Leadership

Lynn Brewer

Lynn Brewer received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. While at the University, Lynn was a member of Phi Beta Pi National fraternity which she was president of during her junior year of college. She also attended Hart School of Music at the University of Hartford where she received a certificate in piano study. She worked as a pharmacist in various disciplines throughout her career. Upon graduation from pharmacy school Lynn worked in hospital practice for several years as a patient unit pharmacist at John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connecticut Medical Center where she held a faculty appointment mentoring fifth year pharmacy students from the School of Pharmacy during their clinical rotations. Lynn returned to traditional pharmacy practice as a pharmacy manager for CVS Pharmacy for 22, and later the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Colebrook. She joined the UCVH Board of Directors in 2017 and currently serves as Chair. Committees: Capital Improvement Committee, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Governance and Nominating Committee

Lynn Brewer

Morgan Wade

Morgan Wade, J.D., attended Vermont Law School, where she received her J.D. and a Masters of Studies in Environmental Law, both cum laude. She is an attorney licensed to practice in Vermont and New York and works for legal publisher LexisNexis. She has served on the Canaan Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment since the Spring of 2008 and has been the chair since 2014. She worked on the Outreach Committee of the Indian Stream Health Center from 2007 to 2010. She has been involved with the North Country Chamber of Commerce Moose Festival since 2009 and currently helps coordinate the Maple Syrup Contest at the festival. She joined the UCVH Board of Directors in 2017. Committees: Executive Committee, Finance Committee

Morgan Wade

Jim Wells

Jim Wells is a small business owner in Colebrook, and has extensive knowledge about the excavation industry. He joined the UCVH Board of Directors in 2015. Committees: Capital Improvement Committee, Executive Committee, Finance Committee

Jim Wells

Eric Stohl

Eric Stohl began his career as a Forester for St. Regis Paper Company, and went on to serve as a NH Conservation Officer until retiring in 1999 as a Lieutenant. He is a graduate of Pittsburg High School and Paul Smith’s College. Mr. Stohl has also served the community as an Emergency Medical Technician, CPR Instructor, School Board, Columbia Select Board, and a member of the NH House of Representatives from 2000-2010. He joined the UCVH Board of Directors in 2011. Committees: Capital Improvement Committee, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Quality Committee, Governance and Nominating Committee (Chair)

Eric Stohl

Marcia Parkhurst

Marcia is the President of the Assembly of Advisors and joined the UCVH Board of Directors in 2023.

Marcia Parkhurst

Fr. Craig Cheney

Fr. Craig Cheney works as a Roman Catholic Priest and is assigned to the North American Martyrs Parish. He has ministered at three churches: St. Brendan’s in Colebrook, St. Albert’s in Stewartstown, and St. Pius in Errol. He previously worked as a Police Officer, and is a USAF Veteran. He joined the UCVH Board of Directors in 2020.

Fr. Craig Cheney

Robert Dawson, DNP

Dr. Rob Dawson earned his BSN from Norwich University, a Masters of Health Services Administration from Central Michigan, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from MGH Institute of Health Professions. He has served as the President of the NH Association for Vascular Access, and has worked as a Nurse Corps Officer, IV Team Clinical Manager, and Vascular Access Instructor. Currently he works as a Hospitalist at UCVH affiliated with Catholic Medical Center. Committees: Medical Executive Committee (Chair), Credentials Committee

Robert Dawson, DNP

Sharon Ellingwood White

Sharon Ellingwood White works for the State of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation as a Grants Specialist. She was the former Library Director for the Alice M. Ward Memorial Library in Canaan, Vermont. She has also worked at the Colebrook Public Library. She was educated at Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA. Early in her career she served as a Marketing and Communications Representative at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Hampshire. Sharon is on the Board of the Northeast Kingdom Choice School District, serving as well on the Essex North Supervisory Union Board and a licensed competition official with the New England Horsemen's Council. She joined the UCVH Board of Directors in 2020. Committees: Quality Committee (Chair)

Sharon Ellingwood White

Gail Fisher

Gail Fisher resides in Canaan, Vermont and was educated at Mount Holyoke College. She has worked for the University of Virginia and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, where she retired as the CP of Client Services. She volunteers on the Cannan Community Forest Committee, Zoning Board, and Scottish Terrier Club of New England. She joined the UCVH Board of Directors in 2022 as a result of the Indian Stream Health Center Merger. Committees: Compliance Committee, Quality Committee, Quality Committee

Gail Fisher

Ed Laverty, PA-C

Ed Laverty was educated a Hahnemann University and is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants. He has worked in the Emergency Department at UCVH since 1997, where he also serves as the Chief Medical Officer. D serves on the Advisory Committee for the Franklin Pierce University Physician Assistant Program. Committees: Philanthropy, Quality Committee, Medical Executive Committee, Credentials Committee

Ed Laverty, PA-C

Laura Mills

Laura Mills has been the Nursing Home Administrator at CCNH since 2008, and has also worked there as the Director of Quality, Night Shift Supervisor, RN and LPN. She was educated at NH Community Technical College in Berlin, the University of Phoenix, and holds a certificate promoting best practices in Long Term Care. She is a member of the Gerontological Nursing Association, and the NH Nurses’ Association. She joined the UCVH Board of Directors in 2020. Committees: Compliance Committee

Laura Mills

Dave Thatcher

Dave Thatcher has a degree from UMass Lowell with a concentration in accounting. He worked at the Bank of Boston (Trust accounting division) and then moved to New England Business Service supporting finance across the company, including general accounting and accounts payable. He later moved to Colebrook from southern NH in 2012 with three grown children, and enjoys snowmobiling, ATVing, and hunting. He joined the UCVH Board of Directors in 2022 as a result of the Indian Stream Health Center Merger.

Dave Thatcher

Scott Colby

Scott Colby joined UCVH as President and CEO in 2016. Mr. Colby has a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of New Hampshire and a Master’s of Science in health care management from New England College. He is also a graduate of Leadership Manchester. He previously served as Executive Vice-President of the New Hampshire Medical Society, Director of Government Affairs and Managed Care of Catholic Medical Center, and Manager of Network Contracting of Tufts Health Plan.

Scott Colby

Thomas Mee, RN, BSN, MBA

Tom Mee has more than 30 years of experience in health care administration. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1985 from Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan, and his Master of Business Administration in Finance in 1990 from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Before joining North Country Healthcare, Tom served as President and Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Greater Lansing in Flint, Michigan, a branch of McLaren Health Care, mid-Michigan’s largest health care system. During his tenure, he was recognized as “Healthcare Leader of the Year in 2017” by the Michigan Hospital Association. Tom also held the positions of Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Operations, and Chief Nursing Officer at McLaren.

Thomas Mee, RN, BSN, MBA