Terri McKinnon elected Chair of the OSMH Board of Directors

(Orillia, ON) –   Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is pleased to announce that Ms. Terri McKinnon has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors.

“I am deeply honoured to have earned the confidence of my fellow Board members in being named Chair,” said Ms. McKinnon. “This role carries a significant responsibility, and I am committed to serving the organization in line with our values of integrity, humility, and accountability, while building on the culture of teamwork and trust at the Board table.”

First elected to the Board in June 2023, and having served as 1^st Vice Chair for the past two years, Ms. McKinnon was elected to a second 3-year term at Tuesday’s Annual General Meeting which will carry through until June 2029.  She succeeds Lawrence Pietras who served as Board Chair for the past two years and will remain on the Board for one additional year.

Ms. McKinnon brings extensive experience in healthcare governance, finance, and audit. Over the course of her career, she has worked with numerous hospital clients, leading external audits and developing deep expertise in hospital funding models and the broader healthcare system.

“This is an exciting and pivotal time in the history of OSMH as we plan for a new hospital.  I look forward to working closely with the Board and hospital leadership to navigate this critically important next chapter, always guided by our Mission to provide high-quality compassionate care to the communities we serve,” said McKinnon.

McKinnon was one of four current Board members re-elected to new terms at Tuesday’s AGM.   Ryan Spurgeon, who will fill the role of 1^st Vice-Chair, was elected to a 3-year term along with Ian Gordon, who joined the Board in 2025.  Sheila Clark was elected to a 1-year term to complete her final year of eligible service, while the Board welcomed Diane Flanagan for an initial term of two-years.

The Board also took time to acknowledge the service of Ken Brownlee who provided more than ten years of expertise and volunteerism to the Boards of the Hospital and Foundation.

Click here to view the 2025/26 OSMH Annual Report.

 About Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in Orillia, Ontario (just 114 kilometres north of Toronto) and serves more than 440,000 residents in North Simcoe Muskoka. OSMH provides a comprehensive range of programs and services, including medical, surgical and emergency care, dialysis, obstetrical and paediatric care, mental health and rehabilitation services. For more information please visit our website at www.osmh.on.ca.

(L-R) OSMH Board Chair Terri McKinnon with past Chair Lawerence Pietras.

 OSMH Board of Directors

(As of June 23, 2026)

Elected Voting Members
Terri McKinnon, Chair
Ryan Spurgeon, 1^st Vice-Chair
Kunle Akingbola
Paul Beesley
Kelly Brownbill
Janice Burrows
Ligaya Byrch
Sheila Clark
Diane Flanagan
Ian Gordon
Ryan McVeigh
Lawrence Pietras

Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members
Tom Roberts, Interim President and CEO, Secretary
Dr. Gabrielle Salmers, President, Credentialed Staff Association
Dr. Itrat Ahmed, Vice-President/Secretary-Treasurer, Credentialed Staff Association
Dr. Kim McIntosh, Chief of Staff
Jill Colin, Chief Nursing Executive