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Homeland Housing is governed by a Board of thirteen Directors elected from member municipalities. The Board of Directors provides the governance, vision, and strategic direction for Homeland Housing.
Board Chair
Town of Red Water
Dwayne has over 25 years of experience as a small business owner and is active in his community as a youth leader, mentor, and coach/ referee of several sports for teens.
Dwayne was elected to Redwater Council in a by-election in 2018.
Dwayne observes that for many, the “golden years” are not seen as such. Seniors need to have quality housing, supports, programs and services that enhance their quality of life so that these can be their “golden years,” which is why he chose to be a board member.
In his spare time, Dwayne loves to play any sport, particularly team sports. Mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and camping in the mountains are favorite things to do. Time with family and
our first grandchild are precious.
Vice Chair Person
Maurice has lived in Morinville for over 37 years—the last 12 alongside his wife Melissa and their two boys Everett and Emerson. Maurice earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Alberta in 2009 and has worked as an educator and mental health professional for the past 20 years. Maurice currently works as a School Councillor where he supports students and families who traverse significant
Maurice credits his passion for volunteerism and strong civic values to his parents, teachers and mentors who give selflessly to their community. Maurice prides himself on approaching each situation with the highest degree of empathy and compassion and believes there is a place for his skills and strengths on the Board of Directors for Homeland Housing. Maurice is honoured to serve as a Board Member for Homeland Housing and vows to continue the hard work and advocasy of his predecessors to ensure our elders have quality and affordable housing now and in the future.
Town of Westlock
Laura Morie grew up in Westlock and was a small business owner working as a Financial Consultant for 22 years until 2020. Today she owns a production company that helps build and distribute online content.
For the past two decades, in Westlock and beyond, she has been an avid volunteer in a number of roles. Laura says, “Volunteering is voting everyday for the kind of community you want to live in.” She has extensive board and governance experience and has served in many leadership capacities within her volunteer roles both locally and provincially.
Laura believes that great communities grow and are built deliberately and strategically with a future ready focus. Laura feels very fortunate to have grown up in this town, with incredible leaders as role models, who invested in and were inspired to build community. She feels strongly that community growth and innovation come from great ideas combined with good governance and execution. She uses her skills, experience and enthusiasm to serve the community she loves.
Laura is a mother of two boys, an amateur chef, a writer, and developer of leadership courses; her interests also include volunteering, especially in youth leadership.
Board Member
Village of Clyde
Donna along with her husband Tom and two teenaged girls have lived in the village of Clyde since the summer of 2016. Donna is the Executive Director for a non-profit organization in the Town of Westlock and is in her second term as a councillor for the Village of Clyde.
Donna is honoured to be a board member for Homeland Housing. She wants to see seniors looked after, safe, to have quality lives, an affordable place to call home, and a strong support system to help them live their best lives.
Donna has spent many hours volunteering in her community on various boards and groups. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, music, cooking, and camping. Most of all Donna loves spending time with her family, friends and her ten beautiful grand children.
Board Member
Town of Gibbons
Background and Residency:
Sharla was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and has lived in many communities in Canada and Australia. Sharla and her husband, Kurt, were drawn to Gibbons in 2014 by its small-town environment and strong sense of community, choosing it as their permanent home after her husband’s medical retirement from the military. Sharla and Kurt have been together for 28 years and have three adult children.
Professional and Educational Experience:
Professionally, Sharla holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Human Resources Management. Her career background in human resources management and administration provides valuable experience in organizational management, policy, and financial oversight.
Sharla was elected to the Gibbons Town Council in 2025.
Interests and Community Focus:
As an advocate for veterans and older adults, Sharla is acutely aware of the challenges they face. Sharla is the primary caregiver for an adult child, her husband, and her disabled mother, who now resides with the family.
In her free time, Sharla enjoys researching, continuous learning, reading, baking, and crafting. Her personal interests reflect her commitment to being well-informed and engaged. Her primary focus for public service is ensuring transparent governance and responsible stewardship. Sharla enjoys helping others and volunteering but prefers to do so quietly and anonymously.
