District Board of Directors

El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) Board of Directors Biographies

The ECHD Board of Directors is composed of five publicly elected or appointed representatives. As a group, these representatives oversee the assets of the ECHD, including El Camino Hospital. The five District Board members also currently serve on the ten member governing board of El Camino Hospital, which manages El Camino Hospital operations.

The members of the Board of Directors of El Camino Hospital are listed on the El Camino Hospital website.


George O. Ting, MD

Image of George Ting, MD, Board Member of the El Camino Healthcare District

  • Current position on Board: Chair
  • Elected first full-term November 2018
  • Reappointed September 2022
  • Term expires November 2026
  • Resident of Los Altos Hills
  • Nephrologist
  • E-mail George O. Ting, MD

Carol A. Somersille, MD, FACOG

Image of Director Carol A. Somersille, MD

  • Current position on Board: Vice Chair
  • Elected for first term November 2020
  • Re-elected November 2024
  • Term expires November 2028
  • Resident of Mountain View
  • Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • E-mail Carol A. Somersille, MD

John L. Zoglin

Image of El Camino Healthcare District board of Directors member John L. Zoglin

  • Current position on Board: Secretary/Treasurer
  • First appointed March 2007
  • Elected for first full-term November 2008
  • Re-elected November 2012, Reappointed November 2016, Re-elected November 2020, Re-elected November 2024
  • Term expires November 2028
  • Resident of Los Altos
  • Technology and Marketing Professional
  • E-mail John Zoglin

Peter C. Fung, MD, MBA, MS, FACP, FAAN, FAHA

Image of El Camino Healthcare District member Peter C. Fung, MD, MS, FACP, FAAN, FAHA

  • Elected for first term November 2014
  • Re-elected November 2018, Reappointed September 2022
  • Term expires November 2026
  • Resident of Los Altos Hills
  • Neurologist specializing in stroke neurology and clinical neurophysiology
  • E-mail Peter C. Fung, MD

Julia E. Miller

Image of El Camino Healthcare District Board member Julia E. Miller

  • Elected for first term November 2012
  • Reappointed September 2016, Re-elected November 2020, Re-elected November 2024
  • Term expires November 2028
  • Resident of Sunnyvale
  • Retired, Lockheed Martin
  • Owner, Miller Enterprises
  • E-mail Julia Miller
ECHD Bylaws

The El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) is a separate governmental entity in and of itself, formed pursuant to The Local Health Care District Law (California Health and Safety Code Sections 32000 et seq.). The District is governed by its five elected Board members, and ultimately the Board and the District are answerable to the voters of the District.

Reimbursement and Compensation

Please visit the Reimbursement and Compensation Policy page for information about compensation, stipends and expense reimbursement policies and procedures. Director Compensation is defined in the ECHD Bylaws under Article IV Directors and Vacancies, Section 3, Director Compensation.

Further information about the compensation of public officials and employees can also be found on the California State Controller's Office website.