Board of Governance

The responsibility for Ranges rests with its Board of Governance. The Board represents the community and is the link between Ranges and the community we serve. The Board ensures that the services we provide reflect community needs and that the community is involved in the decision-making process.

According to our constitution, the Board consists of not less than five and not more than eleven Directors. Currently we have seven Board Directors. The Board meets monthly to govern the organisation and to ensure its effective performance. Board members are legally accountable for the performance of Ranges and for the quality of health services we provide. 

Our current Board is diverse with knowledge, experience and a skill mix of executive and independent roles in our community. 

Role of our Board Directors

The main role of our Board Directors is to:

• monitor key risk areas (e.g. finance and assets, clinical activities, quality standards and client satisfaction)
• be the link with the community
• set strategic directions to ensure that the needs of the community are met and that high quality services are provided within the limits of the resources available

Overall, the Board’s role is to govern the organisation so that it achieves its aims and objectives while acting ethically and prudently, and remaining within the law.

Our Board of Directors

Introducing our current Board members

Stephen Potter - Chair

Finance & Audit Committe Member

Stephen has served as a Board member since 2003 with lengthy involvement in financial management of Ranges Community Health for many years.
He is currently an Accountant in his own practice, being a partner of Anderson & Associates.
As a Certified Practicing Accountant he has over 20 years experience in a multitude of businesses including roles in small business consultancy, development, taxation, budgeting and audit activities. His community involvement includes Melba Support Services and Monkami, giving him insight into the pertinent issues facing the community health sector from both a financial and operational point of view.

Alex Lagerwey - Deputy Chair

Finance & Audit Committee Chair

Alex was co-opted onto the Board in 2007 and is a self-employed financial planner. He has had extensive community involvement over a long period, particularly in sports administration. He has a good practical understanding of community health issues and has strong financial planning, budgeting and communication skills.

Kristin Michaels

Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons), postgraduate qualifications in Education and Organisational Leadership and is a certified workplace trainer and assessor.

Currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Ranges GP Association, Kristin's experience includes strategic and business planning, small business management, program development and management in both the government and non-government sectors. Kristin has also had previous Board experience with Women’s Health East, and knowledge of the local community and health issues.

Diana Borgmeyer

Quality & Risk Committee Chair

Diana was co-opted to the Board in 2010 and is an experienced risk and compliance practitioner in both public and private sector organisations. She has extensive experience in strategic, governance and operational management within complex service delivery environments. 

Diana is a long term resident of the Yarra Ranges and is currently employed by the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority as a Risk Management Advisor.  Her role includes providing risk management advice to a range of government and community service organisations including the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services, as well as providing risk management advice and training to a range of community service organisations.  Diana's personal interest is to contribute to improving the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable members of our community. 

Linda Hancock

Quality & Risk Committee member

Linda is the Crime Prevention Officer for Yarra Ranges Police service area, a position she has held since 1998. Her role includes responsibility for the planning and implementation of pro-active police programs within the Shire.  Linda's primary emphasis is on crime prevention and active participation by the community.

Linda is also actively involved with several township and traders’ groups in the Shire and networks with major stakeholders to improve community safety.  Linda believes if communities and people feel safe and secure where they live then this can have a positive and strong impact on their health. Linda has been a member of Victoria Police for over 25 years including seven years as a Detective at the Lilydale Police Station.

Alana Killen

Scholarship Committee Chair

Alana is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) which is responsible for the training and assessment of emergency medical specialists, accreditation of hospitals and is the peak body for emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand.

Alana has a background in learning and development and holds a Masters Degree in Adult Education with additional post-graduate qualifications in leadership, management and business.  With extensive experience in planning, coordinating and facilitating learning and development initiatives, workforce and organisational development and project and team management, Alana has a keen interest in governance and strategy and enjoys making a contribution to her local community. 

Greg Haysom

Finance & Audit Committee member

Greg Haysom has many years of experience, evidenced by his appointment as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors some 16 years' ago.  He currently sits on a number of Boards, both in the not-for-profit and commercial field.  His goal is to serve share holders, stake holders and members using his experience in management and qualifications in innovation and entrepreneurship.  Greg has also been involved in no less than 18 start up ventures in the past.