Ron’s career in health care began in 2000 as a Chief Financial Officer. Since then he has held roles including Chief Information Officer, Vice President Corporate Services and Chief Operating Officer. Ron has enjoyed a career with several different sectors including independent schools and public school divisions, financial institutions (credit union), national charitable organizations, self- employment and an international relief and development agency (NGO). His career has taken him to many interesting and challenging places around the world. Ron is passionate about community development and partnering for excellent health-care services in the Interlake-Eastern region.

Karen has worked in the community sector for 30 years providing expertise in home care, palliative care, seniors housing and seniors community programs and has spent the last 10 years serving as our regional director of home and palliative care services. During this time, she was seconded to Manitoba eHealth for two years and more recently by Manitoba Health to work on the support unit addressing recommendations from the July 2015 Auditor General’s Report on home care in Manitoba. She has a background in human resource management and is a graduate of the LEADS leadership development program.

Karen is a longtime resident of our region and is pleased to represent the community portfolio for the Interlake-Eastern RHA.