Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 3, 2017

The Kootenai Health Foundation recently honored Ron McIntire with the Visionary Leadership Award for his service to the Foundation and community. “Ron McIntire has given and contin- ues to give such important support to Kootenai Health and our community, it is a pleasure to recognize the legacy he has built here by giving him the Visionary Leadership Award,” said Jon Ness, CEO of Kootenai Health. “Health care in our community truly would not be where it is today without Ron’s involvement.” The Visionary Leadership Award honors those whose insightful leadership and innovative think- ing significantly improved Kootenai Health and health care in our com- munity. Recipients of the award helped to lay the foundation for today’s advancements, and their de- termination continues to encourage and inspire the community. Committed to serving his community “Ron McIntire has a remarkable com- mitment to the mission of Kootenai Health and to the people of our region,” said Peter Wagstaff, chairman of the Kootenai Health Foundation board. “He made significant con- tributions during his two years as Foundation board chairman, including a focus on emergency services and cardiac care. Ron’s six years of board service were marked by his willingness to mentor his colleagues in the field of health care giving. His continued exemplary support of the annual Festival of Trees, to benefit Kootenai Health, is recognized throughout our community.” McIntire joined the Kootenai Health Foundation board of direc- tors in 2006. In 2010 he was named chairman of the board, and he served until 2012. McIntire; his family; and his business, Super 1 Foods, are recognized as steadfast supporters of Kootenai Health and have been generous donors to the Kootenai Health Foundation since 1995. In ad- dition, McIntire served as the mayor of Hayden from 2000 to 2016. RonMcIntire Named Visionary Leader Thanks for your support! The Kootenai Health Foundation held its 28th annual golf tournament at Circling Raven Golf Course in May. This year’s tournament raised $51,500 to benefit the Kootenai Health Emergency and Surgical Services expansion. How to help You can make an impact by contacting the Kootenai Health Foundation at (208) 625-4489 or visiting KH.org/foundation . As a community leader and a loyal advocate for expanding health care services to meet the community’s growing needs, McIntire was a major benefactor of Kootenai Health’s Heart Center in 2004 and its Family Birth Center in 2014. McIntire is known as a gentle, humble man. His selfless dedication to his family, his church and his com- munity is a source of inspiration to all who know him. “In our careers, few people have a great impact on the business com- munity. In our lives, few people consistently show genuine, deep com- passion. Ron is that rare person who does both,” said Liese Razzeto, chair of the Kootenai Health board. “It really is an honor to be able to recognize him with Kootenai Health’s Visionary Leadership Award.” FOUNDATION 20