Executive Director: Inge Schamborzki
Dr. Inge Schamborzki was retained as the Executive Director of the Victorian Order of Nurses, British Columbia (VON BC) in January 2002 and has continued in this role since the Society changed its name to the Health & Home Care Society in April 2006. Inge is a former Senior Vice President, Patient Services, Vancouver General Hospital and was the first Chief Executive Officer of the North Shore Health Region from 1996 - 1998. Inge holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master’s in Applied Sciences, and a Doctor of Education from McGill University.
Board of Directors
Thomas S. Chambers, BA, FCA, ICD.D
President
Mr. Chambers is the President of Senior Partner Services Ltd. which provides business advisory services. He is a Chartered Accountant and a retired partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where he was the national managing partner of the firm’s audit practice. He serves on a number of public and private Boards of Directors, including the Health and Home Care Society of BC. Mr. Chambers is a graduate of UBC and the Director’s Education program. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. In 2013 he was further recognized by the B.C. Institute of Chartered Accountants with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
President
Mr. Chambers is the President of Senior Partner Services Ltd. which provides business advisory services. He is a Chartered Accountant and a retired partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where he was the national managing partner of the firm’s audit practice. He serves on a number of public and private Boards of Directors, including the Health and Home Care Society of BC. Mr. Chambers is a graduate of UBC and the Director’s Education program. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. In 2013 he was further recognized by the B.C. Institute of Chartered Accountants with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Doug Purdie, BCom, CA
Vice-president, Treasurer
Mr. Purdie is a partner with Deloitte LLP specializing in servicing private companies primarily focused on the real estate sector and advising business operating in a variety of industries with in-bound and out-bound investment between Canada and countries in Asia, primarily Hong Kong and China. Prior to joining Deloitte, Doug spent over 25 years with another “Big 4” professional services firm including seven as a partner. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BCom in 1990 and earned his CPA, CA designation in 1994. He is an associate member of the Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region), a member of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association, and director of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BC Division). Mr. Purdie has been involved with the community for over 20 year having held numerous board positions and senior roles including two terms as Chairman of the Board of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. between 2013 and 2015 and Vice-president and Treasurer of the Health & Home Care Society of BC since 2009.
Vice-president, Treasurer
Mr. Purdie is a partner with Deloitte LLP specializing in servicing private companies primarily focused on the real estate sector and advising business operating in a variety of industries with in-bound and out-bound investment between Canada and countries in Asia, primarily Hong Kong and China. Prior to joining Deloitte, Doug spent over 25 years with another “Big 4” professional services firm including seven as a partner. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BCom in 1990 and earned his CPA, CA designation in 1994. He is an associate member of the Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region), a member of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association, and director of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BC Division). Mr. Purdie has been involved with the community for over 20 year having held numerous board positions and senior roles including two terms as Chairman of the Board of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. between 2013 and 2015 and Vice-president and Treasurer of the Health & Home Care Society of BC since 2009.
David J. Kimpton
Secretary
Mr. Kimpton is a retired social worker and worked for 33 years in child welfare in the Lower Mainland. He is a Past President of both Volunteer Richmond and Volunteer BC, and has volunteered with VON BC (now known as the Health and Home Care Society of BC) since 1987. He is a Care BC Life Member and he has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2001. Also in 2001, Mr. Kimpton was named by VON Canada as the UN International Year of the Volunteer (Western Region). He also serves on the Board of Directors for The Dugout Drop-In Centre Society in the Downtown Eastside, and is an active member of St. Alban Anglican Church, Richmond. In November 2010, David was awarded the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster. In his free time, David enjoys tennis, golf and curling.
Secretary
Mr. Kimpton is a retired social worker and worked for 33 years in child welfare in the Lower Mainland. He is a Past President of both Volunteer Richmond and Volunteer BC, and has volunteered with VON BC (now known as the Health and Home Care Society of BC) since 1987. He is a Care BC Life Member and he has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2001. Also in 2001, Mr. Kimpton was named by VON Canada as the UN International Year of the Volunteer (Western Region). He also serves on the Board of Directors for The Dugout Drop-In Centre Society in the Downtown Eastside, and is an active member of St. Alban Anglican Church, Richmond. In November 2010, David was awarded the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster. In his free time, David enjoys tennis, golf and curling.
Dr. Keith Chambers, MD MHSc
Dr. Chambers is the former Assistant Director of the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. He is also the former Associate Clinical Professor Department of Health Care Epidemiology, U.B.C. and is currently a consulting clinical epidemiologist, G. Keith Chambers Consulting Inc.
Dr. Chambers is the former Assistant Director of the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. He is also the former Associate Clinical Professor Department of Health Care Epidemiology, U.B.C. and is currently a consulting clinical epidemiologist, G. Keith Chambers Consulting Inc.
Dr. Denton (Denny) Corrigall, MD, FRCP (C) Internal Medicine, FRCP (C) Cardiology
Dr. Corrigall is a retired Cardiologist who studied at the University of Saskatchewan, University of British Columbia (UBC), University of Toronto and Stanford University. He taught at the UBC Faculty of Medicine for 5 years and practiced medicine in Kelowna from 1975 until his retirement.
Dr. Corrigall is a retired Cardiologist who studied at the University of Saskatchewan, University of British Columbia (UBC), University of Toronto and Stanford University. He taught at the UBC Faculty of Medicine for 5 years and practiced medicine in Kelowna from 1975 until his retirement.
Billee Davidson
After graduating from the University of British Columbia, Mrs Davidson taught for the Vancouver School Board for 20 years. She also published three books relating to education. She has spent over 30 years as an active member of the community, volunteering on a variety of non-profit boards. She joined the Board of the Health and Home Care Society of BC (formerly VON BC) in 2001, and is currently Chair of the Board's Development Committee.
