Board Of Directors

Northern Light Health Foundation is governed by community volunteers who bring to their work a broad spectrum of skills, experience, and public service.

The Board of Directors bears the final authority and accountability for Northern Light Health Foundation.  The board governs in order to fulfill the mission of Northern Light Health Foundation and provide responsible stewardship.


Board Members: 

Brian Hamel, Chair

Aram Khavari, Vice Chair

John Boyne 

Margaret Hourigan

David Langdon, MD

Alicia J. Nichols

Parke Oldenburg, MD

Shirar Patterson

Arielle Silver-Karsh

John Simpson

Lisa Toner, Esq.

Craig Watt      










Ex Officio Members: 

Charlie Therrien
President, Northern Light Health Foundation
Regional President, Northern Light Health

Tim Dentry
President & CEO, Northern Light Health

James Rohrbaugh, Treasurer
Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Northern Light Health

George Eaton, Secretary Clerk
Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer, Northern Light Health

Dakoda Henderson, Asst. Treasurer
Director of Finance and Operations, Northern Light Health Foundation

Marie Stewart-Downing, Asst. Secretary
Manager, Business Operations and Board Relations, Northern Light Health Foundation