Coast Community Health Center is governed by a volunteer board of directors.
Board of Directors & Committees
Leadership & Support
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Pharmacy ribbon cutting image courtesy of Amy Moss-Strong, Bandon Western World.
Meet our directors: Click images to read more. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the whole team.
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Leesa Cobb
Committee Member at Large; North Curry Committee Background Leesa is Executive Director for the Port Orford Ocean Resources Team. She is a lifelong resident of Port Orford and a heritage community member of Coos County. Leesa brings experience in board management, project management, grant writing, and strategic planning. She is a leader within the fishing industry in Curry County, working with fishing families to support the stable continuation of the industry with an aim towards triple bottom line projects in the marine environment. -
Beth Wood
Committee Board Secretary; Public Information and Outreach Committee Chairwoman Background Beth is co-owner of Bandon Mercantile Company, established in 1985, in Old Town Bandon. An avid outdoor and arts enthusiast, Beth is a member of the Bandon Dunes Golf Club and a Bandon Showcase committee member. She served on the Bandon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 20 years, including one term as president. She is a former chairwoman for the Bandon Economic Development Committee and served 10 years with the Cranberry Festival Committee. She studied political science at University of Wisconsin and Western State Colorado University. -
JJ McLeod
Committee Board Chair Background JJ McLeod has lived in the Bandon area since 1978. He retired in 2016 from the South Coast Business Employment Corporation. His tenure with SCBEC spanned more than 40 years, including 33 years as the organization’s CEO. His work included personnel management of as many as 85 employees and administration of the private non-profit organization providing job training and placement in Coos and Curry counties, as well as support for senior nutrition, social and health services, and public transportation. JJ’s professional experience includes human resources, grant writing, budget development and reporting. He is a past board member for the Bandon School District and the Bandon Chamber of Commerce and volunteer for additional regional committees. He believes that universal access to health care is a right and works toward reaching that goal. JJ and his wife Penny have been married 40 years. They are the parents of two adult children and two grandchildren. -
Steven Borror
Committee Member at Large Background Steven Borror is a 20+ year member of the PGA of America and currently serving as the Director of Golf at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. He lives in Coquille, OR, with his wife Carol and son Carter who attends Coquille High School. The Borror family moved to the coast in 2005 and looked for ways to become involved in the community. Steven has been active with introducing junior golf programs to the coastal community including PGA Jr. League and Golf in Schools. -
David Gerhart
Committee Member at Large Background David is a native of Montana. He and Kristin have lived in Bandon since 2010, arriving in an RV, and then hatching a plan to stay. In the 1990’s he was a Sr. Technologist helping to launch the first version of the Patagonia Mail Order Catalog online. He’s held senior roles with companies like Getty Images, VoiceStream, Expedia and others. He operated a technology consulting business in downtown Seattle in the 2000’s. Passions include German Short Haired pointers, shotguns, fly fishing and anything to do with pizza. Maybe Golf, soon. David is a private consultant operating from a cottage office. He continues to give time to a wide range of NPO / NGO’s assisting with Web Presence needs. He’s an active volunteer working with prisoners in jails and prisons. He holds a position as Chaplain with the South Oregon Public Safety Chaplains Association assigned to the Coos County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team. Specialties are Business / Technology alignment and assessments. Systems Security, Telephony, Social Media, and Cloud services.
Leesa Cobb
Vice Chair
Leesa is Executive Director for the Port Orford Ocean Resources Team. She is a lifelong resident of Port Orford– Read more . . .
Beth Wood
Secretary
Beth is co-owner of Bandon Mercantile Company, established in 1985, in Old Town Bandon. An avid outdoor and arts enthusiast– Read more . . .
JJ McLeod
Board Chair
JJ has lived in the Bandon area since 1978. He retired in 2016 from the South Coast Business Employment Corporation– Read more . . .
Steven Borror
Member at Large
David Gerhart
Treasurer
David is a native of Montana. He and Kristin have lived in Bandon since 2010, arriving in an RV, and then hatching.. Read more . . .
Committees
Our volunteer committee members support Coast Community Health Center in making the best use of its fiscal resources, and they help us maintain connections with other community businesses and organizations.
New Members Welcome!
Want to join us? Visit our Volunteer page for details and contact info.
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Executive
Our Board Development Committee ensures board membership, recruitment and retention is maximized with the best possible board members to support Coast Community Health Center.
- • meets with prospective board members and recommends candidates to the board
• recommends a slate of officers to the board
• conducts orientation sessions for new board members and organizes training sessions for the entire board in conjunction with the executive director
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Budget and Finance
Our Budget and Finance committees is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the BCHC's annual budget–
- • review monthly financials
• present financial reports to the Board of Directors
• review the annual audit, and
• execute recommendations from the audit approved by the Board of DirectorsChairperson: board Treasurer
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Public Information and Outreach
Our Public Information and Outreach Committee is responsible for ensuring the general public is well informed about health center programs and activities–
- • ensure that the public has adequate input into the development and implementation of the health center
• organize and maintain a core of community volunteers to support activities
• implement programs and promotion of health center services -
Health Services
Our Health Services and Quality Committee is responsible for advising the Board of Directors on all matters related to QI/QA, including program feasibility and efficacy, quality standards and control and identification of new programs for development consistent with the health center's Mission and Strategic Plan.
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Fundraising
Our Fundraising Committee is responsible for raising funds needed to ensure the financial viability of the health center–
- • establish annual and long-term fundraising goals based upon anticipated revenue needed to meet BCHC operating expenses and capital improvement
• solicit financial support from all available sources including Federal and State grants, private foundations and the general public -
North Curry
Our North Curry Committee is responsible for the oversight of the N. Curry Health & Wellness center formation and community engagement of patient advisory council.
- Together with CCHC senior management team, community members and other CCHC Board Appointed Committees, the North Curry Committee provides direct oversight for the development and execution of the facility and campus development.
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Board Development
Our Board Nominating committee ensures board membership, recruitment and retention is maximized with the best possible board members to support Coast Community Health Center.
- • nominate the officers
• orient new board members to their duties as directorsMembership: three to five directors, appointed by the chairperson
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Quality Improvement – Quality Assurance
Our Quality Improvement - Quality Assurance committee advances the organization’s mission, program goals, and concept of quality. The committee is lead by our medical director, who assumes responsibility for the quality of health services within the health center, and is supported by staff who directly affect services or have decision making responsibility.
- Reports to the board as quality performance goals are achieved and on areas identified for improvement, with appropriate corrective action steps
Assess policy and procedures pertaining to clinical measures, staffing credentials, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and other operational topics
Subcommittees: Safety, Patient Experience, Provider Oversight
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