Debbie Wood
Chair
Debbie Wood is the Chair of the KBRH Health Foundation and a member of the Finance & Investment Committee. Before her retirement, Debbie spent over 34 years working in her family-run business, which operated grocery stores throughout BC and Alberta. In her role, she focused primarily on accounting and human resources. In 1982, Debbie earned her Chartered Accountant (CA, now CPA) designation, bringing valuable financial expertise to the Foundation Board.
Guided by her values of honesty, integrity, respect, and accountability, Debbie’s volunteerism is a testament to her commitment to the community. Born and raised in Trail, she is motivated to give back to her community in appreciation of the excellent care and services provided by the regional hospital. In her leisure time, Debbie enjoys skiing, hiking, yoga, pilates, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
Andrea Bushore
Vice Chair
Andrea Bushore is the Vice Chair for the KBRH Health Foundation and a member of the Governance and Ambassador Committees. Now semi-retired, Andrea relocated to Trail in 2023 after a successful career in London, England. Her early career in finance included a decade with an American investment bank, where she initiated a UK presence for one of their business divisions. Her professional path also included time to raise her family while living in both Vancouver, BC, and London, England before returning to the workforce—this time in healthcare—an experience that deepened her appreciation for the challenges of delivering care in a post-pandemic environment.
Andrea values integrity, loyalty, and perseverance, and has volunteered in various capacities for over 30 years. As a volunteer with the KBRH Health Foundation for the past two years, she quickly recognized the hospital’s vital role within the Kootenay region and is honoured to support its essential services. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys literature, theater, pickleball, tennis (more as a spectator than a player!), and walking her dog, Willow.
Lisa Babcock
Second Vice Chair
Lisa Babcock is the Second Vice Chair of the KBRH Health Foundation and member of the Ambassador Committee. She is currently a dedicated Manager at Kootenay Savings Credit Union and a lifelong learner with multiple accomplishments achieved during her professional career. Lisa holds strong values of honesty, integrity, and community collaboration, deeply appreciating the generosity and dedication of the people and volunteers that surround her.
Lisa has volunteered with several boards in the Trail area and is motivated by the impact these community organizations create. She draws inspiration from people and programs that make a difference and values the importance of community service. This passion led her to volunteer with the KBRH Health Foundation. At home, Lisa enjoys life in Trail with her husband, two sons, and their dog. Together, they love hockey, baseball, golf, and spending time in their beautiful backyard.
Lindy Welsby
Secretary
Lindy Welsby is the KBRH Health Foundation Secretary and member of the Governance Committee. Though now retired, Lindy had a career as a Leadership & Executive Coach and ran her own Leadership Development consultancy. Prior to operating her own business, Lindy held a variety of regional and head office positions at the TD Bank, including Branch Management and specialized HR roles. Lindy is proud to have been able to use her leadership skills to help others in their development and lead a large taskforce on the Advancement of Women in the banking sector. Lindy’s professional achievements include her accreditation to the level of Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation. As well as a Certified Financial Planner.
Lindy has been a lifelong active volunteer, always valuing connection and contribution through her support of individuals and the community. She recognizes KBRH as one of the most important facilities in the area and the significant role the Foundation plays in contributing to the advancement of healthcare for the community. Lindy, her husband Keith and their dog and two cats, enjoy all outdoor offerings of the Kootenays. She’s a former competitive triathlete, having completed two Ironman distance races, many ½ Ironman races and represented Canada on two World Championship teams.
Albert Benson
Treasurer
Albert Benson is the Treasurer for the KBRH Health Foundation and a member of the Finance & Investment Committee. As the Owner and President of B A Benson & Son Ltd. (Benson Oil), a third-generation family business in Trail, Albert has successfully led the company’s transition from being an agency for a major oil company to becoming an independent, multi-branded distributor of fuel and lubricants across the Southern Interior of BC. His experience in managing and evolving a long-standing business has equipped him with expertise in problem-solving, operations, and customer relations.
Albert’s core values of honesty, integrity, and hard work have guided him throughout his career. He’s motivated by continuous learning and adapting to new challenges, both in business and in life. With deep roots in Trail, having been born at KBRH and growing up in the area, Albert recognizes the importance of the Foundation’s role in the community. His desire to contribute to the region he loves and to apply his skills in a new way led him to join the Board. Outside of the office, Albert enjoys spending time at his cabin at Christina Lake, reading, cooking, and staying active with hockey, running, and golf.
