Our goal is to create a homelike environment for people and their families, with experiences and activities that honour their life history, support their abilities, and maintain their dignity.
We want our Homes to be places where amazing things happen, and for all who come through our doors to find purpose, wellbeing, and happiness. That’s why we have a volunteer Board of Directors that provides leadership, support, and accountability for all our operations. The Board monitors quality of care; formulates and reviews the Broadmead Care constitution and bylaws; and establishes the purpose, values, and future direction of our organization. The Board has an active committee structure with specific work plans and measurable objectives aligned to our strategic plan.
The Board has an ongoing commitment to ensure a close working relationship with the Broadmead Care executive team, all levels of government, and members of the community.
Board of Directors Executive
Mike served 37 years with the Canadian Army. His wide range of assignments includes commanding troops, instructing, strategic/operational planning, and introducing new technologies to the Army. Mike participated in traditional peacekeeping operations in the 1970s, the Cold War defence of Europe with Canadian and UK forces in the 1980s, complex peacekeeping in Rwanda and Bosnia in the 1990s, and international crisis response operations for the UN and the Government of Canada in the early 2000s.
On retirement from the Army, Mike became a UN staff member and implemented support operations for start-up field missions in Sudan, Somalia, and Central African Republic. These support operations included: construction engineering, air/land/sea transport services, medical facilities and services, information technology / communications services, life support, supply chain management, and administrative services.
Mike retired from the UN in 2015 and ran a peacekeeping support consultancy until 2021, assisting UNHQ and field missions to improve their administrative and logistics support operations.
Mike has been honoured with the Officer of the Order of Military Merit (OMM) and Canadian Forces Decoration 2 (CD2). He holds a Masters of Business Administration from Queen’s University, and a Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering and Management, Royal Military College of Canada.
Mark is an independent Human Resources/Labour Relations consultant currently contracted on a confidential, full-time basis to strategize and execute a plan for a significant and complex workforce transition for organizations that have more than 200 employees. He has held progressively senior leadership positions in Human Resources and Labour Relations with Sears Canada, Bell Canada, Maximus Canada, Sooke School District 62, and Golden Life Management.
He holds a B.A. (Honours) from Western University, with a certificate in Labour Relations from Queen’s University. Mark has received the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CRHP) Designation, and is a Senior Certified Professional with the Society of Human Resource Management.
Sarah completed accountancy training with KPMG LLP in the Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland offices, working in the public sector and not-for-profit department. She was promoted to Assistant Manager and then Manager in the same department before moving to Victoria on an initial two-year secondment basis in 2017. Sarah was promoted to Senior Manager in 2018 and has since joined the KPMG Victoria office as a permanent member.
Currently, Sarah’s client portfolio includes approximately 50 clients across municipalities, advanced education, provincial government, first nations, school districts and not-for-profit entities, including some of the largest and most complex clients in these sectors. (Note: Sarah has committed to not seeking contracts for Broadmead Care audit services.)
Sarah has been honoured with the Richard Emmott Memorial Medal for global first place in Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (UK) Case Study 2011, and the DR Bishop Prize for overall top Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (UK) student in Scotland 2011. She is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (UK) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (UK).
Her board and volunteer experience includes Junior Achievement BC, and the Audit and Risk Committee at Princes Trust Canada.
Board Members
A retired physician, Robert’s wide range of experience includes four years as the Medical Director for Island Health’s Quality and Safety portfolio, and two years as Chief of Staff and Site Medical Director for Victoria General Hospital. He has further experience as Medical Director / Chief of Staff at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox, BC, and was head of clinical medicine and Physician leader for the Canadian Forces, also in Comox. He held positions as Senior Flight Surgeon at the Canadian Forces Aerospace Health Services Organization in Winnipeg, MB, and as Base Surgeon for the Canadian Forces in Victoria, BC.
