Board of Directors
MBCHCH invites members of the public to attend meetings of the Board of Directors. The organization values a close working relationship with all stakeholders including the public and will conduct Board business in an open and transparent manner. The Board may exercise its right to hold “in camera” or special meetings that will not be open to the public where it determines it is in the best interests of the organization to do so.
Community Based Governance
Debbie has been living in Ignace since 1995, where she raised her children who have recently introduced her to the joys of being a grandma. She had been employed at Ignace School for twenty five years and prior to that, has a background in banking/finance. When time allows, Debbie enjoys outdoor adventures on the water as well as hiking through trails with her husband and two dogs. Traveling to various countries is also a passion that she hopes to do more of in future retirement. “I am excited to be a part of the MBCHC Board with such a wonderful cross section of individuals. I am hopeful that I can be a valuable contributor to the Board. My professional experiences have been geared toward making my community a better place and forging partnerships. Being on the MBCHC allows me to continue to affect positive change in Ignace”. Debbie started her volunteer service in January 2023 and has most recently taken on the role as President.
Greg Waldock grew up in Uxbridge Ontario where he graduated High school. Greg pursued a university degree in Thunder Bay Ontario at Lakehead University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. After making connections in the productions industry, he went on to start WaCu Productions in 2006 and hasn’t looked back since. He explains that he is an artist at heart and love all forms of artistic expression. I paint, play several instruments, and of course have a passion for photography and cinematography. My favorite photographic subjects are people and nature. When I combine these two I am in my element. Greg has been a board member since October 2024 first beginning his volunteer service as a Director and has since taken on the role of Vice President.
Donald Wagar was born and raised in Dryden, Ontario. He retired from Canada Post in 2001 after 34 years of dedicated service. He served a variety of roles including letter carrier, financial supervisor and then 25 years as Postmaster in Ignace. Prior to his career at Canada Post, Don worked for 6 years at North American Lumber as an estimator, book keeper and sales.
Don is an extremely dedicated volunteer and has been a member of Silver Tops since 2001. He has been the Chairman of Bingo for 22 years, served as President for 3 years and has also served on various sports executives over his many years residing in Ignace.
Don joined the Mary Berglund Community Health Centre Board of Directors in September of 2022.
Colleen Hogan was born and raised in St. Thomas, Ontario. In 2007, she left to attend Lakehead University. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees in 2013. She started her career in Nunavik, Quebec, where she taught English for three years. In 2021, Colleen completed her Master’s of Education degree from UNB with a focus on Leadership and Administration.
In 2016, Colleen moved to Ignace to teach at Ignace Public School. After five years there, she began working centrally for the KPDSB as an Instructional Coach. In May, Colleen will return to Ignace Public School as the Vice-Principal. Colleen enjoys camping, reading, exercise, and spending time exploring and adventuring with her son.
Colleen values the role that the Health Centre plays in Ignace. She believes that the services and care provided by the MBCHC are paramount to maintaining a healthy, happy, and well community.
Sue is a long time resident of Ignace and an active volunteer in our community. You can find Sue at every event in town and she’s always willing to help with a smile. She is a proud nana of two boys. Sue’s background as a now retired Education Assistant at Ignace School of 33 years, brings many skills, knowledge and community connections. Sue has been an active board member since September 2024.
Tim moved to Ignace in 2016 with his family (wife Chelsea and their children Titus and Morgan) to take on the pastorate at New Life Church-Ignace. Outside of his 17 years of ministry experience Tim has a varied work history having spent 10+ years in the Army Reserves as an Artilleryman, been an Educational Assistant in a K-12 school, a farm hand, and worked for a small town bakery (both as an baker’s assistant and as a delivery driver). He holds a B.A. in Youth Ministries from Horizon College and Seminary (2007), and has been an Ordained Minister with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada since 2012. After moving to Ignace, he has spent time on the Ignace Public Library board, the Ignace Otters Snowmobile Club board, is a member of the Healthy Community Working Group, and enjoys volunteering to help with as many community events as he has time and the ability to.
Having grown up on the prairies as a farm kid and then spending his years in ministry, (largely in small rural towns around Manitoba and now NW Ontario) he and his family enjoy living in Ignace and all the opportunities that living in a small town provides. A great appreciation for the outdoors, including a love of hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, and camping as hobbies make the location of Ignace ideal for them.
While he was growing up Tim’s parents taught him the value of serving your community in whatever way you can. That is something that he still believe today. He believes that if you do your part and help where you can, you will see that community become stronger for everyone. It is his privilege to serve the community in the small ways that he is able.
Roxanne is a long time dedicated board member who first joined in September of 2016 and held a term of 4 years. When approached to return to the Board, Roxanne graciously put her name forth and commenced her volunteer work in September 2022. She brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to the board with her background as a Child Protection Worker, HR officer and Homeward Bound Coordinator and most recently as the Executive Assistant to Chief and Council and Economic Developer Assistant.
Tianna is a lifelong resident of Ignace and brings a young perspective to the Board of Directors since January 2026. Tianna is a graduate of Georgian College and is a Pharmacy Technician. She has gained professional experience working at Ignace Pharmacy, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre and most recently at Evergreen Pharmacy. Tianna enjoys spending quality time with family and friends outside of work.
Chantal is a lifelong resident of Ignace and a board member since January 2026. A graduate of Ignace School, and later a teacher, Vice Principal and Principal of Ignace School and currently is the Superintendent of Education with the Keewatin Patricia District School Board with over 30 years of experience in education, including 22 years in school and system leadership roles in northwestern Ontario. Chantal holds specialist qualifications in Special Education and Guidance, a Supervisory Officer’s Certificate, and a Master of Education from the University of Toronto. She is on the advisory board for the Ontario Disabilities Association of Ontario and a co-chair of the Community Engagement Committee (an ad hoc committee of the Township of Ignace). “I am very grateful to live in our beautiful community, I enjoy the outdoors walking, hiking, camping and being on the water. As a lifelong resident of Ignace who is passionate about education and health and wellness I am honoured to serve on the board. I am proud of, and speak very highly of Mary Berglund Community Health Centre and admire the approach, vision and innovation. I hope to contribute and support our community health hub.”