Bob Lindsey joins NHCH board of directors

Bob Lindsey joins NHCH board of directors

Bob Lindsey joins NHCH board of directors

North Hawaii Community Hospital announces the addition of Robert K. Lindsey to the hospital’s board of directors. Lindsey, a retired Kamehameha Schools administrator, brings years of political, cultural, business and community experience and knowledge to NHCH’s board.

Prior to joining Kamehameha Schools, Lindsey was a social worker, park ranger and served a two-year term in the State House. Lindsey also is a board member of 10 nonprofit organizations, including The Kohala Center (co-founder and director), Waimea Outdoor Circle, Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club, Kanu O Ka ‘Aina Learning ‘Ohana, Kohala Ditch Foundation, Habitat for Humanity-West Hawaii, and president of Laiopua 2020.

In addition, Lindsey is vice chairman on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustee and a sitting member of the Hawaii Island Legislative Caucus.

“Our roots as a community hospital reach throughout North Hawaii, and Bob brings a rich understanding of the community’s health care needs, which will help us to better fulfill the hospital’s mission,” said Ken Wood, president and CEO of NHCH.

Robert Momsen, chairman of NHCH’s board, added, “Bob is the kind of leader that our community is blessed to have. His passion for improving education, healthcare and housing is reflected in everything he does. NHCH is very fortunate to have Bob join our board.”

Other recent changes to NHCH’s Board of Directors include the resignation of Vice Chair Sharon Vitousek, M.D., and Carolyn Quick, R.N.

With these recent changes, the board now includes: Momsen, Lindsey, Wood, Ginny Pressler, Robert Hastings II, William “Doug” Hiller, Dutch Kuyper, Dick Levy, Billy Mitchell and Bill Park.