Shared on behalf of Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; CEO, Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute

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I am pleased to announce that Justin Garofalo has accepted the position of Vice President, Facilities, Capital Planning, Support Services, and Chief Financial Officer.

In this position, Justin will report to the President and CEO and as a member of the Senior Leadership Council, Justin will provide leadership to support the Hospital’s mission, vision and goals as aligned to our Strategic Plan. In this role, Justin will serve as the Chief Financial Officer for both the Hospital and the Health Research Institute, and will oversee Facilities, Capital Planning, Support Services, Financial Services, Decision Support, and Cyclotron.

Justin has been serving as Interim Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since August 21, 2024. Since this time, Justin has supported and improved operations throughout the Hospital and ensured financial stability. Justin has also shown to be a very valued member of the Senior Leadership Council and a team leader throughout his interim portfolio and beyond.

Justin’s educational background includes an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree majoring in Accounting, an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the University of Fredericton in 2014 and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Throughout Justin’s professional journey, he has held numerous positions within the financial sector and hospital setting. He possesses strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills; all instrumental in his success and those that have had the honour of working with Justin.

Please join me in congratulating Justin on his appointment to his new position that will take effect February 18, 2025. Details on any changes with reporting relationships and the transition of portfolios will be forthcoming.