EMHS

Volunteer Community Leadership

EMHS is governed by community volunteers who bring to their work a broad spectrum of skills, experience, and public service.

The Board of Directors bears the final authority and accountability for EMHS.  The board governs in order to fulfill the mission of EMHS and provide responsible stewardship.

Directors Job Descriptions
EMHS Board of Directors Roster (as of January 2013)


Stanley S. Bergen Jr., MD, Stonington

Dr. Bergen is the retired founding president of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is a former trustee and chair of Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bergen chairs the Strategic Planning Committee.

Carl W. Flora, Esq., Presque Isle

Carl Flora is an attorney and serves as president of the Loring Development Authority. He chairs the Audit and Compliance Committee. Carl formerly chaired The Aroostook Medical Center (TAMC) Board of Trustees.

Nichi S. Farnham, Bangor

Nichi Farnham represents District 32 in the Maine State Senate. She is a retired captain, US Air Force, and a former city councilor and mayor of Bangor. Nichi chairs the Nominating Function Team.

Joyce Hedlund, EdD, Eastport

President, Washington County Community College.

Charles E. Hewett, PhD, Holden

Executive Vice President, The Jackson Laboratory

M. Michelle Hood, FACHE, Bar Harbor

Michelle Hood serves as president and chief executive officer of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems.

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Betty Kent-Conant, RN, MSN, Fort Fairfield

Retired nursing education director, Northern Maine Community College. TAMC trustee; Eastern Maine HomeCare director.

J. Daniel Lafayette III, Hampden

President and owner of Lafayette Hotels.

Marianne Lynch, Esq., Bangor

Attorney; consultant and advocate for improved access to legal, social and health services for rural populations.

Michael D. Lynch, MBA, Pittsfield

Financial planner and principal, Northeast Planning. Chair, Investment Team.

Barry D. McCrum, Mars Hill

Owner of McCrum & Company. Former senior vice president, Time Warner New England Division. Former Chair of The Aroostook Medical Center.

P. James Nicholson, CPA, China, CHAIR

EMHS Board Chair. Founder and principal, Nicholson, Michaud & Company, CPA. Former chair, Inland Hospital.

Michael Palumbo, DO, FACEP, Winslow

Director of the Emergency Department and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Inland Hospital. Chair, Clinical Coordinating Committee.

Michael S. Pancoe, MD, Mt. Desert

Radiologist with Spectrum Radiology North.

Katrina R. Parson, Brooklin

Retired educator, non-profit executive director and consultant. Former board chair, Blue Hill Memorial Hospital.

Stephen A. Rich, AIA, Glenburn

President and CEO, WBRC Architects and Engineers

Evelyn S. Silver, PhD, Dedham

EMHS Vice Chair. Higher education consultant. Retired administrator, University of Maine. Chair, Governance Committee.

John I. Simpson, Bangor

Retired president, H.E. Sargent Corp. Owner and President Innovative Solutions Now, LLC. Chair, Finance Committee.
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