Board of Directors
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.
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.
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Board Chair
Natalie is the City of St. Albert Council appointee to the Homeland Housing Board of directors. Elected in 2017 and through a commitment to social, environmental, and economic sustainability, Natalie’s actions on St. Albert Council have included strengthening supports for vulnerable persons within St. Albert and supporting sustainable development. She also holds the unique honour of championing the first motion within an Alberta municipality to ban the practice of “conversion therapy”.
In addition to her role on Council, she is an MBA candidate at Athabasca University and was selected as a recipient of the 2019-2020 Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship. Prior to her role on City Council, she supported seniors wishing to safely age in place through her role at the North Edmonton Seniors Association.
Board Vice-Chair
Town of Westlock
Clem is the Vice-Chair of the Homeland Housing Board and is an active community advocate and Westlock Town Councilor. He became involved with Seniors Housing in 1984 as a board member with the Westlock Seniors Foundation.
During his years as a board member with the Westlock Foundation, he promoted collaborative partnerships with local and provincial governments, regional health authorities and surrounding communities. Clem is proud of the growth and accomplishments, including the addition of 130 units of supportive housing for Smithfield and Pembina Lodges.
Clem’s greatest professional accomplishment came when Westlock Foundation amalgamated with Sturgeon Foundation to form Homeland Housing. Although change is sometimes hard to accept, this was a great and successful accomplishment and shows how the great things communities can do when they come together to support the needs of seniors.
Board Member
County of Westlock
Brian retired from TELUS in 2000 after 35 years as Business Development Director. In 2005 he became the Chief Administrative Officer for Westlock and District Housing, and in 2013 interim Chief Administrative Officer of the Westlock Foundation.
Brian has a very strong financial background and has managed budgets in the private and not-for-profit sectors. During his nine years with Westlock and District Housing Brian gained invaluable operational experience that supports his role as a board member. He is a strong advocate for seniors and believes they deserve a safe, friendly, home setting during their retirement.
Brian is married with two adult children. His daughter lives in St. Louis, Missouri and his son lives in Lloydminster, Alberta. In his spare time, Brian enjoys anything outdoors, including golf, fishing, hunting and outdoor photography.
Board Member
Town of Legal
Carol was elected to Legal Town Council in 2012. In 2013 she was appointed to the Sturgeon Foundation Board and has been an active member of the board throughout the amalgamation and transition to what is now Homeland Housing.
Being a lifelong resident of the Town of Legal, Carol has deep roots in Legal and feels seniors are a key pillar of the community. Being part of the Homeland Housing Board has provided Carol the opportunity to advocate for seniors in Legal and region, assisting in shaping quality homes and innovative services being provided to the seniors of Sturgeon County, Westlock County and Lesser Slave River.
Carol is an active member of the community, volunteering on several community boards. With being active in Legal it has become an ambition of Carol’s to create a legacy that their child and someday grandchildren will be proud of. She loves to see the community rally together and form a proud, warm, and driven town, a place we all can call home!
Board Member
County of Westlock
Dennis has spent his entire life in Westlock County. He grew up on the farm and spent 20 plus years working in construction throughout northern Alberta. The rest of his time was spent farming full time. He semi-retired about nine years ago.
Dennis is serving as a second term Councilor with the County of Westlock. He is very happy to be part of Homeland Housings board and is very pleased with the amalgamation of the two boards.
He is presently still on the farm with his partner Maggie.
Board Member
Town of Clyde
Doug is retired from Fortis Alberta (Westlock) where he worked as a Power Lineman.
Doug has been a part of the Village of Clyde all his life. Doug was elected to Village of Clyde Council in 1992 and for all but three years he is still a Village Councilor.
Doug was a member of Westlock Foundation Board before the foundation amalgamated with Sturgeon Foundation to form Homeland Housing. Doug enjoys sitting as a board member, he believes that our Seniors Housing is a large and needed component of the community.
Doug enjoys his winter vacations in the south, fishing with friends and family.
Board Member
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.
Board Member
Town of Gibbons
Jean was educated in England, married there, and emigrated to Canada with husband and two children in 1974.
Lived and worked in the farming community in Grande Prairie and eventually moved to Gibbons where she lived for 30 plus years. She was offered a position at Alberta Hospital and rose to the level of Executive Assistant to the Director of Nursing.
Jean was elected Town Councilor for the Town of Gibbons in 2003 and re-elected in 2017.
As a Councilor Jean had the opportunity to become a board member on the newly formed Homeland Housing. Jean is a senior who sees the importance of providing safe, quality, and affordable housing for seniors. Jean knows this is an important and a crucial Board that is vital to the wellbeing of all seniors.
Jean is an active community member, loves gardening, is a member of the Sturgeon Historical Society, President and member of the Sturgeon Unity Singers and a member of the Anglican Church.
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!
Board Member
Town of Westlock
Ralph was born and raised in Westlock. After a 37-year career in the operations and management of the electrical system with TransAlta Corporation he and his wife MaryAnne returned home to look after their aging parents. He was elected as the Mayor of Westlock October 2013
Ralph and MaryAnne life together revolve around family. They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren that live nearby. We enjoy camping, gardening, adventures and being together.
Ralph believes strongly in the adage that the community raises the child. Many of the seniors that reside with Homeland Housing are the moms, dads, aunties, uncles, friends and neighbours that helped raise me. Being on the Board with Homeland Housing allows me to give back to them.
“I know they are counting on me to look after them and provide the services and supports for a high quality of life.” I take that seriously.
Board Member
Lesser Slave Lake
Sandra and her husband have run a cow/calf operation for 32 years near Flatbush. Sandra is a hairdresser by trade and ran her own hair salon for many years in Westlock. After their two boys were born, she stayed home, ran a hair salon out of her home and helped out on the farm.
She was elected to the MD of Lesser Slave River council in the fall of 2017.
Sandra values being a board member for Homeland Housing. She wants to see seniors looked after and having quality, safe, affordable housing, and a strong support system to help them live their best lives.
Sandra has spent many hours volunteering in her community on various boards and groups. In her spare time, she enjoys beading, sewing, her circuit machine and just about any craft out there to play with. She also enjoys camping and time spent with family and friends.
