>>> Children’s Health Foundation gets a new leader for Island

Bryan Thomson has been elected chairman of the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island’s board for 2020-21.

He has been a member of the board for the past five years, including two as vice-chairman. He takes over from Sandra Hudson.

“I am honoured to be stepping into the role of board chair with the Children’s Health Foundation,” Thomson said. “Sandra has done an incredible job leading our board for the past two years and I look forward to building upon her strong work.

“I know that we are facing a challenging year but we have assembled a fantastic board of directors, and we are more committed than ever to ensuring that all Island families have access to the health care they need.”

Foundation chief executive Veronica Carroll said Thomson brings a wealth of experience to his role “and is dedicated and passionate about improving the lives of Island children and youth living with physical and mental-health challenges.”

New directors this year are Campbell River Coun. Colleen Evans, orthodontist Megan McFadden, principle consultant at the Brentwood Advisory Group Paul Murray and Joanne Schroeder, former executive director at the Comox Valley Child Development Association.

Returning board members are chief executive of Hubbard Consulting and chairman of Atlas Engineered Products Don Hubbard, lawyer Leah Mack, Wesley Clover general partner Owen Matthews, Pacificus Biological Services owner Doug McCorquodale, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Norgrove Penny, president of Macro Consulting Pat Schneider and Ian Wheatley, senior associate with the Greenard Group at Scotia Wealth Management.