During this complex time of healthcare changes Summit Healthcare has exceptional guidance from the Governing Board of Directors. Summit Healthcare’s Governing Board reflects our commitment to excellence with the vision and leadership to carry out our mission, “Trusted to deliver exceptional, compassionate care, close to home.”
The members of the Governing Board have a variety of professional expertise, medical backgrounds, and community service.
Paul Watson
Chairman
Paul Watson joined the Governing Board in 2002, and became chair in January of 2019. He served previously as the Vice Chair and as Chair of the Finance Committee. He recently retired from a career in public service including, Assistant County Manager/Economic Development Director for Navajo County and as Manager for the Towns of Snowflake and Pinetop-Lakeside. He received his A.A. degree from Mesa Community College and his B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University.
He has served on numerous boards, committees and councils, in the area and the state. Mr. Watson and his wife Lisa have lived in the area for over 40 years and raised their four children here. He has a passion for the area and would love to see the economy flourish to allow his and other families be able to return to live and work in the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona. He recognizes that outstanding healthcare is a key component to a strong and healthy economy and enjoys serving on the Governing Board.
Neil Traver
Vice Chair
Neil Traver is the APS Division Manager for Navajo and Northern Gila counties. A certified public accountant by training, Neil joined APS in financial operations in 2006. In 2010, he joined APS’ Fossil Division and moved to the Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City, where he oversaw the financial operations for Cholla and the Four Corners Power Plant near Farmington New Mexico. He was promoted into his current role in 2018, and manages the energy delivery for communities throughout Northeastern Arizona including Winslow, Snowflake, Taylor, Show Low, Payson and Star Valley.
Having grown up in St. John’s, Neil is grateful that APS afforded him the opportunity to return to the region. He is committed to the communities he serves and is active on a number of boards in addition to his role on the Summit Healthcare Foundation.
He is on the Show Low Chamber of Commerce board of directors, an ambassador with the Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce board of directors and is a class member in the 2018-19 White Mountain Leadership program. He also participates as a Boy Scout troop leader.
Neil enjoys anything outdoors and is an avid hunter, fisher, camper and skier. He and his wife, Beth, live in Snowflake with their three children.
Becky A. Thompson, M.D.
Secretary
Becky A. Thompson, M.D., became a member of the Active Medical Staff at Summit Healthcare in October, 1999 and joined the Governing Board in 2011.
Dr. Thompson attended Medical School at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona and completed her Residency as Chief Resident at Southern Illinois University in Quincy, Illinois. In 1999, Dr. Thompson started “Your Family Practice Team” in Show Low.
She has been an active member of the American Academy of Family Medicine since 1995 and has been a frequent Delegate in the academy’s congress. Dr. Thompson became American Academy of Family Medicine Fellow in 2014 and serves as Volunteer Faculty for University of Arizona’s Rural Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Thompson is married with 4 children.
John Corder
Board Member
John Corder became Governing Board in 2007. He is currently President of Corder Community Services. John retired after thirty six years in law enforcement and served as Chief of Police for twenty years for the City of Show Low. He grew up in Iowa and attended numerous law enforcement schools, academies, as well as Northland Pioneer College.
He is a life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police and past chair of the Show Low Chamber of Commerce Board.
In the past twenty five years he has been a member of and participated in many local groups and organizations. He has been appointed by two Governors to state boards and is a past President of the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police. Mr. Corder’s interests include classic cars, art and music. He and his wife Janet have two grown children and five grandchildren.
Doug Wright, D.O.
Board Member
Doug Wright, D.O., joined the Active Medical Staff at Summit Healthcare in November, 2000 and became a board member in 2015. Dr. Wright attended Medical School at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. His Internship was at Bi-County Community Hospital in Warren, Michigan and his Residency was at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
Chad Brimhall, M.D.
Chief of Staff
In Loving Memory of Neal Thompson
Neal Thompson was a valuable member of the Governing Board for over 20 years, serving since 2002. He was elected Chairman in 2003 and served in that capacity until 2014. During his time on the Board, he played an integral role in the addition, expansion and improvement of services to better meet the healthcare needs of our patients and the mission of Summit Healthcare.
We are thankful for his invaluable contribution to our organization and our community. We express our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
