University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Board of Hospital Trustees
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Mason Van Houweling, Chief Executive Officer |
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Approve the reappointment and/or appointment of Laura Lopez-Hobbs, Christian Haase, and John Fildes, M.D. to the UMC Governing Board for a three-year term ending December 31, 2028; and take any action deemed appropriate. (Sitting as the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada Board of Hospital Trustees) (For possible action)
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BACKGROUND:
The Clark County Board of Commissioners, acting in its capacity as the UMC Board of Hospital Trustees enacted Clark County Ordinance No. 4145, establishing the UMC Governing Board. In accordance with the Ordinance, on December 7, 2013, the Board of Hospital Trustees approved and appointed a slate of nine members to the Governing Board. On May 6, 2025, the Clark County Code was amended by Ordinance No. 5242.
As dictated by Ordinance and Governing Board Bylaws, Members shall be selected by a majority vote of the Board of Hospital Trustees at a duly noticed public meeting and shall serve terms of three years. The Governing Board shall, by a majority vote, submit recommendations for replacement when a Board position has otherwise become vacant.
On November 6, 2025, a Special Nominating Committee Meeting was held to discuss and consider applications of all qualified candidates. From the lists of qualified individuals, the Special Nominating Committee recommended the following individuals for consideration to the UMC Governing Board: Laura Lopez-Hobbs, Christian Haase, John Fildes, M.D., Donald Burnette, Richard McCann, and Bobbette Bond.
At its November 19, 2025, meeting, the UMC Governing Board reviewed all eligible applicants for appointment and/or reappointment and voted to recommend the following three individuals to the Board of Hospital Trustees for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028: Laura Lopez-Hobbs, Christian Haase, and John Fildes, M.D.