Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre is pleased to announce significant changes
to its Board of Trustees' leadership. Effective immediately, Betty-Lou Souter, the former 1st Vice
Chair, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board. Anne Atkinson, who has admirably
served as Chair since 2018, has completed her term and will continue to contribute as Past Chair.
Additionally, Angela Carter has been appointed as the new 1st Vice Chair. Bob Lawler will
continue to serve on the Board as the 2nd Vice Chair.
Anne Atkinson has been an invaluable member of the Board since 2014 and has demonstrated
exceptional leadership throughout her term as Chair. Under her guidance, Hotel Dieu Shaver
navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, oversaw multiple senior leadership
transitions among hospital staff, and charted a course for the implementation of a new Health
Information System. Her tenure also saw the hospital secure a $2.5-million capital grant and
approval for the progression of a new inpatient building that will support an additional 62
rehabilitation beds, bringing the total number of beds at Hotel Dieu Shaver to 196.
Reflecting on her term, Atkinson stated, “It has been an honour to serve as Chair of the Board of
Trustees. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together, especially during such
unprecedented times. I look forward to continuing to support Hotel Dieu Shaver in my new role
as Past Chair.”
Betty-Lou Souter brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the Niagara
community. Appointed to the Board in 2017, Souter has been instrumental in guiding various
initiatives. As the CEO of Community Care, St. Catharines & Thorold, she has extensive experience
in managing and supporting community services. Souter's remarkable volunteerism and
leadership have earned her numerous accolades, including the Queen's Golden and Diamond
Jubilee Medals and the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.
In her new role, Souter commented, “I am deeply honoured to take on the role of Chair of the
Board of Trustees. I am excited to continue working with our dedicated team to advance the
mission and vision of Hotel Dieu Shaver and to build on the strong foundation laid by Anne.”
Angela Carter, the newly appointed 1st Vice Chair, joined the Board in 2023. Carter is the
President of Angela Carter Enterprise and the CEO of Westland Greenhouse Solutions Inc. She
brings an extensive background in business management, human resources, and community
service, having been involved with numerous organizations, including United Way of South
Niagara and Rotary International. Like Souter, Carter is also a recipient of the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee Medal for community contributions.
Dr. David Ceglie, CEO of Hotel Dieu Shaver, expressed his gratitude and optimism for the future
of the Hospital, stating, “We are fortunate to have such experienced and passionate individuals
on our Board. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Anne for her exceptional leadership and
unwavering dedication. We warmly welcome Betty-Lou as our new Chair and look forward to
Angela’s contributions as our 1st Vice Chair. Together, we will continue to provide outstanding
care and rehabilitation services to residents across Niagara.”