People

Del is a management consultant, a contractor and a member of the Board of Peacemakers Trust. He believes that everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their circumstances. Being part of The Cridge Board enables Del to be involved in meaningful community service. Del has been involved with The Cridge Centre for over 30 years, having served both as Treasurer and President. With a long and varied career in both public service and the business world, Del has a skill-set well suited to the leadership of this organization. Del has a science (pre-med) degree from Southern Oregon State University with post-graduate studies in Social Psychology from the University of Manitoba and an MPA from UVic.

Jan’s professional career was as a CMA in the high-tech industry in BC.  After pursuing this career for 21 years she decided to become a Realtor—an ambition long-held.  Throughout her career she was involved in church activities on an ongoing basis and has always been an active volunteer. She teaches ESL on a volunteer basis and is involved at a local school in the Support-A-Reader program. She is looking forward to participating on the Cridge Board in support of a very well-respected local organization.

Lynne served in parish ministry with her husband for 40 years.  They have three married children who are involved in ministry.  Lynne enjoys her active role as Nana to five young grandchildren.  She has a background in teaching in schools, in a Bible College and also worked as B.C. Director for Scripture Union for four years.  In 2013 she was ordained as an honorary assistant pastor at Church of Our Lord. It was the historical connection the church has with The Cridge Centre for the Family, which shaped her desire to serve on the Board.  Having served one term, Lynne hopes to serve for a second term as a Director of the Cridge Board.

Mike has worked with BMO for 33 years, the last 15 years as a Private Banker. He has volunteered extensively for over sixteen years with The Cridge Centre serving in various roles on the board of directors and bring skills in service, leadership, finance, strategic planning, spiritual leadership and conflict resolution. Mike’s faith is a deep and personal one, and he says “Although Jesus is so much to me, he is also my example of how I want to strive to live my life.”

Claudia has been involved in the Inner Healing Ministry in Victoria for 30 years, with her husband Charles, and as a Prayer Counselor with Victoria Prayer Counselling. Claudia believes Jesus Christ is her foundation and Lord and that she is called to be on the Board by the Scripture from Isaiah 61 which describes the work of The Cridge. Through her participation on the Board of The Cridge Centre, Claudia believes she is involved in serving the greater community and the “bruised reeds” that Jesus will not break.

Louise has recently retired from a successful career as a Certified Hearing Instrument Practitioner and business owner in downtown Victoria. Louise enjoys volunteering her time, enthusiasm and energy to many groups, sitting on the boards of several organizations, including serving on The Cridge Board for 13 years.

Mary-Jane’s career included being an Instructor of Humanities at York University, working with Olivetti and Xerox, and 18 years as an instructor in, and as chair of, the Applied Business Technology department at Camosun College. Mary-Jane is also involved with Habitat for Humanity internationally and her local church, Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Ann was born and raised on the east coast.  She moved to Victoria in 1976 after graduating from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies and Psychology.  She is married with two grown children and all are happy to call Central Saanich home. After 35 years she retired from The Canada Revenue Agency as a Senior Executive Manager of the Vancouver Island Tax Services Office.

Ann has actively participated in the churches she’s attended and is currently a member of Saanich Baptist Church.  In keeping with SBC’s mission of living Micah 6:8 lives, she is excited to feel God leading her to this valuable ministry opportunity at The Cridge Centre.  She is inspired by the extensive programs and outreach of The Cridge and feels her experience and expertise in government administration will add value to the board in their planning and decision-making processes.

Tony works in the Western Communities as a Senior Sales Associate for The Brick, where he has worked for the past 24 years. He and his wife, Jan, attend Life Tree Church. Tony has always had a passion for widows and the orphans. Tony and Jan have led mission trips to Baja Mexico to build homes for the poorest of the poor. His passion is to see people restored and become independent and live with dignity.  Tony came to know Jesus as a young adult, and by God’s grace has been healed and set free. Tony strives to daily read God’s word, and pray, allowing God to grow, and lead him into the plans and purposes God has for his life.