The Bethany Group Governing Board sets the direction and vision of the organization. Its role is to provide leadership for the organization through a model of governance, which distinguishes its unique job from that of management. The Governing Board continually scans the spiritual, cultural, economic, and political environment in which The Bethany Group operates.
Members of the Governing Board consist of volunteers from in and around the community of Camrose.
The current Governing Board Members are:
- Scot Lorenson, Vice Chair (Acting Chair)
- Brenda McDermott, Secretary
- Elizabeth Bagdan
- Amber Davis
- Sharon Mickla
- Ron Pilger
- Cheryl Dechaine
- Sheila Niven
- Tyler Gandam
If you are interested in applying to join our Governing Board, please fill out this form: Board Member Application
If you are interested in applying to join our Foundation Board, please fill out this form: Foundation Board Member Application
Completed applications can be emailed to info@bethanygrp.ca or sent to the mailing address below.
Should you need to contact any member of the Governing Board, please direct your correspondence as follows:
The Bethany Group
4612 53 Street
Camrose AB T4V 1Y6
Attention: Executive Associate
or call 780-679-3015
Chief Executive Officer
Carla Beck, CEO, is the only employee of the Governing Board. The primary focus of the Office of the CEO is to lead the organization by maintaining positive relationships with clients, staff, Housing Management Body partners, municipal & provincial governments, and the public at large. This includes internal and external communications, public relations and community engagement activities.
Senior Director, Corporate Services
Judy Lowe is responsible for Human Resources, Disabilities Management, Financial Services, Payroll, Education and Information Technology & Systems Innovation.
Senior Director, Housing
Shannon Holtz has overall responsibility for lodges and housing in the Camrose, Flagstaff, Lacombe, Innisfail, and Wetaskiwin areas including Life Lease, Affordable Housing and Maintenance.
Director, Clinical Support & Accommodation Services
Tena Lansing is responsible for the operations of the Crossroads Day Program, Therapies & Pharmacy as well as Food Services, Housekeeping & Laundry.
Director, Health Services
Lisa Unteriner is responsible for the operations of Health Programs, including Rosehaven, Memory Lane, Louise Jensen, Faith House, Viewpoint and Bethany Meadows.
CEO Office
The CEO Office includes Michelle Wideman, Executive Associate; John Helm, Communications Advisor; and Melodie Stol, Stakeholder Relations.
Chaplaincy
Reporting to the CEO, Pastor Kevin Schwartz oversees the Chaplaincy team who provide invaluable support to residents, families, and staff.