North Broward Hospital District Board Elects New Leadership

FORT LAUDERDALE – The North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners, the governing body of Broward Health, has elected its new slate of officers, continuing its mission to provide leadership and oversight for one of the county’s most important healthcare systems. 

At the July 30 board meeting, commissioners unanimously voted businessman Paul Tanner as chair, education consultant and former principal of Christian Life Academy, Stacy Angier as vice chair, and Jonathan Hage, founder of Charter Schools USA as secretary/treasurer. 

“These elections ensure continuity of leadership,” said Shane Strum, Broward Health President and CEO. “We are deeply grateful to our commissioners for their unwavering commitment to serving our community, and we look forward to their ongoing leadership as we continue shaping the future of our healthcare system.” 

Meet the Officers 

• Paul Tanner – A Fort Lauderdale resident, Tanner has served on the board since 2022 and was vice chair since 2023. He is the founder of Las Olas Capital Advisors, with a track record of sourcing and raising more than $2.5 billion in capital over the past decade. 

• Stacy Angier – A Margate resident, Angier joined the board in 2018 and served as chair from 2021–2023. The former principal of Christian Life Academy now works as an education consultant. 

• Jonathan Hage – A Fort Lauderdale resident, Hage has been a commissioner since 2021 and secretary/treasurer since 2023. He is the founder and CEO of Charter Schools USA, serving 80,000 students across 100 schools in five states. 

Other Commissioners 

The board also includes Immediate Past Chair Christopher Pernicano, Nancy Stamper, Ray Berry, and newly appointed Jennifer Nicole. 

• Christopher Pernicano – Chief Technology Officer of Synergist Technology, specializing in AI governance and compliance; on the board since 2021. 

• Nancy Stamper – Coral Springs resident, partner at Birnbaum, Lippman & Gregoire, PLLC, board-certified appellate attorney; commissioner since 2017. 

• Ray Berry – Davie resident and founder/CEO of Health Business Solutions, LLC, with more than 30 years in healthcare management; commissioner since 2018. 

• Jennifer Nicole – Appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in June 2025. A Fort Lauderdale attorney and shareholder at Gunster, she has also chaired the Broward County Housing Authority and served on multiple nonprofit boards. 

The North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners meets regularly to oversee Broward Health’s operations, finances, and strategic planning, ensuring that the public healthcare system remains accessible, accountable, and effective for residents across the region.