Minister announces appointments to board of WHSCC

Paul Shelley, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and Minister Responsible for the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission, announced the appointment of a new chairperson and two new members to the commission's board of directors.

Ralph Tucker has been appointed the new chairperson of the Board of Directors as Joan Cleary, former chairperson, has accepted a new assignment; Fran Lake and Susan Winsor have been appointed as new members-at-large.

�Under Mr. Tucker's direction, the board of directors will play a critical role in participating in the upcoming statutory review and guiding the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission as it implements the recommendations arising from the Statutory Review Committee,� said Minister Shelley.

�I would also like to acknowledge the work and contribution of the outgoing chairperson Joan Cleary and members-at-large, Randy Whitehorne and Joe Collins.�

Media contact: Alex Marland, Communications, (709) 729-4062, 690-6047

Biographies

Ralph Tucker, Chairperson: Mr. Tucker is currently president and CEO of Keyin College, a private sector post-secondary institution with campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador. Over the course of his 24 years with the college, Mr. Tucker has demonstrated proven leadership skills in administration, business partnerships, marketing strategies and human resource development.

Fran Lake, Member-at-Large: Ms. Lake works as a licensed practical nurse in Labrador. In this capacity, she has provided services in remote communities of Labrador assisting in health assessments. Previously, Ms. Lake has assessed and determined home care needs for clients of the former department of Social Services.

Susan Winsor, Member-at-Large: Ms. Winsor has extensive experience in the insurance industry, most recently as managing director of Sunco Insurance Ltd in St. John's. She is a member of the provincial board of directors of the Insurance Brokers Association of Newfoundland and served as the Newfoundland representative of the Ad Hoc Atlantic Provinces Committee, studying proposed harmonized insurance legislation.

2005 11 15                            2:40 p.m.