Board of Directors 2009

Paul Leslie - Chair

Paul is a Pastor at First Baptist Church in Nanaimo and has many years of experience in Christian ministry and the Human Service field. Paul was the Executive Director for ICCS for several years and instrumental in the creation of the Crescent House Model.

Brett Hayward - Secretary

Brett is a Veterinarian in Nanaimo and has served as the Chair of the Nanaimo Working Group on Homelessness for several years.

Diana Hryhorka - Director and Volunteer Coordinator

Diana has experience as a case worker with John Howard Society and was a National Parole Supervisor. She has chaired non-profit societies and served on finance and personnel committees.

J. Don Scott - Director

Don served in senior leadership positions with World Vision International for over 30 years and has performed more that 120 Board Development Workshops in 47 countries. Don served as President for World Vision Canada from 1987 to 1996 and received an honorary doctorate from Trinity Western University in 2003. He was knighted by the King of Laos in 1973 and presented the Red Cross Medal of Honor in 1977.

Bill Williams - Director

Bill is a local business owner who has been a Director with ICCS for over 10 years. Bill has extensive experience in worker training and skill development.