Executive Committee

Santiago D. Chambers, Sr. is the Director of Plant Operations for UCI Health - Los Alamitos for almost 3 years now. Prior to this, Santiago worked for UCI Health -Fountain Valley for 4 years, Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance and San Pedro Medical Centers as the South Bay Manager of Safety, Security, Parking and Disaster for 2 years and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for 10 years as the Director of Support Services and Hospital Safety Officer.

Santiago is a Certified Healthcare Safety Professional and Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional with many other professional licenses and certifications related to safety, security, hazmat, emergency preparedness and fire and life safety.

Santiago has a Master's in Healthcare Administration (MHA) and a BS in Health and Human Services both from the University of Arizona Global Campus. Santiago served two terms from 2021 - Current as the CSHE State Vice President and from 2018-2020 as the Los Angeles Chapter President of CSHE and previously served as the Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President of the Orange County Chapter of CSHE. Santiago has been a member of CSHE since 2005.

Santiago served in the US Navy and has been married for 30 years with two adult daughters and a son in the US Marines.

Mr. Peterson brings 20+ years of experience in healthcare facilities management and more than 30 years in facilities and construction management. Prior to relocating to the Central Coast, he worked at Adventist Health St. Helena. His responsibilities have included oversight of Plant Operations, Environmental Services, Linen, Safety, Patient Transport, Transportation, Emergency Management, Construction, Environment of Care, Security and Grounds.

Responsibilities at St. Helena included managing a private water company serving over 200 residents and a sewer plant serving the community of Deer Park.

Mr. Peterson holds or has held the following certifications: Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM), Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), Senior Certified Healthcare Mechanic (MECH), FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800, and FEMA ATC 20 Post Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings.

During his free time, Mr. Peterson enjoys hunting, fishing, bowling and riding his motorcycle. He has been active with Willits Kiwanis and has served on the Board for 8 years. He has organized and participated in 7 mission trips to support and improve the facilities and operating structures of hospitals and orphanages in Honduras.

Education and affiliations
Mr. Peterson is a Licensed California General Building Contractor, Electrical Contractor, and a previous member of the Local 551 Electrical Union. He is also a member of the California Society for Healthcare Engineers (CSHE), currently serving as Treasurer on the Executive Board.

Member of the California Society for Healthcare Engineers

Member of the American Society for Healthcare Engineers

I began my engineering career in 1994 as a stationary engineer working at a premier 36-story Class A high-rise office building. In 2004, I transitioned into healthcare engineering field holding different positions from Engineer to Project Manager/Construction Manager to Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering, and since July 2022, I’ve proudly served as Director of Engineering at Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center. I’ve had the privilege of serving as Vice President of the CSHE Northeastern Chapter starting in 2020, and I’m honored to be its current President since 2023. My journey has been deeply shaped by my involvement with CSHE and ASHE, and I’m truly grateful for the mentorship, support, and professional community they’ve provided.

Joe Brothman brings a decade of unwavering commitment and professionalism to the California Society for Healthcare Engineers (CSHE). Currently holding the position of President of the CSHE Orange County Chapter and serving as the Chair of the CSHE Education Committee, Joe plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's trajectory.

With nearly ten years of active involvement, Joe has served in key leadership roles as both a chapter Vice President and President. His tenure reflects a practical and impactful contribution to the evolution of healthcare engineering practices in the region.

Joe has successfully led various significant events, including the recent SoCal Seminar, showcasing his ability to organize and deliver successful initiatives that foster knowledge-sharing within the healthcare engineering community. Currently, he is channeling his expertise into chairing this year's Annual Institute, demonstrating his commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

In addition to his roles within CSHE, Joe is the Director of General Services at UCI Medical Center in Orange, California. His hands-on experience in the healthcare sector brings a practical perspective to his leadership roles within CSHE, ensuring alignment with industry standards and practical applicability.

Joe Brothman's leadership is characterized by inclusivity, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. As he guides CSHE into the future, Joe continues to advocate for positive change, inspiring growth and progress within the healthcare engineering community.