KLHCI is made up of a Board of Directors and one full time employee.
Board of Directors
President - Robyn McNabb
Robyn was born and raised in the City of Kawartha Lakes. After receiving post-secondary education at McMaster and Queen's University, she and her husband (a local general surgeon) returned to the area to raise a family. Having worked as a registered nurse in the ER at Ross Memorial Hosptial, Robyn now spends her time at home raising two boys.
Vice President - Andrew Veale
Andrew has strong roots within the City of Kawartha Lakes as his mother's family was one of the original families to settle in Woodville and Eldon Township in the 1820's. He is presently serving as President of the Woodville and District Royal Canadian Legion and is the Past President of the Woodville and District Lions Club and the Woodville Curling Club. Andrew also is an active member of the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Treasurer - Rosemary McColeman
Rosemary is a retired educator. Most of her years in education were spent working with the former Victoria County B.E. and the current Trillium Lakelands D.S.B. In addition to being on the KLHCI board, she is currently the President of the Ontario Early Years Centre for Haliburton, Victoria and Brock. She is committed to addressing the issue of primary health care by working with the community to successfully recruit and retain family physicians for the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Secretary - Roger Sholdice
Roger moved to Bobcaygeon, from the GTA, in 2003 after retiring from a 35 year career with TD Canada Trust. He has been married to Ruth for 42 years, has two married sons and three grandchilden. Roger is the chair of the Parish Nurse ministry at Christ Church, Bobcaygeon. He feels strongly that retired people should get involved, using their free time and experience to help improve social conditions.
Wayne Brumwell
Wayne is retired from a career in Finance & Administration.He is appointed as a representative of the Ross Memorial Hospital Board of Governors. In the past, he has volunteered on the Board of Directors for Markham Stouffville Hospital and the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation.
Dr. Maria Cescon
Dr. Maria Cescon has been a family physician in Woodville, Ontario since 1982 with privileges at Ross Memorial Hospital (where she served terms as Chief of Family Medicine and President of Medical Staff). Dr. Cescon has raised three children in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Barbara Kelly
Barb was born and raised in Mariposa Township and resides near Oakwood. She has two children and is the proud grandmother of five grandchildren. Her interests include: her family, golfing, politics, gardening and traveling. Barb is proud to have been a past Chairperson of the KLHCI Board and continues to work towards providing family medicine for the citizens of our area. Barb is President of the Lindsay Golf & Country Club and a long standing volunteer of the Golf Association of Ontario.
Max Miller
Max, a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, moved to Bobcaygeon in 1990. She is the proud owner, since 2003, of one of the few remaining independent newspapers in Canada, 'The Promoter'. Max is very involved with the community and does a great deal to promote the area.
Marlene Morrison Nicholls
Marlene is a lifelong resident of the City of Kawartha Lakes. She is an insurance broker, President of Stewart Morrison Insurance Brokers and a mother of three grown daughters. Marlene's mother was a graduate and registered nurse at Ross Memorial Hospital. Marlene is active in communities throughout the region both on a professional and personal level. She is passionate about education, health care, and social initiatives.
John Pollard
John and his wife relocated in 2003 to the Kawarthas, living in Little Britain. He previously lived in many areas of Canada while with IBM. He was the Charter President of the Rotary Club of Stouffville and also sat on the board of the Stouffville Policing (YRP) Committee. John continues with his career as a full-time professional realtor and understands the importance of having local family doctors. He is totally committed to the important task of encouraging health professionals to locate in our area.
Stephen Strangway
Councillor Steve Strangway was appointed to the KLHCI Board of Directors in January 2007 by the City of Kawartha Lakes. Councillor Strangway represents Ward 5.
Jim Townson
Jim retired from Motorola Canada Limited, after 28 years, as Vice President and Corporate Director of Canadian Human Resources. He, and his wife Janet, have five children and five granddaughters and live in Bolsover. He has been previously active in volunteering with the Markham YMCA and York Region United Way. In his spare time, Jim enjoys travelling, golfing and curling. Jim strongly believes that it is critical for the growth of the City of Kawartha Lakes that the recruitment and retention of family doctors be given top priority.
Donna Villemaire
Councillor Donna Villemaire was appointed to the KLHCI Board of Directors in the spring of 2007 by the City of Kawartha Lakes Council. She is actively representing over 5000 people in her four-year term as Councillor of Ward 8 (former Mariposa Township area). Councillor Villemaire resides in Little Britain.
Associate Directors
Judy Bedford
Judy is a retired clinical manager and office consultant as well as a former consultant to Darlington Nuclear. Judy is an avid volunteer throughout the community with an invested interest in the arts, environmental issues and health care.
Appointed Members
Greg Walling - Past President
Greg was born and raised in Lindsay and has strong family ties within the area. A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Greg has been at the helm of many successful businesses, and now heads a local consulting firm. He is the proud father of two young boys.