Chair 

Shauna Almas
Shauna Almas is a purpose-motivated Business Development professional.  She has
been driving revenue growth and profitability across commercial, public and not-for-profit industries for 13 years and counting.  

As a student, Shauna put herself through her undergraduate degree as an
entrepreneur. During her MBA she worked in East Africa to address the
need for better rural access to quality health care. In the early days of her
career in the pharmaceutical industry she was involved with one of the most
successful Canadian launches of a new pharmaceutical product in its class.  
Specializing in fostering innovative relationships and identifying new business
opportunities, Shauna is inspired by a favourite African proverb – “Alone, we go faster.  Together, we go further.”  
Currently, Shauna is establishing a new Business Development department as a member of the Leadership Team at the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.  

Shauna lives in Carleton place with her family and in her spare time she likes to be outdoors gardening, taking on sizeable DIY projects at home, and experimenting in the kitchen - sporadically successful at best, but certainly a lot of fun.  

Vice Chair

Rob Eves 

Based in Lanark County, Rob brings extensive executive leadership and strategic planning experience from his roles as CEO of the Lanark Community Alliance and, previously, Carebridge Community Support. He has a deep understanding of community development and coalition-building, with a proven ability to bring diverse partners together to address local needs. His skills in governance, stakeholder engagement, and program innovation—combined with his strong track record in enhancing services for seniors, housing, and vulnerable populations—will be a tremendous asset to the Foundation as we continue to strengthen healthcare close to home.

Rob serves as Committee Chair on the CPDMH Foundation's Fundraising, Communications, and Marketing Committee. 

 Directors 

Patrick Kenny is Vice-President, Strategic Communications and Brand at the Canadian Real Estate Association, bringing more than 20 years of experience leading communications, brand, and stakeholder engagement for national organizations.

He has held senior leadership roles with Invest Ottawa and the Canada Games Council, and continues to support Canada’s sport system as a Board Director with Commonwealth Sport Canada and Chair of the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys an active family life—including keeping up with their French Bulldog, Wilson.

Perry Simpson

Originally from the Ottawa Valley, this CPDMH Foundation Board member built a career in writing, specializing in public sector solicitations, grant, and technical writing since 2003. With degrees in political science, law, and accounting, and professional designations as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Foundation – Association of Proposal Management Professionals, and LEED Green Associate, he brings strong analytical and communication skills to the Board.

As the owner of a successful writing and consulting business established in 2016 (incorporated in 2019), he has helped clients secure more than $17.5 billion in contracts. His background also includes extensive volunteer experience during university—as an orientation supervisor, peer counsellor, and student government representative—and an ongoing commitment to community involvement inspired by his wife’s volunteerism at the local food bank.

Having lived in Carleton Place for six years after many summers camping there, he now contributes his business acumen, grant-writing expertise, and attention to detail to help advance the Foundation’s mission. He is particularly passionate about increasing community awareness of how essential donor funding is to hospital equipment and services, emphasizing that many assume government fully funds these needs.

Perry serves as Committe Chair on the CPDMH Foundation's Finance, where his federal reporting, accounting, and legal background provide strong support. His short-term goals include growing the donor base, sharing patient success stories, and helping fund critical equipment. Long term, he aims to contribute to the hospital’s continued growth and success, ensuring that care close to home remains strong.

Anthony Valenti 

Anthony Valenti is an entrepreneur and corporate strategist who presently serves as Chief of Staff to the President of the Canadian Construction Association.

Anthony is also involved in numerous other projects within Carleton Place and Lanark County broadly, including Volunteer Lanark where he serves as its Founder and Chair of its Steering Committee.

Anthony has significant experience serving on boards of directors, leading complex projects, and shaping responsible governance systems. He believes that strong organizations require strong governance and he is proud to be giving back to the community by supporting the great work of the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Jennifer Fergusson  

Dr. Jennifer Fergusson has deep roots in the local community, having been raised on a farm outside Carleton Place. Her connection to the community began early, spending two summers working as a student at the Beckwith Township municipal office and has returned years later to raise her family here.

Dr. Fergusson is a practicing chiropractor in Perth and has built her career around helping individuals take a proactive approach to their health and well-being. Through her professional experience, she has developed a strong appreciation for the importance of accessible, compassionate healthcare and the many factors that contribute to a healthy and thriving community.
As a local healthcare professional and mother of two boys, she hopes to bring her healthcare experience and local perspective to help make a meaningful difference for patients, families, and the broader community.

Outside of her clinic, Jennifer and her family enjoy spending time outdoors, whether on the Mississippi Lake or working around their farm.

Sharon Mousseau

 A dedicated community leader, Sharon was elected to Beckwith Council in 2000 and became Deputy Reeve in 2003, joining Lanark County Council. During this time, she chaired the Community Services Committee, which included Lanark Lodge, and the County’s Affordable Housing Committee before serving as Lanark County Warden in 2011.

Her community involvement has also included serving as Past Commodore of both the Carleton Place Canoe Club and Canoe Kayak Canada. Sharon currently serves on the Carebridge Board and on the Board and Governance Committee of ConnectWell Community Health Services.

A proud mother of three and grandmother of five, Sharon brings extensive leadership, governance and community experience to the Foundation, along with a deep appreciation for our hospital.

In Sharon’s own words: “I love our hospital and look forward to being part of the team!”
community.

 Hospital Representatives

Brad Harrington

MRHA President & CEO

Brad was the former Vice President, Finance & Operations at Oak Valley Health, Markham Stouffville & Uxbridge hospitals. Brad is also the former Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at the Quinte Healthcare Corporation and the inaugural Chief Financial\Information Officer at the Sherbourne Health Centre in southeast Toronto. Brad has also held numerous other roles with Ontario hospitals and has consulted in an Information Systems capacity during his career.

Brad has extensive healthcare re-development experience, having played roles with the redevelopment of the Sherbourne Health Centre in southeast Toronto, the Community Health Centres in Oshawa and Belleville, Emergency and Surgical suite redevelopment in Quinte, and new hospital in Prince Edward County.

Brad has always given back to the communities in which he has worked and resided and has volunteered on numerous health care boards; including being a former Board Director with the Canadian Mental Health Association – York & Simcoe and being the Chair of the Board for Belleville Quinte West Community Health Centre and Personal Attendant Care in Whitby.

Susan Snow 

Susan Snow spent over 30 years in the public service, both at the municipal and federal government levels. She recently retired from her Executive Director with the Canada Revenue Agency. Her career included working in strategic planning, financial management, information technology, digital transformation and in all areas of human resource management with specialization in recruitment, workforce planning and change management.

Susan holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Western Ontario and has a Certified Human Resources Leader designation from the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario. Susan is passionate about giving back to her community and will use her career and life experience to support the Mississippi River Health Alliance in continuing to provide excellent health care services from the Almonte and Carleton Place Hospitals.

Susan was elected to the Allied Boards of Directors in June 2023 and lives in Mississippi Mills with her family. 

Susan serves as the Allied Board Observer on the CPDMH Foundation Board.