foundation and the President of the Hospital Auxiliary are Ex-Officio Directors.
The St. Francis Memorial Hospital is currently seeking candidates to fill upcoming vacancies on its Board of Directors. Applications are being accepted for openings at the end of the current term as well as vacancies that can arise on the Hospital Board during the year.
Directors are elected to the Board for a two year period during which they are responsible for the governance of the Hospital, being alert to the healthcare needs of the region, working to provide sufficient resources to ensure the Hospital is able to fulfill its mandate, and ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively. The Board’s decisions, in conjunction with Medical and Administrative decision-makers, have substantial impact on the Hospital’s viability and the region’s healthcare services.
If you are an interested individual who has an interest in local health care, is committed to providing strategic policy direction and leadership for the continued development of the hospital and are prepared to commit personal time and effort of approximately 10 hours per month, we invite you to join this dynamic and progressive Board.
To enquire, please contact Greg McLeod, COO for further information. Thank you for your interest and support of St. Francis Memorial Hospital.
Kevin is a 35-year employee of Hewlett-Packard Canada Co. working in the Information technology field. He currently manages a services business for Hewlett Packard based in Ottawa as well as participating on teams and initiatives to support global business growth and delivery of services. Kevin brings to the team his Project management, Business management and development, Change management and Information Technology Security skillset. His knowledge and ability to work with diverse groups of people in global business communities is a learned skill that can be applied in any organization and will help foster a growth mindset culture.
Kevin is a graduate of Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology in an Electronics Engineering program. He splits his time between his home town Quadeville and Arnprior.
Kevin has given countless hours over several years coaching minor hockey and soccer teams.
Gwen has completed a diploma in Municipal Management, as well as certificates in Municipal Law, Planning and Emergency Management. She is currently employed at the Township of Madawaska Valley as a Deputy Clerk and Emergency Management Coordinator (alt). During her Municipal career she has been involved in Strategic and Community Planning as well as Emergency Planning.
In addition to her employment, Gwen has volunteered on various sports and recreation committees as well as planned and organized community events.
Gwen is a lifetime resident of the Madawaska Valley where she has raised four children, Brandon, Nolan, Bailey and Robyn.
Greg Zdzienicki is Chief Compliance Officer (Canada) and Vice-President, Research for an international investment management firm. Greg has worked in the investment management industry since 1997.
Prior to his current role, he worked at HSBC Investments (Canada) Ltd. as a Senior Research Analyst. Greg also worked for Manulife Financial as a Manager, where he was responsible for Investment Management research and selection, as well as ongoing due diligence for Canadian, U.S. and EAFE equity and fixed income mandates. He began his career in the investment industry with the Bank of Montreal. Greg received his Bachelor of Arts degree from York University.
Denise moved to Barry’s Bay in 1967 and graduated from U of T Medical School in 1985. She started working at SFMH in July 1987 and opened her own solo Family Medicine practice in Barry’s Bay in 1989 and closed this practice in June 2017. Over the course of her career, she provided full service Family Medicine including caring for hospital in patients, nursing home patients, palliative patients, obstetrics (including deliveries), ER shifts, 2nd on call shifts and local dialysis support. She was Chief of Staff at SMFH from 2002 to 2008 and also Chaired the Utilization Committee from 1997 to 2017. For the last 3 years she has been working part time at Rainbow Valley CHC, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan FHT as well as providing locum services for several MVFHT Physicians.
Denise’s interests include hiking, snow boarding, cross country skiing, gardening, road biking, hosting family celebrations, cooking up hot sauce and selling it at the Combermere Farmer’s Market (Dr. D’s Backyard Pepper Factory), learning to play violin, bird watching and going on rafting adventures with friends.
Since 2017, she has been a volunteer with Camp Ooch as a Camp Counsellor. She has been married to her husband, Ernie Coulas since 1986 and they have two children, Joe and Helena.
She is looking forward to her new role as a member of SFMH board and having the opportunity to continue to participate in health care in our community.
Wendy is a Registered Nurse with a diverse background of acute care experience including hospitals in both northern and southern Ontario. Over the course of her career, she has worked in direct patient care, staff education and in a selection of leadership roles. Wendy’s educational background includes a Masters degree in Nursing from The University of Western Ontario and post graduate certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of Toronto. She has published several papers, including original clinical research, and has presented at national and international conferences. Building on many years of volunteer activities, Wendy is currently a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) at St. Francis, as well as the PFAC member on the St. Francis Care Team. Wendy has been coming to the Madawaska Valley visiting family and enjoying summer vacations since 1979. Wendy and her husband Tom purchased their own Valley property several years ago and are enjoying their retirement home.
Julie is a retired nurse and brings over 3 decades of acute care hospital experience to the SFMH Board. She has extensive leadership skills and operational experience acquired through her many roles in the Ontario hospital system. ...
As a relatively new resident of Barry’s Bay, Sheilagh Dunn brings a diverse work background including experience at all three levels of government, private sector consulting on economic development and business start-ups, and most recently, a...
Recently retired from a 35-year career primarily in the defense Industry, Nancy has a wealth of experience in the full life cycle of major miliary and commercial contracts both domestic and international. She has led multi-disciplinary teams of professionals in negotiating and supporting large contracts for programs with governments and private industry in Canada, the U.S., France, Peru, Korea, Panama and various other countries.
In 15 years with General Dynamics Missions Systems Canada, Nancy developed a reputation as an expert in her field as Director of Contracts/Commercial. In retirement from full time work, she is applying that expertise in advising and consulting on Canadian government terms and conditions in support of complex military programs.
A certified Management Accountant (CMA/CPA) since 1992, Nancy has prior work experience with MDS Nordion, Computing Devices and Mitel Corporation in various Finance and Management positions. She is known as an effective communicator with strong business acumen and the ability to coach, mentor and influence.
Over the years, Nancy has volunteered in her community as minor hockey treasurer, soccer coach, operations support at the National Capital Region Race weekend and the Army Run in Ottawa.
She and her husband Tim (Lemoyre) reside in Round Lake, ON.
Bonnie Bowes has more than 25 years of healthcare experience working as a front-line nurse, clinical educator, and in progressive management roles. Bonnie currently holds a position as Chief Nursing Officer & VP of Clinical, Quality, Risk and Health Informatics at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. She holds an undergraduate degree in Nursing and a master’s degree in health science as well as clinical specialty certifications in both critical care and cardiovascular Nursing. She has extensive education and experience in hospital management, quality processes, performance measure, and enterprise risk management. Bonnie volunteers on a number of healthcare related committees and has volunteered as a trainer on her kid’s minor hockey teams for many years.
