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 2011-2012 Board of Directors

 

Top L to R:  Jennifer Sharp, John Meek, Joan Burdette, Danny Brackett, Joan Waechter, John Lockyer, Catherine Matzig.  Bottom L to R:  Cathy Campbell, Jen Shephard, Ray Conroy, Liz Ruegg, Jim Aijala, Kathy Armstrong, Kim Morningstar.

 

Kathy Armstrong (Caledon Resident)Kathy is a retired elementary school teacher who has lived in this area since 1978.

She first was elected to the board in 2004 and served as Chair from 2009 – 2011. Kathy currently Chairs the Special Events Committee and serves on the Governance Committee

Jim Aijala (Simcoe County resident) Jim worked in the private sector for 35 years before retiring in 2007.  He joined Headwaters Health Care Auxiliary in 2008.  He is currently the Vice President of the Auxiliary and serves as Treasurer of the Gift Shop, in addition to assisting with volunteer recruitment. 

Jim is a widower and has lived in Adjala Township since 1983.  He has one son, who is currently attending the University of Toronto.

 

Danny Brackett (Orangeville Resident)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cathy Campbell (Orangeville Resident)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elaine Capes (Rosemont Resident) Elaine lives with her husband and two children near Rosemont. Elaine  currently works independently as a Performance and Learning  Consultant, focusing on interactive learning and human performance improvement.

 Elaine previously worked in the finance industry for more than 30  years, holding Senior Management positions, in Personal & Corporate banking, Systems & Technology, and Global Securities.  

Elaine holds an Honours BA in Humanities, from the University of  Toronto, an OISE U of T Adult Education Certificate, an Equine Science  Certificate from the University of Guelph, and is a Certified Equine

Sport Massage Therapist. As an active member of the community, Elaine enjoys volunteering at  her daughters' school and in the past has been on the School Council.   She served as an inaugural member of the Upper Grand Parent  Involvement Committee.  Elaine also founded the Women Horse Owners  Association in 2006, and in 2007 initiated an annual recreational riding event, EQUI-FEST, which runs at the Orangeville Fairgrounds.   Elaine is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Mono Mulmur  Citizen's Coalition, (MC)2, and currently sits on the Mansfield Ski Club Board of Directors.

Elected to The Town of Mono as Councillor in 2010 Elaine also sits on The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association, The Mono Heritage Committee and The Rosemont Fire Board. Elaine was elected to the Headwaters Health Care Foundation Board in 2010 as Secretary and serves on the Governance Committee as Chair as well as the Audit Committee.

Ray Conroy (Orangeville Resident)

 

 

 

Stephen Doney (Orangeville Resident)Stephen has worked in the financial services industry as an Investment Advisor for the past 25 years.  He is currently with TD Waterhouse Private Client Advice, servicing clients in the Headwaters area.  He joined the Foundation in 2000 and held the position of Board Chair from 2005-2007.  Stephen has served on the Investment Committee, Audit Committee and held the position of Treasurer on the Finance Committee form 2010 - 2011. 

He is a long time member of the Orangeville Lions Club.  He spends his free time golfing in the summer and skiing in the winter.   

Stephen resides in Orangeville with his wife Laurie and their four children. 

Chris Gittens (Orangeville Resident) Chris is a Vice President with GE Capital Canada, Fleet Services.  GE Capital, a division of GeneralElectric, provides commercial finance solutions for businesses.  Chris moved to Orangeville in 2004 after his wife graduated from medical school and joined the Highlands Health Network. 

He was elected to the Foundation Board in 2008 and has held the position of Treasurer on the Finance Committee in addition to serving on the Audit Committee.

Peter Howard (Orangeville Resident) Peter is the co-founder of Silver Lake Financial Group Inc.  Silver Lake is a consolidator of pension management and employment benefit consultancies.  Peter has undertaken strategic assignments for a broad range of private and public companies as well as non-profit organizations.  Prior to joining the Headwaters Health Care Foundation Board, Peter was a Board member of African Medical and Research Foundation of Canada (AMREF Canada) as well as the Chair of Community Living Dufferin.