Melissa Archambault
Board Director
Melissa Archambault is a Director for the KBRH Health Foundation and a member of the Ambassador Committee. Melissa is an experienced educator and currently works as a Student Support Teacher in School District 20. Her accomplishments lie within the education sector, including research presentations on ethical decision making and mindfulness in Education, as well as mentorship for teacher candidates at UBC Okanagan.
Her core values include connection, contribution, community, and personal & professional growth. Melissa strives to make the world a better place. She fully comprehends the importance of healthcare accessibility, long-term care, and public health services to the community. Recognizing the significant role the Foundation plays in advancing healthcare in the region, Melissa is a committed volunteer for the Foundation. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves to read, learn, travel, and stay active.
Jeffrey Craig
Board Director
Jeffrey Craig is a Director for the KBRH Health Foundation Board and a member of the Finance & Investment Committee. As a lawyer at Thompson, LeRose & Brown, Jeffrey’s legal practice focuses on corporate/commercial law, real estate, wills and estates, and contract law. Born in Trail and raised in Castlegar, Jeffrey’s career spans roles in retail and agricultural lending, mutual funds, and mortgage brokerage before transitioning into law. He finds fulfillment in guiding clients through complex legal processes and helping them achieve their goals.
He values integrity, loyalty, and communication, recognizing that a strong community requires strong healthcare. Understanding the vital work that the Foundation does in enhancing quality healthcare in the community motivates Jeffrey to serve as a volunteer. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and engaging in hobbies such as woodworking, gardening, golfing, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
Carol Currie
Board Director
Carol Currie is a Director for the KBRH Health Foundation Board and member of the Governance Committee. She is a Casual First Aid Instructor with Selkirk College, teaching Red Cross certified one- and two-day first aid courses through the Community Education & Workplace Training Department. Carol recently retired from her role as Community Education & Workplace Training Coordinator and Campus Manager at Selkirk College. Throughout her career, Carol has contributed to important collaborative efforts, including helping Selkirk College become one of the first organizations in BC to resume first aid training after the pandemic lockdowns by developing safety protocols in partnership with Red Cross and WorkSafeBC. She also played a key role in securing the initial WorkBC Employment Services Contract for Trail, a $1.5 million annual program supporting local job training and employment.
Carol is motivated by a strong commitment to community service and finds fulfillment in work that helps others. She values health and wellness, recognizing the critical role a well-equipped hospital with skilled staff plays in the region. This drives her dedication to the Foundation and its mission. Originally from Manitoba, Carol has lived in BC since adulthood and has called the West Kootenays home since 1995. Outside of work, she enjoys endurance sports like Ironman and Ultraman races, cross-country skiing, bike packing, and artistic pursuits including sketching and painting.
Cindy Ferguson
Board Director
Cindy Ferguson is a Director for the KBRH Health Foundation Board and highly accomplished healthcare professional. She is the Manager of Clinical Operations at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, where she oversees the Operating Room, Recovery Room, Presurgical and Daycare Units, MDR, Ambulatory Care Unit, Pacemaker Unit, and NSQIP. She has been a dedicated and successful leader since 2007, with a career highlight being her involvement in the design and build of the Ambulatory Care Unit and Ambulatory Clinical Area.
Cindy’s core values of family, respect, honesty, and happiness guide her both personally and professionally. She is inspired to volunteer with the Foundation because she has seen first-hand the vital support it provides to KBRH and the community. Originally from Kamloops, Cindy has lived in the Kootenays since the late 1990s. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, golfing, and exploring the outdoors with her husband Mike and their two Labradors, Gunner and Willie.
Dr. Matthew Halstead
Board Director
Dr. Matthew Halstead serves as a KBRH Health Foundation Board Director and is a dedicated physician at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. His work spans psychiatric care, Harbor House residents, and regional addictions medicine services, including AXIS withdrawal management. In addition, he coordinates the Mental Health and Substance Use GP group, practices family medicine in Fruitvale with a focus on general care and pain management and provides intermittent psychiatry coverage at KBRH. Matthew is especially proud of his efforts to expand addictions medicine in the region and to provide care for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Guided by a lifelong desire to help others and a passion for science, he has focused his career on areas of healthcare that are often overlooked, particularly in rural settings. He believes many meaningful healthcare improvements stem from volunteer-led initiatives rather than government programs. Inspired by this belief, Matthew volunteers his time to the KBRH Health Foundation to strengthen healthcare in the Kootenays. Originally from Balfour, Matthew now lives in Fruitvale with his family, enjoying hiking, exploring lakes, and snowshoeing during the winter months.
