Our Team

Randy’s many years of work in the community and her involvement with provincial and national organizations have kept her in close touch with the people of Yorkton and the issues that directly affect them. 

She was first elected to Yorkton City Council in 1997 and was re-elected in the next five elections. She has served on all council committees and commissions, and has been very active within municipal government provincially (SUMA), and nationally through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). 

Formerly, Ms. Goulden was the FCM Western Economic Solutions Taskforce chairperson. She has also been a champion of the tourism industry in Saskatchewan for over twenty years, working with Tourism Yorkton and the Yorkton Film Festival. An active community volunteer, she has served on numerous community, provincial, and national committees and organizations, including terms as President of both the Canadian and Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association. 

In Yorkton, she has been active as a volunteer with many organizations, among them the Saskatchewan Winter Games, the Summer Games, World Junior Hockey Challenge, Yorkton Dance Association, Yorkton Nursery School Association, Sports Hall of Fame, Band Boosters, Music Festival, Ukrainian dance, Roughrider Football Club, Figure Skating Club, and Rotary Club, and was the chair of the Vancouver Olympic Torch Run for Yorkton. 

Through her work and volunteer activities, she continually promotes Saskatchewan as the best place to visit, live, and do business. Ms. Goulden believes in partnerships, empowerment, and growing a vibrant, sustainable community.

 Mayor Gerald Aalbers and his family have called Lloydminster home since 2005, after experiencing life in numerous communities throughout Western Canada.

Throughout his career, Mayor Aalbers gained valuable experience in customer service and problem solving. Strong people skills and a dedicated work ethic are building blocks of his 30 plus years in the workforce.

Communication and clarity are two of Mayor Aalbers’ strengths in serving the community.

Mayor Aalbers is serving his second term following re-election by acclamation in November 2020.        

4420 50th Avenue
Lloydminster, SK                                                                                                                                    
780-871-8325

Michelle was born and raised in the town of Maple Creek. She was first elected to Council in 2012, for a four-year term as councillor. On September 12, 2018, she was elected Mayor of Maple Creek in a by-election and served for the remainder of the 2016-2020 term. On October 8, 2020 she was acclaimed as Mayor for another four-year term.

Michelle is married to Jerry McKenzie. They have one daughter, Telysia, and are proud grandparents to one grandson, Korbyn. 

Michelle works in Maple Creek at the Integrated Health Facility. She enjoys playing softball, bowling, pool, hunting and fishing, working with the public, and making a difference in how we live, work, and do business in the province of Saskatchewan. 

Bev Dubois is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and is serving her fifth term as city councillor.  Bev is honored to serve as the councillor for Ward 9 in Saskatoon.

Bev has served on numerous local, civic, provincial, and national boards, commissions, and committees. Her extensive business acumen and passion for her community has served Bev well as former CEO of the Meewasin Foundation, Vice President of Sales & Operations for Canadian Digital Network Ltd., Manager of Investor Relations for SREDA, and Business & Marketing Manager for Ernst & Young. 

Bev is a proud recipient of the Governor General’s Canada 125 Medal for Community Service, the Lieutenant Governor’s Saskatchewan Centennial Medal, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. 

Over the years Bev has served on all city committees, boards, and commissions, as well as SUMA and FCM.

City of Saskatoon Boards & Committees (serving currently):

• Chair - Civic Naming Committee
• Corman Park District Planning Commission 
• Governance and Priorities Committee
• Chair - Personnel Sub Committee
• Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee 
• Standing Policy Committee on Finance 
• Standing Policy Committee on Transportation

Strategic Priority Area – Transportation

External Boards: (representing Saskatoon)

• Meewasin Valley Authority
• SUMA
• Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) City Advisory Committee
• Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
• TCU Place 
• Tourism Saskatoon
• CUTA (elected officials board committee)

Pension Plans

• Defined Contribution Plan for Seasonal and Non-Permanent Part-time Employees Board of Trustees
• Saskatoon Fire Fighters’ Pension Plan Trustees (Joint and New Plan) 

Councillor Randy Donauer was first elected to Saskatoon City Council in 2010 and is currently serving his third term. He sits on a variety of committees, and represents the City of Saskatoon on the District Planning Commission and the Regional Oversight Committee of Planning For Growth. Both of these involve partnering with regional municipalities on behalf of the City.

In 2009 he was appointed by the Minister of Health to sit on the Saskatoon Regional Health Authority Board. In 2012 Randy completed the Professional Director Certification Program (Pro. Dir) with the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, in conjunction with the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan. He was appointed to the SUMA Board in 2016.

Randy and his wife, Lauren, have lived in Saskatoon since 1989. They have three sons attending the University of Saskatchewan. 

