BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Governed by Volunteers
The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Collectively, they bring diverse professional, business and academic expertise in ensuring accountability to you – our donors – through excellent governance practices. They are committed to ensuring all gifts to the Foundation are used as intended by our donors.
Meet our board of directors
PETER HOBB
CHAIR
Peter is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Certified Management Consultant. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Business Management from Ryerson University. Peter has worked at a National Firm of Chartered Professional Accountants in Toronto and conducted accounting research with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. In 2018, he retired from his full time role as partner of Baker Tilly Durham but remains involved with Baker Tilly Durham Consulting Inc., providing valued expertise to its clients on a part-time basis. For the past 2 years, Peter has been a member of the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation Board, sitting as Treasurer of the Board and Chair of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
LAURA SCIORE
Laura Sciore is a Leadership, Team and Performance Coach. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach by the Co-Active Coach Institute (CTI) in San Rafael California and an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF). Laura is a graduate of the Paralegal program at Seneca College and obtained her MBA at Queen’s University. She is a Certified Financial Planner and between 1994 to 2017 Laura owned and operated an insurance and financial services agency in Bowmanville. She is the recipient of multiple awards for success and profitability in her business, including several Clarington’s Reader’s Choice Awards.
Laura has served on several boards and committees including as Chair and committee member of the Lakeridge Health Foundation Gala Committee, as Treasurer on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington, as Chair and board trustee on the board of the Clarington Board of Trade and Office of Economic Development (CBOT) and she is currently a director on the board for the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation and is Chair of the Governance Committee and Strategic Planning Task Force.
ISABEL PEAT
Isabel Peat is a longtime resident of Clarington, having lived in the area since 1986. She is a retired science teacher, teaching in the DDSB Board for 31 years. Isabel began volunteering at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in 1985 and later began volunteering at Bowmanville Hospital from 1995 onward. Isabel’s passion for volunteering has included many roles across the Hospital such as member of the retail committee, scholarship committee, and a member of the Foundation Task Force. She is an active member at St. Paul’s United Church in Bowmanville where she is currently Board Chair.
We are so pleased to have Isabel join the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation Board of Directors.
DR. ROD MCARTHUR
Dr. McArthur has owned a family dental practice in Newcastle for 35 years. Following his retirement, he became an active volunteer in his community as a member of organizations such as the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, Newcastle BIA, Ontario Dental Association, Durham Ontario Dental Association and Clarington Hospice.
We are excited to have Dr. McArthur become a valued member of our Board!
FRANCESCA LORETO
Born and raised in the Durham Region, Francesca returned following her schooling, where she received both a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management, as well as a Masters of Accounting from the University of Waterloo. Now a Chartered Professional Accountant and supervisor specializing in Canadian tax with Baker Tilly, Francesca has worked with clients in a variety of industries, including non-profit. Francesca's volunteer work with Bowmanville Hospital Foundation began in 2020 as a member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
CHRISTIE BARTRAM
Christie is an Associate Portfolio Manager & Senior Investment Advisor with TD Wealth. Christie has spent the last year and a half on the Foundation’s Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. During her time on the Committee, Christie’s expertise of fund management has been an incredible asset towards the Foundation’s financials.
LINDSAY HAMILTON
Lindsay Hamilton is a dedicated energy sector professional, serving as Senior Manager, Stakeholder Relations and Projects at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) since 2008. With a rich background in Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Lindsay has significantly contributed to public consultations for key projects and led the Employee Communications for OPG's Enterprise. Beyond professional achievements, Lindsay is deeply involved in community initiatives, including serving with and supporting various local charity campaigns.
Passionate about educating communities on OPG’s role in providing sustainable and reliable electricity, Lindsay is committed to enhancing environmental responsibility, economic support, and community well-being. Living in Newcastle with two young children and being an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast, Lindsay actively participates in and contributes to the community, embodying the values of leadership and commitment to making Ontario a better place to live, work, and play.
Angelo D’Amico
Angelo holds a degree in Economics and has been a member of Durham’s business community for over a decade. Angelo was a Management consultant for 10 years helping businesses develop competitive strategies and positions. For the past two years Angelo has focused on his role as Partner and Vice President of Business Development at Canada Rubber Group. Angelo also provided his strategic insight to the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation as a member of the Strategic Plan Task Force.
TANYA PARDY
Tanya resides in Bowmanville with her husband, two young children and their Newfoundland dog. Tanya currently works as HR Manager for St. Marys Cement. Since she was young, Tanya has had a passion for giving back to her community, volunteering with a number of local charities including Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Most recently, Tanya has served on the Board of Directors at Durham Synchro and as a member of the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation Fundraising Committee for over 10 years. Tanya is proud to continue giving back to health care in her community as a member of the Foundation's Board of Directors.
Brad Philips
Brad is a named partner of Strike & Phillips LLP. Brad has been providing the local community with legal guidance since 2011. He is also passionate about his volunteer work outside of the office and has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Durham Region Law Association, the Clarington Board of Trade, the Grandview Children’s Center and the Director of Youth Services of the Rotary Club of Bowmanville.