Robert’s goal on Broadmead Care’s Board of Directors is “to support the Board of Directors by providing advice within my areas of expertise, offering motivation for the team, and fostering collegial enthusiasm, respect, and empathy.” He is particularly interested in the areas of governance, and safety and quality improvement. Robert is an avid cyclist and swimmer who enjoys woodworking and painting.
John is an Associate Counsel of Reed Pope Law Corporation and practices in the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Business Law groups. John brings decades of experience in problem-solving and negotiation to his clients. He focuses on helping clients to identify potential disputes early and resolve them cost-effectively.
John has more than a decade’s experience as a senior executive and advisor in the provincial governments of two provinces, including:
- Chief of Staff, Office of the Premier, Government of Alberta (2016 – 2017)
- Deputy Minister, Policy Coordination Office, Alberta
- Deputy Minister, Government Policy and Communications Office, Government of British Columbia
- Assistant Director, Nisga’a Treaty Implementation Project
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Issues and Consultation, Government of British Columbia
Before joining Reed Pope Law, he practiced with a leading national law firm in Vancouver and Victoria, and with a boutique litigation firm in Victoria. He enjoys spending time with his family, and running.
Cathy is a retired public service professional with extensive executive level management experience in: physician policy and medical service funding; immigration and multiculturalism policy and federal/provincial immigration and refugee planning, negotiation, and program funding and delivery; and, in BC/Canada and BC/US intergovernmental relations managed through the Office of the Premier.
Her experience serving on community boards includes: member of Advisory Committee to the Director of the School of Public Administration, University of Victoria, for 10 years and member of MPA Mentorship Program; Treasurer and Chairperson of Victoria Cool Aid Society for seven years; Board member Beckley Farm Lodge; President of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) for six years. She currently sits as Past Board President and volunteer at ICA.
Cathy has a BA from the University of Winnipeg and is an MBA alumnus from the University of Manitoba.
Sue has more than 30 years of experience as a healthcare leader. Sue is a Certified Health Executive and Life Member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders. She has undergraduate degrees in Occupational Therapy and Health Care Administration at the Universities of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. She also has a Masters in Health Administration from the University of Colorado and is a graduate of the Royal Roads University program in Executive Coaching.
She is the past Board Chair of Impact BC and the Western Health Improvement Network, has served on the Board of Leadership Victoria and Community Living Victoria, and is currently a member of the TELUS Vancouver Island Community Board. Sue was elected to the Broadmead Care Board of Directors in June 2019.
With a BA of Adult Education, a Certificate in Gerontology, and a Registered Nurse diploma, Julia offers strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organizational and time management abilities, and a keen commitment to promoting community health and wellness. She is also proficient in several online instruction systems, and has strong AV and computer skills.
Over her career, Julia has delivered countless courses in labs and classrooms, as well as through virtual platforms, including aspects of long term care. She has coordinated the development and delivery of annual healthcare conferences, monitored trends in healthcare sectors for educational needs, and provided instruction in Health Care Assistant and Practical Nursing courses, including classroom and practicum sites. She has taught for Humber College (2003 – 2009), University of Victoria, Health Sciences, Division of Continuing Studies (2009 – 2013), and Camosun College, School of Health and Human Services (2001 – Present).
Ron retired from his career with the Canadian Navy in 2019 after 38 years. His service included numerous commands and awards, including Commander of the Order of Military Merit (Canada), Commander, Legion of Merit (USA), and Officer, National Order of Merit (France). He was the first naval officer to command both Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. Ron’s service with the Navy included directing a multi-billion-dollar capital and infrastructure project; introducing the Canadian Leaders at Sea Program; responsibility for maritime assets in the world’s largest multinational maritime exercise with more than 20 nations, 40 warships, 8 submarines, 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel; and establishing many non-traditional partnerships with industry and academia, including Toronto’s Creative Destruction Lab, that have had a direct impact on current fleet operations.
Ron has been involved with the Broadmead Care Annual Charity Golf Tournament since 2020. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking, and home renovations.