Board Member
City of St. Albert
St. Albert resident since 1989. Married to husband Cliff and raised our children in St. Albert. Re-elected to City Council in 2025 for a second term.
Board Member
Town of Bon Accord
Lynn retired in December 1996 after a 35-year career as a Registered Nurse. Lynn has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and worked many different acute care areas for Alberta Health Services including various surgery units, ICU and at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional centre.
As a Community Care Case Manager with Alberta Health Services, Lynn gained an appreciation for how difficult it is for the elders to find suitable, affordable accommodations and that just a small number of personal supports can help to keep the elders in their home communities.
Lynn was elected to Bon Accord Council in 2017.
As a board member, Lynn continues to advocate for suitable and affordable housing and supports in each community served by Homeland Housing.
Lynn enjoys a long daily walk with her dogs. She also enjoys spending time with family and is enjoying 11 grandchildren!
Sturgeon County
Kristin Toms is a dedicated public servant and a current Councillor for Division Two in Sturgeon County, Alberta. First elected in 2019, she brings extensive experience in communications, marketing, and business management to her role. Prior to her election, Toms played a crucial role in expanding her family’s wealth management business, gaining deep insights into various industries and best business practices.
Educationally, Toms holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Alberta and a Public Relations Diploma from Grant MacEwan University. She also possesses an investment advisor designation from the Canadian Securities Institute. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident as she actively seeks new educational opportunities to enhance her professional skills.
On a personal note, Kristin is a single mother to two children, Maddix and Mitchell. She enjoys gardening, cooking, and the gym. An animal lover, her household pets outnumber the human family members.
Westlock County
Coming Soon.
Westlock County
Francis was elected as councilor for the County of Westlock and joined the Homeland Housing board to help out on the great work being done.
His family has lived in the Westlock area for generations, he would like to help with the Board by taking care of the elderly and set a plan for when he moves into the lodge.
He is married with three children. He has volunteered for over 20 years with two fire departments and is part owner of a local business.
Board Member
MD Lesser Slave River
Lester was raised in the Westlock area and is currently a 4th generation resident of the Cross Lake community. After a rewarding career owning and operating a geological exploration company, Lester retired from exploration work in 2014 to focus on building up one of Alberta’s largest Scottish Highland cattle operations. Lester and his wife Yvonne are very proud of their Fuzzy Wuzzy Cattle Company cattle herd and its genetics.
In 2025 Lester joined the MD of Lesser Slave River as a Division 1 Councillor to better serve his community.
It was a natural fit for Lester to become the MD of Lesser Slave River’s representative on the Homeland Housings board as his compassion for seniors’ advocacy, coupled with the knowledge and caring he acquired as a result of his mom having a long career as a registered nurse at Westlock’s long-term care meshes well with Homeland Housing’s objectives of providing seniors with quality, safe and affordable housing.
Board Member
Westlock County
Jon and his wife, Kim, have called Westlock home since 2004. From the very beginning, they found it to be a welcoming community full of opportunity. They’ve loved raising their two daughters in a small town and have always sought to give back through volunteering and public service.
Jon’s work history in the Town started with a decade of pastoral service. Then, when Kim began to pursue her career in nursing, Jon transitioned into being the primary, at-home caregiver for their daughters. His later re-entry into the workforce saw him take on a few new part-time roles: Alberta Marriage Commissioner, Elementary Educational Assistant and finally, Councilor with the Town of Westlock (2021). Two years into his first term, a by-election was called and Jon was successfully elected to serve out the remainder of the term as Westlock’s mayor. He is honoured to work alongside the other municipal leaders who have been appointed to the Homeland Housing Board.
Jon’s favourite title to hold in the community though, is that of “Coach”. For over 18 years, he’s been an active mentor with youth football, basketball, and swim club in the Town of Westlock.
Board Member
Town of Legal
Bio coming soon.