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About HPHA

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, which consists of 11 elected (voting) and nine ex-officio (non-voting) members.

The Board of Directors play an important leadership role in supporting the alliance’s strategic goals and directions, monitoring quality and overseeing financial resources while ensuring hospital services continue to meet the needs of our communities.

Board Members - 2024/2025

Elected Directors

John Wilkinson 

John Wilkinson, Board Chair

Elected: June 17, 2021

- Director from catchment area served by Alliance

 

 Greg StewartGreg Stewart, Director

Elected: June 17, 2021

- Director from catchment area served by Clinton Public Hospital 

 Steve Hearn

Stephen V. Hearn, Past Chair

Elected: June 23, 2016

- Director from catchment area served by Alliance

 

Franklin Famme, Treasurer

Elected: June 13, 2024

- Director from catchment area served by Alliance 

Ron Lavoie

Ron Lavoie, Director

Elected: June 23, 2016

- Director from catchment area served by Seaforth Community Hospital

Barry Hutton

Barry Hutton, Director

Elected: June 17, 2021

- Director from catchment area served by Alliance 

Kathy Lewis

Kathy Lewis, Director

Elected: June 16, 2022

- Director from City of Stratford 

Kerri Ann O'Rourke

Kerri Ann O’Rourke, Director

Elected: June 22, 2017

- Director from catchment area served by Alliance 

Kim Ross Jones

Kim Ross Jones, Director

Elected: June 23, 2016

- Director from catchment area served by St. Marys Memorial Hospital 


Bill Whetstone, Director

Elected: June 13, 2024

- Director from catchment area served by Alliance 

Tricia Wilkerson

Tricia Wilkerson, Director

Elected: June 17, 2021

- Director from catchment area served by Alliance 

Ex-Officio Directors

  • Dr. Kevin Lefebvre, Chief of Staff 
  • Dr. Kevin Lefebvre, Site Chief, Clinton Public Hospital
  • Dr. Chuck Gatfield, Site Chief, St. Marys Memorial Hospital
  • Dr. Heather Percival, Site Chief, Seaforth Community Hospital
  • Dr. Kevin Lefebvre, Site Chief, Stratford General Hospital
  • Dr. Ali Kara, President Medical Staff, Stratford General Hospital
  • Jim Battle, Patient/Caregiver Partner
  • Lynanne Mason, Chief Nursing Executive
  • Andrew Williams, President & CEO

2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule, Agenda & Minutes

The Board of Directors meets regularly throughout the year. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. If you would like to attend a meeting or would like more information, please contact Sue Davey at 519-272-8205 or via email at susan.davey@hpha.ca

Date
 Site Agenda
September 5, 2024 Seaforth
November 7, 2024 Clinton
December 5, 2024 St. Marys
February 6, 2025 Stratford
  • To follow
March 6, 2025 Seaforth
  • To follow
April 3, 2025 Clinton
  • To follow
 June 5, 2025 Stratford
  • To follow

The HPHA Annual Meeting will be held on June 25, 2024 at the Mitchell Golf & County Club.


Past Meeting Minutes

Board Committees

Board Committees aid the Board of Directors in the fulfillment of its governance role. These Committees assist with the work of the Board and provide leadership and direction to the hospital’s executive, while overseeing key aspects of performance and management. Board Committees meet on a regular basis between Board Meetings.

Current Board Committees are listed below. Click on the committee name to read its terms of reference.

Governance Resources

The Board of Directors has a number of policies that guide the governance process. Below is a selection of current policies and resources.

Contact

Tel: 519-272-8205 | Email: susan.davey@hpha.ca