After graduating from the University of British Columbia, Mrs Davidson taught for the Vancouver School Board for 20 years. She also published three books relating to education. She has spent over 30 years as an active member of the community, volunteering on a variety of non-profit boards. She joined the Board of the Health and Home Care Society of BC (formerly VON BC) in 2001, and is currently Chair of the Board's Development Committee.
Barbara Devlin
Barbara Devlin is a member of Alexander Holburn’s Motor Vehicle and Insurance Practices. Her practice is primarily litigation based with an emphasis on personal injury and medical issues. Ms. Devlin has extensive mediation, trial and appeal experience within the various areas of her practice.
Prior to entering the practice of law, Ms. Devlin attended UBC Faculty of Science and later obtained a Bachelor of Rehabilitation Medicine (now a Master’s Degree) from the University of British Columbia, attaining qualifications as an Occupational Therapist and as a Physiotherapist. This extensive medical treatment background provides Barbara with an exceptional understanding of the medical aspects of personal injury cases.
Barbara’s community work has been largely focused on the provision of health services to the elderly. She served on the Board of the Victorian Order of Nurses - British Columbia Branch, briefly on the Board of the Health Advisory Association, the Women’s Law Forum (C.B.A.), the National Canadian Legal Defence Association and the Community Living Society. Barbara has also been involved with the Alzheimer Society, including a fundraising climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Barbara Devlin is a member of Alexander Holburn’s Motor Vehicle and Insurance Practices. Her practice is primarily litigation based with an emphasis on personal injury and medical issues. Ms. Devlin has extensive mediation, trial and appeal experience within the various areas of her practice.
Prior to entering the practice of law, Ms. Devlin attended UBC Faculty of Science and later obtained a Bachelor of Rehabilitation Medicine (now a Master’s Degree) from the University of British Columbia, attaining qualifications as an Occupational Therapist and as a Physiotherapist. This extensive medical treatment background provides Barbara with an exceptional understanding of the medical aspects of personal injury cases.
Barbara’s community work has been largely focused on the provision of health services to the elderly. She served on the Board of the Victorian Order of Nurses - British Columbia Branch, briefly on the Board of the Health Advisory Association, the Women’s Law Forum (C.B.A.), the National Canadian Legal Defence Association and the Community Living Society. Barbara has also been involved with the Alzheimer Society, including a fundraising climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Douglas P. Hayhurst BA, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D
Douglas Hayhurst is an independent corporate director. He was previously a global industry executive with IBM Canada and National Deputy Managing Partner and BC Managing Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Hayhurst currently is and previously has served on several public, private and not-for-profit boards of directors. In the not-for-profit arena, he was a founding director and chair of the Ronald McDonald House of BC, chair of the BC Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors, and chair of the BC Region of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Mr. Hayhurst received a BA in Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University, Fellowships (FCPA) from the CPA Institutes of BC and Ontario, and the designation ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Douglas Hayhurst is an independent corporate director. He was previously a global industry executive with IBM Canada and National Deputy Managing Partner and BC Managing Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Hayhurst currently is and previously has served on several public, private and not-for-profit boards of directors. In the not-for-profit arena, he was a founding director and chair of the Ronald McDonald House of BC, chair of the BC Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors, and chair of the BC Region of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Mr. Hayhurst received a BA in Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University, Fellowships (FCPA) from the CPA Institutes of BC and Ontario, and the designation ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Eva Turner, BA, CIM
Mrs. Turner is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lee, Turner & Associates Inc., an Investment Management Company in Vancouver, B.C. She graduated from Simon Fraser University with a BA (Major in Commerce) in 1982 and has specialized in the areas of Estates & Trusts as Trust Officer for The Canada Permanent Trust Company and Canada Trust. In 1991, her entrepreneurial spirit inspired the formation of Lee, Turner & Associates Inc. In 2005, she earned her CIM designation. She joined the Health & Home Care Society of BC Board of Directors in 2009. She is an active member of St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Vancouver and has served as Treasurer in past years. She enjoys traveling and getting together with friends.
Mrs. Turner is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lee, Turner & Associates Inc., an Investment Management Company in Vancouver, B.C. She graduated from Simon Fraser University with a BA (Major in Commerce) in 1982 and has specialized in the areas of Estates & Trusts as Trust Officer for The Canada Permanent Trust Company and Canada Trust. In 1991, her entrepreneurial spirit inspired the formation of Lee, Turner & Associates Inc. In 2005, she earned her CIM designation. She joined the Health & Home Care Society of BC Board of Directors in 2009. She is an active member of St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Vancouver and has served as Treasurer in past years. She enjoys traveling and getting together with friends.
Adriana Wills
Adriana is a senior partner with Harris & Company LLP, Western Canada’s largest workplace law and advocacy firm. In a career that spans over thirty years, Adriana has established herself as a leading lawyer in the field; she has been recognized in The Best lawyers in Canada, Who’s Who Legal, and Martindale-Hubbell. Because of her knowledge and experience, she is frequently asked to present on workplace law issues with organizations like the Local Government Management Association of BC and the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon. Adriana is a member of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers and acts on various committees within the organization.
Adriana is a senior partner with Harris & Company LLP, Western Canada’s largest workplace law and advocacy firm. In a career that spans over thirty years, Adriana has established herself as a leading lawyer in the field; she has been recognized in The Best lawyers in Canada, Who’s Who Legal, and Martindale-Hubbell. Because of her knowledge and experience, she is frequently asked to present on workplace law issues with organizations like the Local Government Management Association of BC and the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon. Adriana is a member of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers and acts on various committees within the organization.