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Jim Hanna

Director of Transformation and Strategic Partnerships

Jim received a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Indiana University and a B.A. (Hons.) Kinesiology from Western University. Prior to his career in health care, he spent 17 years as a practicing journalist and served as editor of the local newspaper. Along with many other community activities, Jim is proud to have been a Charter Member of the Georgian Bay Biosphere Board, and he currently serves on the Festival of the Sound board.

Jim believes that positive health system transformation is possible by building on the incredible capacity and expertise that exists in northern Ontario. He is personally motivated by the goal of creating a healthier and more sustainable future for his children and grandchildren.

Andrea West

Secretary

Andrea West, a proud native of Parry Sound, retired in 2016 and made the decision to return home from Kitchener with her husband. Since then, she has been an active member of her community. In 2017, Andrea joined the Auxiliary Executive as Secretary, a role in which she has demonstrated strong leadership and dedication.

In addition to her administrative contributions, Andrea has a passion for staying active. She enjoys gardening with a group at the Stockey Centre, where she cultivates both plants and friendships. During the winter months, Andrea stays engaged by curling and also leads a lively line dancing class.

Andy Blenkharn

Andy has been successfully owning and managing marina and contracting businesses in the area for over 25 years. He currently serves as a Senior Advisor to Maple Leaf Marinas and as General Manager of Desmasdon’s Construction. Throughout his career, Andy has remained deeply involved in the community. In addition to his role on the WPSHC board, he serves as an advisor to the CEO and Board of Boating Ontario and is also a member of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s board. Andy’s interests are diverse, including politics, scuba diving, boating, curling, football, and, most notably, his passion for Georgian Bay and the great outdoors.

Bill Spinney

Bill and his family moved to Parry Sound in 1986 due to a job transfer with CIBC. When offered a chance to return to the GTA, he declined, choosing to stay in the North and become deeply involved in the West Parry Sound community. In 1988, Bill began working for the Community Futures office, helping small and medium-sized businesses across the area, retiring as General Manager in 2019.

Bill has been active in giving back, serving as past President of the local Chamber of Commerce, and sitting on the Georgian Bay Biosphere board. He currently volunteers with the WPSHC Property and Finance Committee, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, and is Treasurer of the Parry Sound Golf and Country Club. Bill also served on the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario Board from 2000 to 2006, finishing his term as Chair, and has held leadership roles with Ontario Community Futures Development Corporations and Community Futures of Canada.

Bill and his wife, Dr. Sue West, have lived in Nobel for 37 years. They have three children, seven grandchildren, and a rescue cat named Gwen.