Board of Directors
St. Joseph's Care Group is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for providing strategic leadership and ensuring St. Joseph's Care Group stays true to their mission, vision and values.
Officers and Board of Directors
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Deb Comuzzi | Chair |
| Bill Bradica | Vice Chair |
| Susan Fraser | Past Chair |
| Ben Raison | Treasurer |
| Janine Black | President & CEO |
| Dr. Peter de Bakker | Chief of Staff |
| Carolyn Freitag | Chief Nursing Executive |
| Dr. Sonja Lubbers | President of Professional Staff Association |
| Barbara Jarvela | Representative of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie |
| David Pierce | Designate of the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario |
| Bishop Alan Campeau | Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Thunder Bay |
| Marc DeGagne | Representative of St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay Board of Directors |
| Chief Melvin Hardy | Representative of Anishinabek Nation |
| Stacey Livitski | Client & Family Partner |
| Christina Ortolan | Representative of Maamow Ginaakonigewin (Indigenous Health Committee) |
| Regina Mandamin | Director |
| Fhara Pottinger | Director |
| Emily Phippard | Director |
| Jordan Hudyma | Director |
Board Meetings
The St. Joseph's Care Group Board of Directors meets regularly between September and June of each year. To confirm upcoming meeting dates and times, please contact Sheila Brown, Executive Coordinator, at 807-343-2450 or by email.
Minutes
2026-2027 (September 2026 to June 2027)
2025-2026 (September 2025 to June 2026)
- 2025-09-24 SEPTEMBER - SJCG BOARD MINUTES.pdf
- 2025-10-15 OCTOBER - SJCG BOARD MINUTES.pdf
- 2025-11-19 NOVEMBER - SJCG BOARD MINUTES.pdf
- 2025-12-17 DECEMBER - SJCG BOARD MINUTES.pdf
- 2026-01-21 JANUARY - SJCG BOARD MINUTES.pdf
- 2026-02-18 FEBRUARY - SJCG BOARD MINUTES.pdf
- 2026-03-18 MARCH - SJCG BOARD MINUTES.pdf
- 2026-04-15 APRIL - SJCG BOARD MINUTES.pdf
- 2026-05-20 MAY - SJCG BOARD MINUTES.pdf
Bylaws
Corporate Bylaw: outlines the governance framework for St. Joseph's Care Group, including the roles, responsibilities, and processes of the Board of Directors. It establishes how decisions are made and ensures the organization operates in a transparent, accountable, and legally compliant manner.
Professional Staff Bylaw: outlines the governance framework for physicians and other credentialed health professionals at St. Joseph's Care Group, including appointment processes, responsibilities, and standards of practice. It supports safe, high-quality care by defining how professional staff are organized, credentialed, and accountable within the organization.
-- Updated: August 26, 2026 --