Peter has a graduate degree from Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo and is a member of the Foundation Governance and is current Chair of the Marketing Committee.

John Lockyer (Orangeville Resident) John is the owner and operator of the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill Orangeville and Dairy Queen Tottenham.  A lifelong resident, he is active on many industry committees including the Dairy Queen purchasing Co-op, Operators Association and Distribution Committee.  He is also a partner in the Angles Goaltending School. He was elected to the Foundation Board in 2004 and also serves on the Finance and Marketing Committees.

John lives in Orangeville with his wife Christina, and son Jake.

John Meek (Orangeville resident) John has been a self-employed consultant since his retirement in 1999. Prior to that he spent many years working for the federal government and federal crown corporations as an agricultural economist. He subsequently joined the private sector and has lead several companies, all the while pursuing his avocation as a beef farmer. During these years he developed his skills in planning and implementation, policy analysis and business management.

A life long resident of Dufferin County, John is an active volunteer within the community. He has been a member of the Rotary Club for 20 years including 10 in Orangeville, he has been a committee and executive member of his local church, of the Presbyterian World Service and Development Committee, a board member and chair of Theatre Orangeville, a Board member of Community Living Orangeville, and a Board member of Organic Meadow Inc., among others

John holds a dual Ph.D. in Economics and Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University.  He was elected to the Foundation Board in 2011 and serves on the Governance Committee.

John and his wife Kathleen split their time between their home in Orangeville and their cottage in Muskoka, and enjoy spending time with their five grandchildren. When not at the cottage they enjoy traveling to far away places.

John has traveled to many parts of the world as a result of his work, but more recently as a  volunteer. He thinks he has been in over 30 counties. These include several countries in Africa, China, and Georgia. In November John plans to travel to Cambodia.       

Liz Ruegg (Orangeville Resident)  Liz was appointed interim President & CEO of Headwaters Health Care Centre in April 2011. As former Vice President of Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive with Headwaters Health Care Centre since 2007, Liz has over 20 years of progressive management experience in community and rural hospitals. Prior to joining Headwaters in 2006 as the Professional Practice Coordinator, Liz was the Director of Patient Care Services with North Wellington Health Care. She is a corporate leader in lean quality improvement initiatives resulting in a significant reduction in wait times for patients in the Emergency Department and increased patient satisfaction. Liz has a proven record of success in leading quality initiatives and developing partnerships which improve wait times and access for patients.

Liz graduated from Ryerson University with a Masters in Nursing and completed the Advanced Health Leadership Program at the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management. She is a past president of Wellington Chapter of RNAO and a member of the Nursing Leadership Network.

 

Christopher Stewart(Erin Resident) Chris has lived in the Caledon area for over 20 years.  He is currently a Realtor with Johnson Associates Real Estate Brokerage. Prior to becoming interested in real estate Chris held various positions in sales, marketing, advertising and strategic planning.  He has worked as a farrier as well as designed and produced fine furniture and cabinetry.

Chris is an active volunteer within our community and is involved with the Station Road Co-operative Nursery School, Easter Seals Ontario and is a Member of the Eglinton & Caledon Hunt Club.

He joined the Foundation in 2011 and is currently serving on the Marketing Committee.

Chris currently resides in Erin with his wife Morag and their two sons.

 

Joan Waechter (Shelburne Resident Joan was elected Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors in 2011. Joan works in her family business, Ideal Supply located in Listowel, with 23 branches serving the central and southwestern areas of Ontario. She is Vice President of Human Resources and has been with the company for 24 years. 

Joan and was elected to the Foundation Board in the fall of 2006 and is a member of the Governance, Marketing and Finance Committees.

On an ongoing basis, Headwaters needs to replace, upgrade and buy new equipment – at a cost of about $1.5 million annually. Every new piece of equipment bought benefits someone close to us – a loved one, friend, co-worker, maybe even ourselves.

Better equipment allows us to enhance the services we offer to you and to our community.

The Foundation receives support from individuals, corporations, community groups and service clubs.

The Foundation employs four full-time staff members. A dedicated volunteer Board of Directors, including respected members of the business and professional community, governs the Foundation

         

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