Board of Directors

The members of our volunteer Board are a hands-on collective passionate about the Foundation's Vision and Mission. As individuals and a group, they are dedicated to enhancing care in our community.

  • Susan Ritter

    CHAIR

    Growing up in Stony Plain, Susan now calls Parkland County home. Susan retired after 40 years in the banking industry and enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and two grandchildren. She has done a lot of volunteering throughout her lifetime, joining the Foundation Board in 2017.

  • Ian Havin

    VICE-CHAIR

    Over the past sixteen years, Ian has owned & operated the Tim Hortons restaurants here in Stony Plain. Supporting the Town of Stony Plain’s activities and community events.  Ian and family are proud to support the Westview Health Foundation with the annual Smile Cookie campaign, providing much-needed equipment to the hospital through the Foundation. In September 2022, Ian was honoured by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta with the “Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.”

  • Cheryl Budzinkski

    TREASURER

  • James (Jim) Sand

    TRUSTEE

    Has over 25 years of experience in CFO roles in public, private, and First Nations companies. He is currently the CFO of the Gwich’in Tribal Council. He has spent much of his career working on mergers and acquisitions and began with articling for PwC, formally Price Waterhouse. Jim has held many board positions in his career and is currently on several private company boards and volunteer boards.

  • Chris Mendez

    TRUSTEE

    Having actively participated in various nonprofit organizations and served on other boards in the past, Chris brings a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set, contributing significantly to the success of the Westview Health Foundation. Passionate about driving positive change within our community, his strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to excellence are a valued asset to the Westview Health Foundation.

  • Alison Ritter

    TRUSTEE

    Alison grew up in Parkland County, moved away for some time to pursue career goals, and came back to the family farm in 2015. Aside from her full-time job, she enjoys spending time with family, horseback riding, outdoor sports, and photography.

    She has volunteered on numerous boards in past years and looks forward to expanding her knowledge while helping to create healthier opportunities in the Tri-Region.

  • Ellen Elliott

    SITE DIRECTOR

    Ellen is the Site Director at the WestView Health Centre in Stony Plain and holds a Master’s degree in Nursing. Ellen and the team at the Centre are passionate about providing excellent, compassionate health care to the community. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, cycling, and reading.

  • Diane Bertrand

    TRUSTEE

  • Joshua Allen

    TRUSTEE

Foundation Staff

Tammy Brent

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR