Hospital unveils list of recommended candidates to fill board vacancies

Ligaya Byrch -

Ms. Byrch is a former Director, Planning, Integration and Community Engagement with the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) where she recently retired after seven years. She has held leadership positions with the Barrie Community Health Centre, Barrie Community Family Health Team and the AIDS Committee of Simcoe County, in addition to leading consultant work in the health sector. She brings more than 20 years of diverse Board experience along with strong leadership and communication skills.  She is a resident of Severn Township and is being recommended for a three-year term.       

Dr. Sheila Clark -

Sheila Clark is a registered nurse (RN) with a diverse international healthcare background that has included senior leadership and consulting positions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Canada. She has extensive teaching and training experience and received her Doctor of Education in 2016 from the University of Calgary.     

Ms. Clark is a resident of Orillia and is being recommended for two years, completing the term vacated by Ted Williams. 

Lawrence Pietras -

Mr. Pietras has been employed by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for more than 20 years and is currently the Manager, Security Cyber Team, Security Bureau, and previously held the position of Deputy Directory of Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunications Services.  Throughout his career, he’s held IT leadership positions with the Ministries of Tourism, Culture, Recreation, and Education, as well as with Bell Canada and De Havilland Aircraft. He is a resident of Severn Township and is being recommended for a three-year term.       

Leigh Popov* -

Mr. Popov is seeking a second term on the OSMH Board of Directors. He was first elected in 2015 and is currently Vice-Chair of the Board, Chair of the Resources Committee, and a member of the Audit Committee. He is a past Chair of the Nominating Committee. Mr. Popov has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and is presently the Director, Operations & Infrastructure – Information Technology for The Source (Bell) Electronics.  He is a resident of Barrie and is being recommended for a second three-year term. 

Brian Sirbovan* -

Mr. Sirbovan is seeking a second term on the OSMH Board of Directors. He was first elected in 2015 and is a contributing member of the Governance, Resources and Future Hospital Committees.  A recently retired professional engineer, he is a former business owner and 41-year veteran of the engineering and construction industry in Canada. He is the former Vice President, Program & Project Management for Stantec, a  major Canadian  Architectural and Engineering firm. Mr. Sirbovan is a resident of Oro Medonte Township and is being recommended for a second three-year term.