Our People
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.
Leadership
Amanda Burrows
Executive Director
Natalie Gobis Cutayne
Director of Human Resources
Keely Hale
Director of Community Services
Katie Koncan
Director of Development and Communications
Dr. Sarah Marsden
Director of Systems Change and Legal
Rob Vandermey
Senior Director of Finance and Administration Dr. Cheryl Bear
Director of Community Ministry (Currently on leave) Katie Koncan
Director of Development and Communications Dr. Sarah Marsden
Director of Systems Change and Legal Rob Vandermey
Senior Director of Finance and Administration Dr. Cheryl Bear
Director of Community Ministry (Currently on leave)Board Of Directors
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
Chair
The Rev Dr. Brian Thorpe
Vice-Chair
David Walkem
Secretary
Lauren Telford
Treasurer
Jeff Bay
Jacob Black-Lock
Scott Griffin
Elizabeth Kerklaan
Paul Mitchell-Banks
Colin Phillips
Chris Wrightson
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.