Friday, January 29, 2016
SJRMC Announces its 2016/2017 Board of Directors
There are some new faces on San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Board of Directors for 2016/2017. At Wednesday night’s corporation meeting, a new board chair, vice chief of staff, and two new members were elected.
Janel M. Ryan, who previously served as 1st Vice Chair, is the new Board Chair. Ryan, the former Superintendent of Farmington Public Schools, represents the New Mexico Association of Education Retirees. Dr. Damon Kalcich takes over as vice chief of staff for Dr. Kristean Thorpe. Dr. Kalcich, who has been with San Juan Health Partners General Surgery since 2012, represents San Juan Regional Medical Center Medical Staff.
Two new members, both with extensive medical backgrounds, join the board this year. Terri Fortner is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in private practice in Farmington. She served eight years on the New Mexico Board of Nursing, and was Chairman for four years. She currently serves on the curriculum committee for Leadership New Mexico and represents the Daughters of the American Revolution on the hospital corporation. Dr. James Spence has maintained a private practice in Internal and Critical Care Medicine in Farmington since 1978. He has also been medical advisor for SJRMC Intensive Care for the past 15 years, is the Medical Director for San Juan College School of Health Sciences, Respiratory Therapy program. He also serves on the New Mexico Medical Board. Dr. Spence represents the San Juan County Medical Society.
A big thank you is extended to immediate past chair Charlene Scott, board members Bruce Black and Russell Florez, and immediate past vice chief of staff Dr. Thorpe. “I would personally like to thank the board for their hard work and dedication. The time and effort you spent to serve our hospital and community are greatly appreciated,” John Buffington, Chief Operating Officer, said.
The hospital’s corporation is a unique setup, with community members representing non-profit organizations in San Juan County making up the board of directors and general corporation membership. These individuals represent the voice of the community. Members of the board work directly with senior management on strategic planning for the hospital.
San Juan Regional Medical Center 2016/2017 Board of Directors
Chair – Janel M. Ryan
1st Vice Chairman – Ronald Rosen
Secretary – Sandy Williams
Treasurer – Tony Atkinson
Member – Bruce Glade
Member – Terri Fortner
Member – James Spence, MD
Chief of Staff – Holly Abernethy, MD
Vice Chief of Staff – Damon Kalcich, DO
Auxiliary Representative – Karen Morrison
Immediate Past Chair – Charlene Scott