Terry Miller
Board Director
Terry Miller is a Director for the KBRH Health Foundation Board and a member of the Governance Committee and Chair of the Ambassador Committee. He is the founder and semi-retired sole proprietor of TMiller & Associates, where he works as an Organization Development Consultant. Terry’s specialty lies in helping organizations gain deep insights into complex problems, facilitating strategic planning sessions, running team-building workshops, and delivering leadership development programs. He was awarded the 2022 BC Premier’s Award in the Evidence-Based Design category for an active-sensemaking project that provided deep insights into the first-hand experiences of clients within the BC justice system.
Terry’s commitment to volunteerism is rooted in his desire to build a better world for his family, friends, and community. He has been involved in various community-building efforts throughout his life and is inspired by the meaningful impact he can make through his work with the KBRH Health Foundation. Outside of work, Terry is married and has a daughter, two dogs, a cat, and eight chickens. He loves staying active outdoors through cycling, skiing, windsurfing, and playing beer-league hockey. Terry also has a passion for music and good sound, restoring vintage audio gear and browsing record stores to add to his vinyl collection.
Michael Shankland
Board Director
Michael Shankland is a Director for the KBRH Health Foundation Board and Chair of the Finance & Investment Committee. Mike has a diverse career background, having worked in banking and government before transitioning to real estate four years ago. He is currently a REALTOR® with RE/MAX All Pro Realty, where he helps people buy and sell properties in the Kootenays. His interest in houses and real estate investments began in 2018, but it was the pandemic that prompted him to pursue a career change. The right opportunity arose, and he feels fortunate to have found his calling.
Mike values honesty, integrity, and direct communication. He believes in calling things as they are, learning from mistakes, and earning trust through consistent actions. Born and raised in Trail, Mike has deep roots in the community and feels a strong connection to KBRH. Mike is excited to give back to the community that has given him so much by supporting the Foundation’s efforts to deliver better healthcare close to home. Outside of work, Mike enjoys traveling and a variety of outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, and hiking.
Eva Siu
Board Director
Eva Siu is a Director of the KBRH Health Foundation Board, member of the Governance Committee and is a practicing lawyer at McEwan & Co. Law Corporation. With a unique background that includes experience as a marketing manager for a rapidly growing medical device company, Eva has marketed medical devices sold in over 50 countries. Eva’s professional accomplishments reflect her dedication to her field and her passion for making a difference. Her transition from marketing medical devices to practicing law demonstrates her versatility and commitment to continuous growth and development.
Eva values community, connection, growth and is deeply motivated by a desire to help her community flourish. She is dedicated to giving back, increasing access to healthcare closer to home, and improving health outcomes in the community. These motivations drive her involvement with the KBRH Health Foundation. In her spare time, Eva loves spending time with her family outdoors, hiking and gardening.
Rebecca Smyth
Board Director
Rebecca Smyth is a Director for the KBRH Health Foundation Board and is the Foundation’s Privacy Officer. Practicing as a lawyer and prosecutor for the British Columbia Prosecution Service, Rebecca’s role in the Criminal Justice system as Crown Counsel has given her unique insight into the challenges faced by the more vulnerable members of our community and the evolving needs for healthcare. Having witnessed the community benefits gained through the efforts of volunteers, including those of her family members, Rebecca understands the importance of volunteerism and its impact on society. This understanding fuels her commitment to the Foundation and its mission to enhance regional healthcare.
In her free time, Rebecca enjoys spending time in her house and garden, which she shares with her husband and teenage children. They also enjoy traveling, exploring recreational opportunities, hiking, and skiing.
Joanne Weninger
Board Director
Joanne Weninger is a Director for the KBRH Health Foundation and Chair of the Governance Committee. Now retired, Joanne dedicated many years to education as an Educator and Superintendent of Education and continued her contributions as an Educational Consultant after retirement. Among her many accomplishments, she developed the Saskatchewan Métis resource, “Who I Am,” for childcare and school settings, and significantly improved Early Learning and Childcare within the school division and the province of Saskatchewan.
Joanne values continuous growth, learning, and reflection, along with integrity, trust, gratitude, collaboration, reciprocity, and the responsibility for reconciliation. Giving back to the community has always been important to her. After moving to the Kootenays, Joanne learned about the crucial work of the KBRH Health Foundation in supporting high-quality healthcare in the region, which motivated her to volunteer for the Foundation. Together with her husband and their dog, Max, Joanne embraces the Kootenay lifestyle. They are avid mountain bikers and enjoy golfing, skiing, and fat biking.