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In December, Chairman of the Board Norman Embree will complete his tenure with current Board Member Erwin Malzer of Kelowna stepping in.
“Norman Embree has served Interior Health for the last seven years, and I want to thank him for his contributions to supporting the health of people in this region,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “Mr. Malzer brings a wealth of experience to this important leadership role. His leadership will mean that Interior Health Board continues to provide strong strategic direction for the medical needs of Interior residents.”
Current Chair Norman Embree. (Photo Credit: Interior Health)
Malzer will be guiding the Board of Directors in the key directions of meaningful transformation of the health-care system, improved patient care, and overall sustainability.
“I look forward to working with Mr. Malzer over the next several months, and supporting him, as he as he transitions into this new role,” said Embree. “His experience with the Interior Health Board over the last seven years, his leadership on several of our Board committees, and the valuable relationships he has built during his tenure will serve him well as he takes on the role of Board Chair.”
Malzer has over 30 years of experience being on the board, with chairing or directing numerous organizations throughout Canada. He also serves on the Executive Board of the BC Institute of Corporate Directors. He's been an Interior Health Board Member since 2007, and his primary areas of focus have been decision-making ethics and patient safety. As the lead Director providing Board oversight, Malzer has supervised all the major capital projects in the Okanagan, including the Kelowna Vernon Hospitals project and the Interior Heart and Surgical Center.
Upcoming Chairman of the Board, Erwin Malzer. (Photo Credit: Interior Health)
Additionally, Director Virginia Goodings is retiring after six years of dedicated service. She was appointed to the Board of Directors in March 2008 and retired October 8 after moving from Vernon to Vancouver Island. Recently, she was a member the Governance and Human Resources Committees and was previously Chair of the Human Resources Committee.
“Virginia’s extensive experience and leadership was a great boon to the Board and she will be missed,” said Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree. “We wish her all the best as she settles into a new home and pursues new interests and adventures.”
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to those within Interior Health who support the Board and have indeed supported me through the years. It is not without regret that I say goodbye—I have never encountered such a professional group of people, who are so dedicated to quality,” said Goodings.
The Interior Health Board of Directors works with management to determine the organiztion's directions, oversees operations, and ensures that the community is appropriately consulted. Members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Ministry of Health's Board Resourcing and Development Office.
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