The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has released details of its search committee for its new board of directors.
CKHA officials say this is the next step in the move to a new hospital corporation governing both the Chatham and Wallaceburg hospital sites with a single board of directors.
The search process is being led by Rob Devitt, Ministry appointed supervisor with the support of a nominations and selection committee.
“I am delighted with the caliber and skills of the individuals from across Chatham-Kent who will sit on the search committee,” stated Devitt, in a press release.
“These individuals will provide valuable perspectives and advice to me to ensure that the new board has the necessary skills and diversity to govern the Alliance.”
The following individuals will assist with the selection process:
Greg Aarssen
Born and raised in Wallaceburg, Greg Aarssen is an entrepreneur, investor and farmer. Greg enjoyed over 30 years in the oil and gas industry, including owning and partnering in successful natural gas and electricity marketing and trading businesses. He worked corporately with AltaGas Ltd., a TSX 100 corporation, serving in various executive capacities, including Vice President Corporate Affairs and Co-President, Gas. Greg holds a B.Sc. (Hons) from the University of Western Ontario, and an MBA and Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Windsor.
He is experienced in all aspects of business and law, including financial management, operations, marketing, regulatory affairs, government relations, Aboriginal affairs and corporate governance. Greg retired from the energy industry in 2012. He continues to provide consulting and management advice to the energy sector, served as Chief Operating Officer to the world’s largest investor-grade automobile auction house, and has continued to expand his farming operations and real estate development activities. He has extensive public and private board experience and is looking forward to bringing his expertise to the future board of CKHA.
Daniel Miskokomon
Dan is currently serving his second term as Chief for Walpole Island First Nation (WIFN) where his exceptional leadership skills lead WIFN’s Council in their vision of building a healthy, dynamic nation rich in language and culture. Previously he held the roles of First Nation Manager for WIFN & Moravian of the Thames, Co-Manager for Munsee-Delaware Nation and Economic Development Programs Planner for WIFN. Through his ample working experience, Dan possesses strong skills in political lobbying and negotiation. He is also the former Owner and CEO of DRSKOKE: Technical, Financial and Management Consultant Services.
His early work experience includes various roles in engineering, drafting services, construction, building inspections, project management and environmental audits. Dan holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Western Michigan University. His breadth of executive and operational experience has given him a wide range of management, financial, administrative and strategic planning skills, with the ability to empower individuals and teams.
Sharon Pfaff
Sharon is an accomplished healthcare clinician and leader with a diverse background at local, regional and provincial health organizations. Her breadth of leadership experience has included clinical, management, administrative and governance roles. From 2008 to 2012, Sharon held senior roles at Cancer Care Ontario with direct accountability for the Information Programs of Prevention & Screening, Cancer, Chronic Disease Management which included Cardiac Care Network, Ontario Renal Network, and Access to Care which supported the government’s wait time strategy. Prior to 2008 Sharon was the Chief Executive Officer for Consolidated Health Information Services (CHIS) which was a not-for-profit IT (Information Technology) company owned by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Windsor Regional Hospital and Bluewater Health to provide IT services to healthcare organizations.
Prior to her IT function, Sharon held many nursing management roles in the acute care setting. Since retiring in 2012, Sharon has fulfilled the community board member role for the Chatham-Kent Board of Health. Other governance roles Sharon has held include previous Chair of the Lester B. Pearson Board of Directors and former Director for the Chatham-Kent Children’s Services’ Board. Throughout her career, Sharon’s various roles have required a skill set and experience in strategic planning, change management, collaboration, team building, financial and performance management.
Greg, Daniel and Sharon will also serve on the Board as inaugural board members. Their appointment as the first board members will ensure that there is continuity and stability spanning the search process and the new board so as to ensure that the direction started under the provincial supervision is continued when the board takes over governance responsibility.
Ron Thomson
Ron Thomson is a member of the CKHA rural health advisory Committee. Ron’s interest in CKHA is to proactively influence the future of healthcare in Chatham-Kent. He is lifelong resident of Wallaceburg and is a primary care paramedic. In addition to his professional career, Ron is active in the community as a volunteer firefighter and is a co-founder and director of the Tartan Alumni Fund which raises funds for scholarships for graduates of Wallaceburg District Secondary School.
In addition, three ex-officio board members including Dr. Pervez Faruqi, Chief of Staff, Dr. Alison Morand, president of medical staff and Lori Marshall, president and CEO will join the search committee.
Indicating that the same executive search firm that supported the CEO and medical staff leadership searches will support this search, Devitt said: “It is important that board recruitment be conducted with a high degree of diligence. Having the support of an executive search firm is a practice that will be adopted by the Board in future recruitment efforts as well.”
Advertising is well underway seeking interested and appropriately skilled candidates.
The next step includes interviews for short-listed candidates and reference checks.
This robust process will ensure that the best possible candidates are selected for the new board.
For more information please visit www.askckha.com.
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