Board of Governors
The Board of Governors of Hanover & District Hospital is comprised of dedicated and devoted volunteers from our catchment area. They have the fiduciary responsibility to govern the Hospital under the auspices of the Public Hospitals Act. The Board determines the strategic direction of the corporation and governs effective and efficient management of the Hospital designed to ensure it remains an innovative health care network for the region.
Board meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month with the exception of July, August and December. While regular Board meetings are open to the public, committee meetings are not. Anyone requesting time to address the Board must apply for entry on the agenda to the Secretary at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Time limitations apply and will be allocated by the Board. (By-law Section 4.06.1(c))
If you are interested in becoming a Board member click here for more information.
Board Meeting Schedule
Board Meetings are held at 5:00pm on the following dates;
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The Annual Meeting will be held at 5:00pm on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Please contact Victoria Cumming, Executive Assistant to the CEO at vcumming@hdhospital.ca or 519-364-2340 ext. 209 to receive the virtual access link for an upcoming Board Meeting.
Meet Our Board Governors
Tina Shier (Board Chair) is a retired health care professional with
over 30 years of progressive management experience obtained in acute and
rehabilitation care organizations and a not for profit organization.
She brings to the Board expertise in project management, policy
development, risk management and information technology.
Pamela Matheson (Vice Chair) is recently retired from the healthcare sector with her last position working with the local Grey Bruce hospitals. She has travelled Canada wide assisting medium and small hospitals with Quality Improvement and process workflow. Residing in Hanover for the past 20 years she has been involved with the Library and Big Brothers and Sisters. In her spare time she can be found golfing and biking and enjoying her family
Chris Prues (Treasurer) is a trusted finance professional that partners with business leaders on strategic planning and change initiatives to help organizations move forward with its vision and mission. He believes in giving back and uses his 20 years of leadership experience to provide value added insights that support and build prosperous communities. He holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA-CA) designation.
Lorna Eadie Hocking (Immediate Past Board Chair) is a retired educator with over 30 years’ experience in the secondary school panel. As a teacher and counsellor, Lorna has expertise in mediation, leadership, critical thinking and problem solving.
Dana Howes (President and CEO) career in health care began 17 years ago as an Intensive Care
Nurse in a busy tertiary regional center. She has a Bachelor and
Master's Degree in Nursing Science. Dana is a strong advocate of rural
health care -Especially improving access to timely, patient centered
health care.
Dr. Randy Montag (Chief of Staff) is a physician who has worked in
Hanover for over 10 years with a focus on in-patient care, Emergency,
Anesthesia, and Family Practice.
Dr. Nick Abell is a physician who has been working in Hanover since 2007
after working in rural British Columbia for 4 years. His focus is
Emergency, Family Practice and in-patient care. He serves as the
President of Medical Staff.
Rejane Dunn has retired from a 40-year career in Health Care. After training as a Registered Nurse in Ottawa, she spent the first half of her clinical practice in Trauma Surgery and Psychiatry followed by Critical Care for over a decade. After returning to studies in Long Term Care Administration with the Health Care Association in Ottawa, she spent the last 20 years in Long Term Care management. Her last position was as Administrator/CEO of Tall Pines Long Term Care Center, a 160-resident Region of Peel long term care home in Brampton, Ontario.
Dr. Tim Heerema is a physician who has been working Hanover since
2009 after completing his education at the University of Western. His
focus is Emergency, Family Practice and in-patient care. He serves as
the Vice President of Medical Staff.
Corwin Leifso grew up in the Hanover area. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2004 and Master of Arts degree in 2005. After completing law school in 2010, Corwin returned to Hanover and has been practicing lawyer since June 2011 at Leifso & Leifso Law Office. His expertise is corporate/commercial, wills/estates and real estate. He is also a member of the Law Society of Ontario and Bruce County Law Association.
Terry Leis is a longtime resident that works in program operations in
the communications field. When not at work he is actively involved in
community betterment acting as Past President of Hanover Lions and also
sitting on town appointed committees over the years. He continues to
work and communicate with others along with planning and problem solving
with the goal of enriching lives in a keen mindset.
Cathy Lansink is a successful local business owner/operator in Hanover for
the past 12 years. Her strengths include project management, leadership,
problem solving, critical thinking, long-term strategic planning, and
financial expertise on both a day-to-day and comprehensive level. Her
dedicated and tenacious approach to business is also apparent in her
personal life, as an avid Spartan racer. She believes in community
involvement, and is willing to lend a hand any time she is able.
Mary Rae (Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNE) is a Registered Nurse who has spent a good portion of her career in rural health care settings. She has a passion for excellence in rural health care with a mindset that location shouldn't have a bearing on your health care outcomes. When she's not at work she is happily puttering in her garden and has a dream of growing acres and acres of beautifully cut flowers.