Roger Gripp, President of the Board (2017 – present)

Roger is a lawyer with over 30 years of experience. He is a partner with the firm of D’Arcy & Deacon LLP. Roger brings leadership and insight into corporate governance, statutory compliance, financial and strategic planning and policy development. Roger served as a Director of the Concordia Hospital Board of Directors from 2008 to 2016, and also acted as Chair of that Board from 2014 to 2016. Roger has acted as counsel to or has been a board member of numerous other charitable and faith-based organizations.

Chad Keuler, Vice-President of the Board

Chad Keuler brings 16 years of varied industry experience, to his role as Manager, Special Projects, for PCL Winnipeg. Chad joined PCL Construction Management Inc. in 2006, having previously worked in the consulting side of the industry for five years. Chad and his family relocated to Winnipeg from Regina 3.5 years ago He believes in giving back to the community and is involved with: Habitat for Humanity, supporter; End Homelessness Housing Supply Group, committee member; Boys and Girls Club, supporter; United Way of Winnipeg, supporter & committee member; Red Road Lodge – supporter and has been currently paired with a Syrian refugee family to help with their transition to Canada and create new friendships.

Valerie Wiebe, Secretary

Valerie Wiebe, President and COO of Concordia Hospital and Concordia Place holds a Baccalaureate Degree and a Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Manitoba. She has also completed a Certificate of Theology at the Canadian Mennonite University. Valerie has over 20 years of experience in health care management and has had leadership roles in the areas of Gerontology, Long Term Care, Surgery, Specialized Internal Medicine, General Medicine and Addiction and Mental Health. Most recently she was the Vice-President & Chief Officer, Patient Services for CancerCare Manitoba. Valerie’s faith, her passion to serve, and her deep commitment to patient-centered care reflect her desire to provide our patients with exceptional care and service, delivered with the compassion we expect for our loved ones.