Andrea Bushore
Chair
Andrea Bushore is the Chair for the KBRH Health Foundation and a member of the Governance Committee. 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.
Albert Benson
Vice Chair
Albert Benson is the Vice Chair 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.
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.
Terry Miller
Secretary
Terry Miller is the Secretary for the KBRH Health Foundation Board and a member of the Governance Committee and Ambassador Committees. He is the principal of TMiller & Associates, where he works as an Organization Development Consultant. Terry’s specialty lies in helping organizations gain deep insights into complex problems. He was awarded the 2022 BC Premier’s Award 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.
Debbie Wood
Treasurer
Debbie Wood is the Treasurer 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.
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.
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.
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.
Joanne Weninger
Board Director
Joanne Weninger is a Director for the KBRH Health Foundation and member 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.