The Regina Humane Society is a non-profit registered charity governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Directors are elected to the Board at the Annual General Meeting and when vacancies occur through the year, are appointed by the Board.
The role of the Board is to provide governance oversight for the Regina Humane Society (RHS). In all but exceptional circumstances, Directors are not expected to carry out a hands-on management role.
The Board of Directors hires the Executive Director who hires the Management Team to run the day-to-day shelter operations and implement the strategic plan. The RHS Board of Directors is a volunteer board and no member of the Board receives compensation to perform their Board role.
In addition to demonstrating a base of compassion for animals, the Board of Directors is actively recruited to bring a wide range of specific competencies and professional expertise to the organization.
They are elected to the Board at the annual general meeting and when vacancies occur throughout the year, are appointed by the Board.
| President | Chris Taschuk | IT Executive and Entrepreneur, Retired |
| Vice-President | Timothy F. Huber, K.C., B.A., J.D. | Deputy Executive Director, Law Society of Saskatchewan |
| Treasurer | Lou Beatch, CPA, CMA, CA | Lou Beatch, CPA, Professional Corporation |
| Directors | Patricia Warsaba, K.C. | Lawyer, Retired |
| Kim Carroll, CPA, CMA | Independent Consultant | |
| Dr. Melissa Hunchak, DVM | Veterinarian, Careport Animal Hospital | |
| Steve Miller, B.Admin, PMP | Human Resources, Health & Safety Manager, Degelman Industries | |
| David Kim Jones, B.A.(Hon), M.A., LL.B | Senior Crown Prosecutor, Saskatchewan Justice, Retired | |
| Cathy Joyner, BHEc, MPA | HR Professional, Retired | |
| Jennifer Zalusky | Medical/Surgical Sales Representative, Stryker Canada | |
| Svetlana Cooney, MBA | Digital/Marketing Professional, Sask Energy | |
| Michelle Hunter | Business Consultant | |
| Terry Bachinski | Project Manager, Retired |
Assists the Board of Directors and Management to fulfill its oversight responsibilities by reviewing all aspects of the Board’s governance framework to ensure that the Board functions in an effective and efficient manner that successfully supports the operations of the Regina Humane Society (RHS).
Board Committee Chair
Chris Taschuk, P.Eng.
Board Committee Member
Vice President, Tim Huber, B.A., J.D.
Management Committee Member
Lisa Koch, B.Ed.
Provides oversight of RHS accounting and financial reporting processes, systems of internal accounting and financial controls, risk management, investment policy and the audits of the Company’s financial statements.
Board Committee Chair
Treasurer, Lou Beatch, CPA, CA, CMA
Board Committee Members
Kim Carroll, CPA, CMA
External Committee Members
Brenda Johnson, CPA, CGA
Management Committee Members
Lisa Koch, B.Ed.
Sharon Swanson, CPA, CA
Assists RHS by providing guidance and counsel first to the RHS management team, and secondly to the Board regarding human resources (HR) functions as they pertain to the day-to-day operations and strategy of the RHS respectively.
Board Committee Chair
Cathy Joyner, BHEc, MPA
Management Committee Members
Lisa Koch, B.Ed.
External Committee Members
Bobbie-Lee Zeiben, BA, CPHR
Cortnie Jacobson, B.Admin., CPHR
Donna Kane, B.Ed., CPHR, CEC
Dawn Anaquod, MHRM, BBA, CPHR, ACC
Deanna Milton, BAdmin, CPHR
Reviews existing RHS position statements on issues pertaining to the treatment of animals and recommend revisions where appropriate; and further to broaden the scope of issues and develop position statements for review and approval by the Board of Directors.
Board Committee Chair
Kim Jones, B.A. (Honours), M.A., LLB
Board Committee Members
Gayl Hipperson
Jennifer Zaluksy
External Committee Member
Louise Yates, B. V/T Ed., M.B.A.
Management Committee Members
Lisa Koch, B.Ed.
Lindsay West, B.Sc.
Lisa Koch, B.Ed.
Executive Director
Bill Thorn
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Lindsay West, B.Sc
Director of Operations
Dr. Katherine Ball, DVM, PhD
Director of Veterinary Care
Sharon Swanson, CPA, CA
Director of Finance and Administration
Karen Mercier, CFRE, B.Ed
Director of Philanthropy