Saskatoon Health Region
Our Governing Body

Jim Rhode, Chairperson

Jim Rhode of Saskatoon is president and owner of Davis Machine Company (1960) Ltd.

Previously, Jim was co-founder and co-owner of Octane Restaurant and Triton All-Terrain in Saskatoon. His community involvement includes various positions within the Entrepreneur Organization Saskatoon Chapter, and currently serves as vice president of the Canadian Progress Club – Saskatoon Downtown.  Jim is a board member of the Royal University Hospital Foundation and has held executive positions with the 2004 Nokia Brier and the 2006 Potash Corp Vanier Cup.  After surviving a severe motor vehicle accident in early 2007, Jim’s first-hand experience of patient care in all three of Saskatoon’s hospitals has inspired him to give back to the system that cared for him.

Colleen Christensen, Vice Chairperson

Colleen Christensen resides in Saskatoon and works as the Assistant Director of the Feeds Innovation Institute, University of Saskatchewan.  For a number of years, Colleen was employed at the Canadian Light Source Inc. as a Lifesciences Industrial Liaison scientist and BioMedical Imaging and Therapy project manager.  She was also the general manager of Saskatoon Colostrum Company for two years.  Colleen is currently a Board of Directors member of 212822 Saskatchewan Ltd. (Boffins Food Services) and a steering committee member of the ABIC (Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference) 2010.  She was also a member of the Canadian Light Source Inc. Beam Teams (BioMedical Imaging and Therapy Beamline and MidlR Beamline) and a conference organizing member of the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce Health 2020 Conference.  Colleen was previously involved as a member with the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce Health Opportunities Committee and the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, Mayo Clinic Delegation.

Gary Beaudin

Gary Beaudin of Saskatoon works as a consultant with the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.  Previously, he was employed with the Saskatoon Health Region as a consultant for Addictions and Mental Health and Public Health Services in the area of health Disparity Research.  Gary also worked for the Saskatoon Tribal Council as the first Executive Director of White Buffalo Youth Lodge and program coordinator at the STC Family Centre.  His community involvement includes assisting with community youth soccer, committee member with the Aboriginal Advisory Services Committee with Sask. Sport; he was also a member of the race relations committee with City of Saskatoon.  Gary also participated as a board member with the Community Health Services Assoc. (CHSA), Saskatoon Health Region Ethics Committee, Saskatoon French School Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services.

Randy Donauer

Randy Donauer of Saskatoon is currently the Director of Helps Ministry, and a deacon at the Saskatoon Christian Centre Church.  He is also owner/director of Boat Safe Saskatoon.  Previously, Randy was a supervisor with the Citizenship and Immigration office in Saskatoon.  He is also an executive member of the Saskatoon Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Committee.  For several years, Randy was a coach with the Saskatoon Minor Basketball Association.

Douglas Finnie

In 2005 Doug Finnie retired from a lengthy career with Royal Bank of Canada and Canadian Western Bank.  He has been a member of the Saskatoon Regional Health Authority since 2005.  He is also a director of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and Saskatchewan Association of health Organizations.  He served as Chairperson of St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation and has been on the Board of St. Paul’s Hospital.  Doug’s board service includes the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, University of Saskatchewan Senate and Saskatoon United Way.  His diverse work experience includes financial, human resources, sales and systems management in Montreal, Winnipeg, New York, Regina, Saskatoon and Toronto.  He is a graduate of McGill University (MBA) and University of Manitoba (B. Comm.).  Doug is married to Jane and together they have three children and five grandsons.

J.R. (Ross) Huckle

Ross Huckle of Saskatoon is the owner of Huckle Resources Plus.  He served in the Canadian Forces over 20 years as s fighter pilot and Senior Staff Officer, serving in five provinces and in Europe.  He holds an Engineering degree from the University of Saskatchewan.  For several years he was Manager of Marketing/Customer Service at SaskEnergy.  Ross was also active as a councillor for the town of Raymore and as a vice-president of the Raymore Recreation Board.  For two terms he was president of the Baden-Soellingen Officers Mess.  Ross served on several committees and boards, including Franchise Network (FranNet), SaskEnergy and City of Saskatoon/SaskEnergy Technical Planning Committee.

Frank Lukowich

Frank Lukowich of Saskatoon works as an Investment Advisor.  He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan and two diplomas from the Dale Carnegie Training Program.

Donald Ravis

Donald Ravis of Saskatoon is President and Owner of Shelter Developments Corp. and a former Member of Parliament.  He is Director for LEAD Saskatoon Futures Inc. and a Saskatchewan Director for the Canadian Forces Liaison Council.  Donald is Chairperson for the Waskesiu Community Council and is a Director of the Waskesiu Foundation.  He is a board member for Habitat for Humanity and TCU Place and is past chair of The Saskatoon Community Foundation and Leadership Saskatoon.  Donald has volunteered as a canvasser for the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society and the Kidney Foundation.

Marilyn Scott

Marilyn Scott lives in Humboldt and is a retired lawyer.  She was Chairperson of the Employment Insurance Board of Referees for the Saskatchewan Regional Division and a Director of the Public Legal Educational Association.  Marilyn is a member of the Humboldt Relay for Life organizing committee and sat on the awards committee for the Quill Plains Dance Festival.  She also led and guided the first Humboldt Girl Guide Company.  She has been a Director for Farm Credit Canada and the Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan boards, and was Chairperson and board member of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Foundation for six years.  Marilyn is a member of the Canadian Bar and Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association.

Michael Stensrud

Michael Stensrud of Saskatoon is President and General Manager of Miners Construction Co. Ltd.  His community involvement includes Member of CLD Policy and Service Delivery Advisory Committee, Vice President of Choices Saskatchewan – advocates for the intellectually disabled, and Vice President of Family and Friends of Cosmopolitan and Elmwood Industries.  Michael serves on several boards including Cosmopolitan Industries Ltd., Cosmo Golf Canada and Airline Resort and Hotels.

Darcy Swiderski

Darcy Swiderski of Wadena is a co-owner of Tompkins Funeral Home and owner of Twin Creek Productions and Sunflower Florists.  She has also served as Vice Chair of the Central Plains District Health Board, secretary/president of the Wadena Chamber of Commerce and secretary/treasurer of the Quill Lake Roman Catholic Church.  She holds membership in the Saskatchewan Funeral and Cremation Society.

Carol Teichrob

Carol Teichrob of Saskatoon has been a member of the Saskatoon Regional Health Authority since 2002.  She was elected as a provincial MLA in 1991 and re-elected in 1995.  She has served as Minister of Education, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Culture and Housing and Minister Responsible for SaskTel in previous governments.  She retired from political life in 1999.  Carol has been President of Plains (Sunnyland) Poultry, Wynyard for 5 years.  Carol also served as Councillor and Reeve of the RM of Corman Park for 10 years.  She has been a past Director of Farm Credit Corporation, Canadian Egg & Turkey Marketing Agencies, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, VIDO & Biostar and the Saskatchewan Research Council.