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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Sally Glunt, M.S. Nursing
Committee Chairwoman Background Before her retirement, Sally practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner for more than 25 years in occupational medicine, family practice and workers compensation. She shares clinical experience in private practice and working in an employer based medical setting. Her leadership supports the health center in the areas of health quality and community outreach for medical services to the region. -
Leesa Cobb
Committee Vice Chairwoman; 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. -
Mike Murphy
Committee Board Treasurer; North Curry Committee Background As Coos County Emergency Management Program Manager, Mike coordinates emergency response with other public agencies and manages emergency plans, public education and responder training. His training includes AAS certification in Fire Science Technology, and he earned AA degrees in general studies and fire science from Southwestern Oregon Community College. Mike is a Langlois resident. -
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. -
Tara Johnson
Committee Member at Large Background Tara Johnson and her family have had ties to Coos County for many years. She is an active community member who serves on the board of directors for the Dora Sitkum Rural Fire Protection District and Coos County Library Service District. She volunteers with the Myrtle Point High School Robotics Club, Myrtle Point chapter of FFA, and the Coos County Fair. Tara is Executive Director of the Devereux Center in Coos Bay, the county’s only day shelter for those experiencing homelessness. A resident of Dora, Tara understands the obstacles rural families face in accessing health care. She is an advocate for patients experiencing homelessness and mental or behavioral health disorders. -
Robert “Bob” Lev
Committee Member at Large; QIQA Committee Chairman Background Bob’s professional background includes experience in substance abuse counseling, housing counseling, management of residential treatment centers, and grants management. He’s worked in multi-cultural behavior health and health care settings. Bob is a Bandon resident, owner of Bandon Key Works. He joined the health center board of directors in 2016. -
JJ McLeod
Committee Member at Large 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. -
Renee Miner
Committee Member at Large Background Renee is owner of Esscents Candles and Accessories in Bandon. She shares her perspective as an entrepreneur and small business owner. Renee is especially committed to quality health care services for those with hearing impairment and those caring for elders. She is a Bandon resident. -
Terry Tiffany
Committee Fundraising Committee Chairman Background Terry served on the founding community committee, formed in 2008, to create Bandon Community Health Center. He then served as our health center's board chairman from 2009 to 2014. He is a retired United States Senior Foreign Service Officer with the Agency for International Development USAID. His professional experience includes international development assistance in many third-world countries, with a focus on population and health sectors. Terry is a Bandon resident. -
Tara O’Shea
Committee Community Engagement and Outreach Committee Background Tara is an Oregon native who relocated to Langlois from the Rogue Valley in 2013. Retired since 2004, Tara's professional training includes business and accounting courses, with supervisory work experience in the retail grocery industry as well as Salvation Army Store management. She was a regular food bank volunteer in Medford and now volunteers with the Langlois Public Library. Tara joined the Coast Community Health Center board to support much-needed health services in the community. -
Alex White
Committee Member at Large Background Alex brings 18 years of leadership in the field of human resources, serving in a number of roles in the resort industry. Alex is currently the human resources director for Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, one of Bandon's largest employers. He is accomplished in talent acquisition, team building, management and personnel conflict management. Alex is able to lend leadership to the organization in the areas of effective team management, strategic business analysis, personnel, and risk management.
Sally Glunt, M.S. Nursing
Chairwoman
Sally practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner for more than 25 years in occupational medicine, family practice and– Read more . . .
Leesa Cobb
Vice Chairwoman
Leesa is Executive Director for the Port Orford Ocean Resources Team. She is a lifelong resident of Port Orford– Read more . . .
Mike Murphy
Treasurer
As Coos County Emergency Management Program Manager, Mike coordinates emergency response with other public agencies– 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 . . .
Tara Johnson
Member at Large
Tara and her family have had ties to Coos County for many years. She is a Dora resident and an active community member– Read more . . .
Robert “Bob” Lev
Member at Large
Bob’s professional experience includes substance abuse counseling and management of residential treatment centers– Read more . . .
JJ McLeod
Member at Large
JJ has lived in the Bandon area since 1978. He retired in 2016 from the South Coast Business Employment Corporation– Read more . . .
Renee Miner
Member at Large
Renee is owner of Esscents Candles and Accessories in Bandon. She shares her perspective as an entrepreneur– Read more . . .
Terry Tiffany
Member at Large
Terry served on the founding community committee, formed in 2008, to create Bandon Community Health Center– Read more . . .
Tara O’Shea
Member at Large
Tara relocated to Langlois from the Rogue Valley in 2013. She joined our board to support much-needed health services– Read more . . .
Alex White
Member at Large
Alex brings 18 years of leadership in the field of human resources, serving in a number of roles in the resort industry– 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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