We’re proud of the diverse talents, life experiences, and passions that our volunteer and staff leadership bring to FIRST UNITED every day.
Their dedication is what drives forward our mission of seeking a just society through ministry, housing, advocacy, and community service.
Amanda Burrows
Executive DirectorThe Rev. Jennifer Goddard-Sheppard
Interim Spiritual Care DirectorNatalie Gobis Cutayne
Director of Human ResourcesKeely Hale
Director of Community ServicesKatie Koncan
Director of Development and CommunicationsRob Vandermey
Senior Director of Finance and AdministrationDr. Sarah Marsden
Director of Systems Change and LegalDr. Cheryl Bear
Director of Community Ministry (Currently on leave)Keely Hale
Director of Community ServicesKatie Koncan
Director of Development and CommunicationsRob Vandermey
Senior Director of Finance and AdministrationDr. Sarah Marsden
Director of Systems Change and LegalDr. Cheryl Bear
Director of Community Ministry (Currently on leave)Our Society is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of representatives from the United Church of Canada, as well as committed community volunteers with expertise in the legal, financial, and management sectors.
Dr. Heather F. Clarke
ChairThe Rev Dr. Brian Thorpe
Vice-ChairDavid Walkem
SecretaryDave Munroe
TreasurerJacob Black-Lock
Scott Griffin
Elizabeth Kerklaan
Paul Mitchell-Banks
Lauren Telford
Aaron Wilson
Treena Duncan
Non-voting board member
In compliance with its Bylaws, First United discloses the details of payments for products or services made to board members or companies in which board members have an interest. First United’s bylaws prohibit any payment for products or services made to board members or companies in which board members have an interest. First United’s finance policies allow for board members to have access to reimbursement of reasonable expenses related to the governance and oversight of First United; in the past fiscal year no reimbursements have been claimed.