Board of Directors and Past Presidents

Since its inception in 1966, the Ranch Ehrlo Society has been governed by a volunteer board of directors. These volunteers contribute a significant amount of time to assist in the direction of programs and services for youth and their families.

In recognition of this volunteer contribution and commitment to children, Ranch Ehrlo established a policy in the mid-1980's whereby residences and group homes were named after past presidents. The board members subscribe to the Ranch Ehrlo philosophy: develop a concept of social nourishment as a primary means to counteract the effects of abuse and neglect. The Ranch Ehrlo Society is dedicated to the provision of quality residential treatment services for children, youth and young adults, who are experiencing a range of social issues.

Board of Directors 2007-2008

Donna Welke (Chair Person)
Retired Assistant Grain Commissioner

Tim Young (Past Chair Person)
General Manager, Young’s Equipment, Inc

Deborah Jordan (Vice Chair Person)
Director of Acute & Emergency Services, Sask. Health

Gerald Fiske (Treasurer)
Fiske Consulting

Allyce Herle (Secretary)
Community Development Counsellor

Perry Bellegarde
Consultant, First Nations Programs

Punam Burnett
Executive Partner, Paradigm Consulting

Cyril Kesten
Professor, Faculty of Education

Judith May
Vice President of Customer Services, SaskPower

Dale Chastkiewicz
Chair, Ehrlo Community Services

David Doncaster
Corporal, RCMP

Harvey Lammer
Ranch Ehrlo Senate appointment

Lauri Morin
Staff Sergeant, Children’s Justice Centre

Dr. David Schantz
Dean, Faulty of Social Work

Carrie Bourassa
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Science
First Nations University

Daniel L’Heureux
Shipper/Receiver, Superstore

Prince Albert Board Members

Liza Brown
Educator, SUNTEP

Donalda Hansen
Principal Vickers School

Corman Park Board Members

Lynn Samson
Retired Teacher

Patricia Cook
Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority

Ranch Ehrlo Society Past Presidents
and Board Chairs

1966 - 67 Lorne Mitchell
1967 - 68 Hugh Rorison
1968 - 70 Chuck Jillings
1970 - 71 Rev. Owen Still
1971 - 73 Harold McKay
1973 Bill Esaw
1974 Bill Woodward
1974 - 76 Alex Wilson
1976 - 78 Ron Kruzeniski
1978 - 80 John Schaller
1980 - 82 Glenn Jewison
1982 - 84 John Hudson
1984 - 86 Doug Lee
1986 - 87 Jill Hilsden
1987 - 88 Gerry Liski
1988 - 91 Glenn Jewison
1991 - 93 Alex Guy
1993 - 95 Frank Flegel
1995 - 97 Denise Appleton
1997 - 99 Mario Dalla-Vicenza
1999 - 01 Del Robertson
2001 - 03 R. W. Peterson
2003 - 05 Keith Rever
2005 - 07 Tim Young