| The Board of Seymour Health has overall responsibility for the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the organisation. Board members are community volunteers, formally appointed by the State Minister for Health. They provide guidance and direction to the (Board appointed) Chief Executive Officer and senior hospital management staff. The Board meets on the last Monday on the month, in addition to attending other nominated sub-committee meetings, community meetings and training, development and business activities.
PRESIDENT - Mr. JOHN KEEFFE
Now semi-retired, John has almost 40 years management experience, mostly in the motor sport industry. In recent years, John has held management positions with the local bus operator, Seymour Passenger Services. Holder of the Australian Sports Medal and the CAMS Award of Merit for service to motor sport, John maintains his contact with the sport through involvement in the judicial system, and is a member of the International Motor Sport Court of Appeal. John has a keen interest in planning and policy development, risk management and finance and is an advocate for good corporate governance.
VICE PRESIDENT - Mr. SANDY CRESSWELL
Sandy's expertise is in the Financial Planning industry. Sandy has extensive knowledge of the local area and has been actively involved in many sporting and service organisations. Sandy was Treasurer of the Board for two years and has been a member of the Board for the past five years. Sandy is also a Bail Justice servicing the legal demands, as required, in the Seymour Region.
TREASURER - Mr. IAN CHADWICK
A Teacher for the past twenty years at Seymour Technical High School. Ian has a genuine interest in the community of Seymour and has been a member of the Rotary Club of Seymour for the past eleven years. Ian’s main focus has been the new Aged Care Unit opened in September 2006.
Mr. TERRY OLD
Terry has been a member of the Board since 1993 and held the position of President for two years. He is a former Local Government Officer in the Environmental Health field and currently runs his own business contracting to local authorities with the business employing 30 people. Terry demonstrates well-developed skills in Human Resources and Financial matters as well as a useful knowledge of IT.
Mr. ROBERT WEBSTER
A member of the Board since 1987, Bob held the position of President for three years. Bob is self-employed in the Agriculture Industry and has been on many community committees. He is dedicated to increasing services for the health requirements of the community.
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