Directors and Staff

Stacy Senkbeil was born and raised in Westman. She is a lawyer and Partner at Meighen Haddad LLP and maintains a general practice with a focus on Wills and Estates, Residential and Farm Real Estate, and Corporate Law.

Stacy has strong roots in Brandon as an active community member and acts as a strong voice for the region. She is also currently a board member of the Shared Health Board of Directors.

“ I am passionate about the work that the Foundation does and the significant impact that it has on the community – at some point you or your loved ones will rely on the services of the Health Authority, and we strive to ensure that you have access to the best services and treatment facilities.”

Tasha Thomson was born and raised in Brandon. She is a nurse having worked in Brandon Regional Health Center since 2005. Currently, Tasha is the Regional Manager for the Clinical Education and Infection Control teams in Prairie Mountain Health.

She keeps busy with her two children who keep her quite active participating in youth sports, community events and many outdoor adventures including hiking in the Westman area, paddle boarding, golfing and spending time with their large extended family.

“I had the opportunity to join the BRHC Foundation two years ago and felt like it was a great fit given my nursing background.  I wanted the opportunity to impact  and give back to the patients, families and community at large in a different capacity.  I feel extremely privileged to be able to sit on this board and assist with the Gala Committee, Fundraising Committee and the Grants committee.   Helping to raise funds and to determine where we donations get allocated is a very rewarding experience.”

Whitney (Secretary/Treasurer) received her CA (CPA) designation in 2012 and has been an accountant at BDO since 2010. Her practice is focused on owner-managed business and tax.
Whitney is very active in the community and enjoys sitting on a variety of boards; having experience as Treasurer on many Boards. She has friends and family that have experienced the benefits of the BRHC Foundation over the years and is excited to have the opportunity to sit on this board and give back to the community.

Joanne is the current Chair of the Foundation Board and in her third term with the Board. Joanne held the Vice-Chair position for the past 2 years.

She is a retired teacher having worked with Brandon School Division for 31 years including a designation as head teacher at St. Augustine School where she worked in the classroom and as a literacy specialist.

Joanne is active in the community having served on various such as the Brandon University Foundation board, the Brandon Catholic School Board and the Board of Directors at the Counselling Center.  She has also volunteered at the Safeway Select curling.

Joanne and her husband Gord have two children – Ian and family in Calgary and Katie in Brandon.

“I am excited to work on a Board that directly benefits the people of Brandon and its surrounding areas!”

Dr. Aimee Hatcher is a full-time mom of three, a chiropractor/owner at Westman Chiropractic Centre, and a writer.

After graduating Cum Laude from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2008, Aimee began her career as a chiropractor in Brandon. In 2017 she joined the team at Westman Chiropractic Centre and eventually went on to purchase the practice with Dr. Elizabeth Melendy in December of 2021.

Dr. Hatcher has taken extra schooling in the areas of pre- and post-natal care as well as paediatric care, and loves seeing babies and families in her office. She also has a keen interest in treating athletes of all kinds.

While Dr. Hatcher enjoys her day to day at the office, she has also been busy with a growing family. Aimee and her husband, Kevin, have three children and Aimee has always made it a priority to be available to all of them as they grow (now into teenager-hood), while still maintaining a busy practice.

In 2019, in an accident no one could have predicted, her oldest child, Luke, passed away. Since then, Aimee has dedicated a portion of her time to writing and speaking on grief,  and fundraising for various charities, including community mental health, children’s mental health and Transplant Manitoba, to name a few.

As a Brandon University graduate, after finishing law school at the University of Manitoba, Ashley returned to Brandon in 1999 to start his career in law. He joined Meighen Haddad LLP in 2006, became a Partner in 2009, and continues to practice in Brandon.

Ashley and his wife, Yaso Mathu, have two children—Sam, who is twelve years old, and Asha, who is nine years old. Their family enjoys participating in many of the excellent local youth sports and arts activities. Personally and professionally, Ashley feels fortunate to be actively involved in our community.

“I have volunteered for various boards and organizations in Brandon and served as a Bencher for the Law Society of Manitoba for eight years, chairing various committees during my tenure. The BRHC Foundation has the ability to impact so many people in our community by augmenting access to health care and I feel extremely privileged to be able to assist the Foundation in any way I can.”

