PRHF Teams
They say “it takes a village to raise a child” —but it takes an entire community to help make our Foundation as strong as it is! It also takes dedicated teams to help keep us running and on track with our funding and organizational goals.
Learn more about those dedicated teams here:
They say “it takes a village to raise a child” —but it takes an entire community to help make our Foundation as strong as it is! It also takes dedicated teams to help keep us running and on track with our funding and organizational goals.
Learn more about those dedicated teams here:
Board of Directors
Lisa Edmonds
Board Chair
Terry Lussier
Vice Chair
Kim Drake
Treasurer
Dr. Fred Matzinger
Director
Andre Mickovitch
Director
Marsha Hawthorne
Director
Jenny Hodgins
Director
Sabine Mersmann
Director
Rod Sinclair
Director
Our Staff
As Executive Director, Roger reports directly to the Board of Directors, working with the Board and staff to develop and implement the Foundation’s long-term Strategic Plan and annual Business Plan.
Having been in business in the Valley for more than 10 years and also in the Not for profit sector for nearly 10 more. Roger has a knowledge of the history and community that is necessary in the fundraising world.. He currently sits on the Pembroke Economic Development & Tourism Advisory Committee and in 2020, sat on the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards committee.
Roger and his spouse Sue along with their 3 children, have embraced the Ottawa Valley lifestyle and all it offers. They love to be outdoors, be it swimming at the Cottage, out for dinner on a patio in downtown Pembroke or just relaxing with some family and friends in their back yard.
Leigh joined the Foundation in July of 2020 in the role of Community Fundraising Specialist. She has lived and worked in Pembroke for the past 8 years and has a solid background in community engagement, fundraising, marketing, sales and event management. Leigh most recently worked as a Fundraising Specialist for the Canadian Cancer Society and prior to that worked in a sales role in the Retirement Living and Hotel sectors in Pembroke and Ottawa. What strikes people the most about Leigh is her approachable and caring attitude.
She is a very active volunteer in the community and sits on the Board of Directors for Community Living; the Park’s and Recreation advisory Committee for the City of Pembroke; as well as chair for the Keeping Pembroke Beautiful Committee. Leigh lives in Pembroke with her husband and their 2 dogs. She spends her spare time with her family, walking her dogs, painting and hiking in our many beautiful parks.
Claire joined the Foundation team in 2017 with a background in hospitality, having spent five years at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. She joined the PRH Foundation as the Donor Relations Coordinator, but has now taken on the role of Office Administrator, managing the day-to-day office responsibilities and charitable receipting, that keep the Foundation on track.
Claire lives in Pembroke with her husband and 2 young children and loves living in such a breathtaking area, where so many outdoor activities are available. She finds it very fulfilling to work for an organization that helps the community in such a big way.
Major Gifts & Campaign Cabinet
"We're here to help the community, and our Foundation, THRIVE"
Objective of Cabinet: This Cabinet will identify prospects within our catchment area, and develop strategies on how to approach these individual donors, with respect in order to achieve the mission of the PRH Foundation. This Cabinet will also generate ideas regarding the updating and evaluating of Donor Recognition programs and forward to the Policies and Procedures Committee for review. This Cabinet will ensure that all key donor groups and represented in order to grow our donor base. This also includes Planned Giving.
By achieving the above we create a Legacy for the Families involved, that they can be proud of for generations to come, while at the same time making sure the equipment funds are available at all times for the highest priority needs of the hospital to assist all front line workers in caring for our families and friends..
Sabine Mersmann
PRH President/CEO
Andre Mickovitch
Campaign Cabinet Member
Roger Martin
Foundation Executive Director
Leigh Costello
Foundation Community Fundraising Specialist
Christy Natsis
Campaign Cabinet Chair
Lisa Edmonds
Foundation Chair
Campaign Cabinet Member
Terry Lussier
Campaign Cabinet Member
Mike Thompson
Campaign Cabinet Member
Carole Nevills
Campaign Cabinet Member
Caitlin Cybulski
Campaign Cabinet Member