Dr. McIntyre has 42 years of experience in medical fields in Canada and abroad. He has served in General Practice in Ottawa, Burns Lake, Qualicum Beach, and Victoria. He held posts as Clinical Assistant Professor UBC Department of Family Practice, and Chief of Staff Burns Lake & District Hospital. Gordon served as a Medical Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces – Reserves – in Afghanistan, Golan Heights, and Croatia. He has been honoured with the Canadian Forces Decoration, the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, and Serving Brother – Order of St. John Medal.
His education includes the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC), Doctorate of Medicine (with Distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Saskatchewan. His medical residencies included Anaesthesia and Internal Medicine at Ottawa Civic Hospital, and an internship at Hurley Hospital in Flint, Michigan.
Gary’s father, Curtis Nason, lived with Broadmead Care from 2006 to 2008. His mother, Amelia, volunteered with Broadmead Care for a period of time following Curtis’s passing in 2008. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1970 – 1980, and is a graduate of the Royal Military College in Kingston. Gary served as a commissioned Naval Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy for four years. He is the current President of the Vancouver Island (RMC/CMR) Ex-cadet Club.
Gary is “definitely interested in volunteering and giving back,” now that he is retired. His previous senior management roles have demonstrated his expertise in leadership, finance, legal, and communications areas.
Since 2012, Gary has been the Canadian Red Cross Emergency Management Volunteer Team Lead for Southern Vancouver Island.
A global information technology leader with more than 25 years of experience developing and executing IT strategies, and with an established track record as a creative thought leader who can identify and lead digital transformation, customer journey roadmaps, and IT simplification, Farzaan’s key strengths include an ability to see the big picture, taking a long term view while delivering pragmatic solutions to meet short term needs.
Farzaan has extensive technology experience in the financial sector, working in increasingly responsible roles in various banking technology environments since 2001, and as a senior consultant/project manager for Perot Systems (now Dell Consulting) from 1996 – 2001. His most recent role is as Chief Information Office and Executive Director of IT for Sooke District 62. He provides consulting advice to the Executive and Board on matters of policy, transformation, digital strategy, and organizational maturity in support of the fastest-growing school district in BC.
Farzaan describes himself as “an energetic transformational leader with a passion for people development, and driving cultural change in agile environments.”
Coleen enjoyed more than 30 years leading airport planning, development, operations, marketing and communications. In 2009 she retired as Vice President Operations, Vantage Airport Group, continuing as a consultant and representative on international boards until 2017. Coleen was Transport Canada’s final Airport General Manager, Winnipeg International Airport and the first Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. She was active in aviation and community associations, and served as a Member of the Canadian Transportation Appeal Tribunal. Colleen was elected to the Broadmead Care Board of Directors in June 2019.
Martin brings more than 35 years of progressive management experience in healthcare, starting in 1978 with the Victoria General Hospital. His leadership responsibilities have included designing computer systems, planning hospital logistics systems, and developing human resources planning policies. Martin has managed Human Resource functions, information management/information technology services, and supply chain services. With Island Health, Martin contributed to development of the Provincial Supply Chain and the Provincial Intra-Hospital Patient Transportation Initiatives.
Martin retired as Provincial Director – Standardization with Health Shared Services BC, where he ensured supply chain decisions would effectively contribute to clinical patient care needs. He holds a BA from the University of Victoria.
Bob was the Executive Director, Finance at the University of Victoria. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA.CA) who articled with Price Waterhouse and then became Vice President of CANA Construction in Calgary followed by Laurentian Pacific Insurance in Vancouver. Bob graduated from Oak Bay Senior Secondary and the University of Victoria.
Since retirement, Bob has been a Director of the Victoria Foundation, a Trustee of the UVic Faculty and Professional Employee Pension Plan and financial advisor to each of the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness, Athabasca University and CanAssist which provides innovative technologies, services and programs to those with physical and cognitive barriers.
