Board of Directors | The Bridge Hospice

The Bridge Hospice

Board Directors

Wendy Kellar, TBH Chair

With over 22 years of experience, I am passionate about helping clients and families understand and take control of their finances. Born and raised in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), I immigrated to Canada, where I met and married my husband, Norm. We’ve lived in the Quinte area since 1990, raising 4 children, 15 grandchildren, and soon, 3 great-grandchildren.

Community involvement is important to me. I started volunteering in 1982, taking on roles such as chair of fundraising, Santa Claus Parade, breakfast for learning, and chair of the Parent Teacher Association. We also farmed for 18 years, growing market garden vegetables and raising clean lamb.

In 2001, I earned a Business Administration degree with honors and started my own financial planning business. Since 2005, I’ve been a board member of Bay of Quinte Advocis, holding various chair positions and currently serving as President.

In my personal time, I enjoy traveling, gardening, and crafting. My professional designations include Wealth & Estate Planning and Certified Executor Advisor. I am actively involved in estate planning and support for aging clients and their families. I am honored to serve on the Bridge Hospice board, dedicated to providing care and support to our elderly and vulnerable community members.

Joe Charlton, Treasurer

Joseph (Joe) Charlton is a seasoned professional with over 20 years in Information Technology and 7 years in Financial Services, offering a unique blend of strategic leadership, financial expertise, and technological innovation. His governance-focused approach and commitment to client-centered solutions make him a strong candidate for Board of Director roles.

Having served as Vice President and Advocacy Chair for the Belleville Chapter of Advocis, Joe leads initiatives in industry advancement and public engagement. As a licensed financial advisor, he specializes in financial planning, risk management, and wealth growth. He is also the founder of an IT support company, helping small businesses integrate technology with financial strategy.

Joe’s career reflects a deep dedication to innovation, stakeholder relations, and policy development—driven by a passion for elevating professional standards and empowering others through education and advocacy.

Lisa Hall, Secretary

Bio coming!

Lou Rinaldi, Director

Lou was self-employed in a local family business (the Brighton Speedway) for over 40 years and served 12 years in municipal government and 12 years at provincial level as MPP. Lou brings with him a wealth of knowledge and a passion for hospice. Lou is returning to our Board after a short hiatus and has been actively involved in our Annual Golf Tournament for several years. Lou and his wife Diane have been residents of Brighton for more than 40 years.

Judy Pettey, Director

Judy was born, raised and has recently returned to our local community. With both a nursing and social work background, she has extensive experience in developing and leading programs including mental health supports, Accreditation, Nursing education. Judy sat on previous Boards with Huron Canadian Mental Health Association and Goderich Big Sister Association. Since returning to the area, she has been involved in numerous volunteer roles including Our Annual Hospice events, the Lilac Festival, Maple Syrup Festival and Health Unit Vaccine clinics.

Tanya McAdams, Director

As a Managing Director at Bayshore HealthCare for the Integrated Care Solutions division, and an NP-MRP within the acute hospital system, with over 18 years of experience in Nursing and HealthCare, I have developed and implemented inter-professional models of care that are patient-oriented, resourceful, and evidence-based. I have a Master of Science in Aging and Health, a Nurse Practitioner certificate from Queen’s University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) from Brock University.

I am an active volunteer board member for an Ontario-GTA based based NPLC, and most recently The Bridge Hospice. I am passionate about improving care transitions and outcomes for patients and families across sectors and settings. I am also a vibrant and story-telling keynote speaker, and represented a Canadian Nurse experience of Medical Assistance in Dying internationally in Australia. I welcome the opportunity to connect with you and discuss joint ventures of interest, and always look forward to new adventure(s) and conversation(s).