Bryce was born and raised in Southern Manitoba and has had the opportunity to work, live and experience different places throughout the Province. Bryce has been in banking for the past 9 years and is currently serving as TD Branch Manager in Brandon.
When not working Bryce is kept busy spending time with his family, wife Julia, two daughters Avery and Sadie and his lab Riggins.

“The reason I am serving on the board is to give back to the health region that has provided my family with great care and to Brandon hospital where both my daughters were born. I am looking forward to meeting new people and to learn from those with more or different experiences than myself.”

Candace has worked at Shoppers Mall as the Marketing Manager since April 2013. In this role, she is responsible for developing local level marketing strategies and supporting the National Marketing function through the implementation of campaigns and shared programs.

During her post-secondary education, Candace started in the Business Administration program at Brandon University in 2002 and transferred to the University of Lethbridge in 2004 to work towards a major in Marketing and graduated with a Bachelor of Management in 2006.

Brandon is Candace’s hometown and after spending close to 7 years in Lethbridge after graduation working in the hospitality industry was excited to return to the city to be closer to family and pursue a new career opportunity with Shoppers Mall.
Outside of work, Candace enjoys cooking/baking, reading, shopping and gardening in her spare time.

“I choose to join the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation in September 2019 to continue giving back to the community and am excited to become involved with such a dynamic group, who’s efforts greatly make a difference at the health care hub of Brandon and the region of Westman.”

Dan Wharf was born in Winnipeg, but grew up in Brandon, where he attended Brandon University. He obtained his Chartered Accountant (CA, now CPA) designation, along with his Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) designation. Dan is currently a Partner with BDO Canada LLP and works out of offices in Brandon, Virden, Boissevain and Redvers.

“The BRHC Foundation is an extremely important part of Western Manitoba and provides an opportunity to give back to the community. Growing up with both parents involved in the health care profession, being part of the Foundation has been an extremely rewarding experience.”

Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Mayur began his career as a physiotherapist, serving diverse clinical settings and rural outreach centers. This early experience revealed his calling to bridge healthcare gaps in underserved communities. He has pursued a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences, focusing on fall prevention and cognitive preservation in seniors. His research contributed significantly to journals on aging, stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injuries, and multiple sclerosis.

In 2018, Mayur relocated to Brandon, Manitoba, where he found a balance between work and leisure. Joining Westfit, his passion for healthcare flourished, leading to his ownership of the establishment in June 2023. He was recognized as one of the Top 4 under 40 by Brandon Chamber of Commerce in 2024 and serves on the Executive Scientific Committee for the National Orthopedic Division. Mayur’s journey exemplifies dedication to healthcare, community service, and lifelong learning.

Mayur joined the BRHC Foundation board this year, and we are very excited to have him on the team!

Patrick was born and raised in Brandon Manitoba. Patrick has always felt a need to give back to the community that has given him so much. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Manitoba, he returned to the city to take a position with the City of Brandon where, after 28 years, he continues to work as the General Manager of Development Services.

With a young family of two boys, he initially involved himself in coaching in both soccer and hockey. Later, he served on the boards for the Riverbank Discovery Centre, Association of Engineers & Geoscientists, and the Western Canada Water Environment Federation.

“As a current board member of the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, I am excited by how the funds raised can make a difference in health care in this region.”

Rachel is a professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at Brandon University, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Rural and Remote Mental Health, and the founding Director of the Centre for Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health. As a health geographer, she is passionate about health equity, access to healthcare, and improving health systems.

Stephanie is a Chartered Professional Accountant with extensive experience serving the Westman area. Born and raised in Brandon, she began her career in Calgary, where she honed her skills over 8 years before returning to Brandon in 2019 to raise her two children close to family. 

Currently a Senior Manager at BDO Canada LLP, she also has been an active contributer to the community. From 2021-2023 she services as the treasurer on the YWCA Westman board, and since 2020 has been a member of the Crime Stoppers Brandon board. 

In additional to her professional and community roles, she is passionate baout financial literacy. She has delivered numerous presentations on behalf of CPA Canada, educating business owners on topics ranging from financial state analysis to performance evaluation and decision-making in business.

Scott is the Director of Operations for the Brandon Regional Health Centre.

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