The Peru Gazette

Six new board members bring diverse backgrounds, shared commitment to community

PLATTSBURGH, NY (03/03/2022) –The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Board of Directors welcomed its newest members, Elizabeth Goerlitz-Coryer, Kelly Donoghue, Richelle Gregory, Monticia Prather, Lee Pray and Richard Webber, MD at its first meeting of 2022 held virtually on January 25.

“Our newest members bring to our board an abundance of experience and a clear commitment to this community. Their unique backgrounds and expertise make them true assets to our organization,” said Board Chair Elizabeth Vicencio. “At a most significant and critical time in the evolution of health care – rebounding from a global pandemic amid a workforce shortage unlike anything we have ever seen, we welcome the opportunity to serve our regional community and develop a future that favors people, care and access.”

Goerlitz-Coryer is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Coryer Staffing. With a background in education and sales management, she leads a talented group of individuals in Plattsburgh and Burlington, VT who specialize in workforce development, staffing and recruitment. As the co-chair of the JCEO Community Action Angels, she has been devoted to leading community-centric programs like the Backpack Program, Fostering Komfort and the Safe Sleep Project.

Donoghue is the Clinton County Assistant Director of Emergency Services. For more than 24 years, he has been an active member in the area’s fire service and has been involved with the American Red Cross for over 21 years. He is an ordained minister who has served on the Clinton County Community Services Board, the Traffic Safety Board and most recently, was the President of the New York State 911 Coordinators Association.

As the Clinton County Director of Community Services, Gregory serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Community Services Board, the Local Government Unit for the Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Support and the Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities. She is also the Director of Clinton County Mental Health and Addictions Outpatient Clinic.  Her community work includes serving as an instructor for law enforcement mental health and the Vice-Chair of Substance Abuse and Prevention and Recovery in Clinton County (SPARCC). She is also involved in planning, improving and implementing systems for vulnerable populations with a specific emphasis on public education on trauma and resiliency.

Prather is the branch manager of Community Bank in Plattsburgh. She is actively involved with the United Way Adirondack Region’s annual campaign and the American Red Cross. Prather is a SUNY Plattsburgh graduate having earned a master’s of science degree in Human Relations and Organizational Development and she also holds a certificate in Human Resources Leadership.

Pray, the Director of HR, Payroll and Benefits for Northline Utilities, has served on numerous community boards including the North Country Chamber of Commerce and the Clinton County Workforce Investment Board in addition to volunteering as a Cub Scout Den Leader for the Keeseville Pack 5. She is an active member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Keeseville Lodge #2027 and is currently that organization’s District Deputy.

An internal medicine specialist, Dr. Webber has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years and currently practices at Lake City Primary Care. Dr. Webber graduated from medical school and completed a residency at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington DC. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

These new members join Chairperson Vicencio, JoAnn Gleeson-Kreig, PhD, John McAuliffe, MD (Member at Large), Linda Bourgeois (Secretary), Neil Fesette (Member at Large), Paolo Fedi, MD, (Vice-Chair) and Tom Recny (Treasurer) on the CVPH Board. CVPH Board Members serve three, 3-year terms.

Photos provided: Elizabeth Goerlitz-Coryer, Kelly Donoghue, Richelle Gregory, Monticia Prather, Lee Pray and Richard Webber, MD.