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Southeast College Welcomes New Board Members

Southeast College is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Board Members: Jeff St Onge (Moosomin), Shirley Blyth (Whitewood) and Rob Stephanson (Weyburn) as appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. With these three new appointments, the Board is once again at full capacity including existing members: John Williams (Estevan), Jeff Ward (Estevan), Judy Okanee (Estevan) and Levi Paradis (Weyburn). These appointments fill vacancies left by Trevor Tessier, who relocated outside the region and the retirements of Heather Vermeersch and Barb Compton. John Williams and Jeff Ward’s terms have been extended by an additional three years.

John Williams, Board Chair, expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointments, stating, “On behalf of the Board of Governors, I extend a warm welcome to Jeff, Shirley and Rob. Their appointments come at a pivotal time for Southeast College, and their wealth of knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in guiding our institution forward. We look forward to their contributions as we work together to fulfill our commitment to serving the educational needs of our region and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.”

Jeff St Onge

A long-time resident of the rural Moosomin area, Jeff recently retired after a 35-year career in the education sector. His experience spans classroom teaching, technology consulting, and leadership roles including Division Superintendent. A dedicated community advocate, Jeff has worked tirelessly to integrate education into the heart of local life in Moosomin.

Shirley Blyth

Shirley’s extensive career in healthcare includes roles ranging from direct nursing care to leadership positions within provincial, federal, and First Nations settings. She has also mentored nursing students in practicum settings and brings board experience with both a condominium corporation and the Community Health Nurses of Canada.

Rob Stephanson

Rob’s career encompasses a range of accounting and business leadership roles, including Partner at Doane Grant Thornton LLP, Controller, and Head Instructor for a business program. He has served on numerous boards and committees, and dedicated more than 20 years as a Councilor for the City of Weyburn.

Jody Holzmiller, CEO & President of Southeast College says “We are delighted to welcome Jeff, Shirley, and Rob to the Southeast College Board of Governors. Their diverse backgrounds in education, healthcare, and accounting will greatly enrich our discussions and decision-making. Together with our existing members, we have assembled a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the mission and vision of Southeast College as a cornerstone of opportunity and excellence in our communities.”