On Wednesday, June 29, 2005, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre held its Annual Meeting of the Corporation. The Corporate Membership voted in favour of changing the corporate structure. The number of Board Members has been reduced from twenty to fifteen. Chair of the Board, Ron Nelson stated that, “It was clear to us that we couldn’t remain efficient and effective with a very large Board. All the research has shown us that smaller boards are much more efficient and effective, so we decided that we’d take the modern approach of a non-representational Board, one that’s arm’s length and strategically oriented”.

Two, three-year vacancies were filled. Returning to the Board for a three-year term is Robert Altree. Joining the Board of Directors for a three-year term is Gil Labine.

Continuing their terms of office on the Board are: Ron Nelson, Stephen Wright, Wayne Tocheri, Angele Brunelle, Steve Henderson, Blair Smith, Ingrid Parkes and Janet Gordon. Retiring Board Members are: Joe Virdiramo, Bob Main, Rick Potter, Doug Smith, Rebecca Johnson, Petra Kapush and Anne Perlin.

The 15 member Board includes the following appointed members:

• Ron Saddington, President and CEO
• Dr. Blair Schoales, Chief of Staff
• Dr. Ken Gehman, President, Medical Staff
• Dr. Greg Gamble, Vice President, Medical Staff
• Dean of Northern Ontario School of Medicine (or designate)

Officers of the Corporation are:

• Chair – Ron Nelson
• 1st Vice Chair – Robert Altree
• 2nd Vice Chair – Ingrid Parkes
• Past Chair – Stephen Wright
• President and CEO – Ron Saddington

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