Mayor Patricia Jackson (Pat) was born and raised in Manitoba. She holds an Education 1A degree in Middle Years Education from Brandon College, and a Bachelor of General Studies from Brandon University, with a major in Native Studies.

Pat’s teaching career spanned two provinces, at least a dozen communities, and grades three through 12, as well as a principalship. Even after “retiring,” Pat has continued to work as both a substitute teacher and tutor.

During her time in Manitoba, Pat met and married Larry, who has been her best friend ever since. They have two sons, Allan and Richard.

When the family first moved to Kipling, Pat decided to explore her interest in municipal government. She first joined town council in 1988 and has served multiple terms as councillor and mayor since. Some of the more notable projects she has worked on have been the Red Paperclip Trade, construction of the new integrated health facility, and updating the towns bylaws and policies.

Family, community, and church are the pillars of Pat’s life, and she looks forward to serving the larger, provincial community.

Pat can be reached by telephone at 306-736-2515.

Sharon was born and raised in Regina. After completing highschool and taking some university classes , she moved to Assiniboia over 30 years ago, where she took on the role of managing a retail pharmacy store. Engaging in various volunteer activities, she not only formed friendships but also had the opportunity to give back to her community in a meaningful way.

In 2009, Sharon was elected as a Councillor in Assiniboia, serving a three- year term.  Following her term, she took a break from municipal government, but continued to volunteer. Sharon’s volunteerism in the community included Communities in Bloom, Junior B Southern Rebels board member and the Chair of the South Country Healthcare Foundation.  Currently, she remains on this board as its near and dear to her heart. Sharon strongly believes that the greatest asset of any community is its volunteers and Assiniboia has amazing volunteer support.

Sharon, driven by a desire to contribute to her community, chose to run for Mayor of Assiniboia and has been serving in this role since 2020. Additionally, she has maintained a part-time position at one of Canada's major financial institutions for over 18 years.

Sharon is married to Kevin, her husband, who was raised on a small-town farm east of Assiniboia. With a passion for theater and the arts, she serves as a director on the Shurniak Art Gallery board. Sharon has also dabbled in acting in various live theater Popcorn Productions within her community, supporting fundraising efforts for the Rotary Club of Assiniboia.

Sharon's deep passion for her community shines through, especially in healthcare and protective services. Collaborating with her team at the Town of Assiniboia, she understands why this community is fondly known as "The Heart of the Golden South."

Brian was first elected to council in November of 2020. In November of 2024 Brian was elected to the Mayor's position for the town of Fort Qu'Appelle.

Brian’s past work experience includes three terms as Senior System General Chairman for System Council #11 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

In this role Brian did contract negotiation, arbitration hearings for the two main railroads as well as numerous shortlines throughout Canada and as far as Fort Worth Texas.

Brian and his wife Susan, have lived in Fort Qu' Appelle for 17 years.

Gerald was born and raised in the historic Metis community of Île-à-la-Crosse and is a lifelong resident of Saskatchewan’s North. He graduated from Rossignol High School and convocated from the School of Human Justice at the University of Regina. Gerald is an Indigenous Business Development Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Trade and Export Development. He is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys boating, angling, ice fishing, snowmobiling and hunting. He is serving in his fifth term as councillor with the Northern Village of Île-à-la-Crosse.

Jean-Marc Nadeau joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1991. After successfully completing the recruit training program at Depot Division in Regina, he was posted to Kitimat, British Columbia. Over the next 22 years, Jean-Marc worked in five provinces, seven RCMP Detachments, and deployed in 2011 to Afghanistan for one year to help develop the Afghan National Police.

In 2012, Jean-Marc became the city manager at the “City of Possibilities” in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The city is located on the Trans-Canada Highway, approximately one hour west of Winnipeg. More than 13,000 people live in Portage la Prairie in a catchment area of more than 25,000 inhabitants. With an overall operating budget of nearly $35 million dollars, the city is home to a large food industry.

Jean-Marc is a Doctor of Philosophy from Johnson Shoyama Graduate School.  His area of research includes institutional change in the public sector.  Moreover, Jean-Marc holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ottawa, a Certificate in Manitoba Municipal Administration (CMMA) from the University of Manitoba, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Osgoode Hall Law School. In 2016, he was elected to the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) Board of Directors, and as their Regional Representative for Manitoba/Saskatchewan/Nunavut. He served CAMA until his appointment to SUMA in November 2017.

Sean McKenzie joined the SUMA team as a Policy Advisor in May 2013. Before that, he spent three years with the Ministry of Government Relations as a Business Information Analyst for the Emergency Management and Fire Safety Branch. In this role, he assisted with the implementation of the Provincial Public Safety Telecommunications Network, and helped lay the groundwork for the province-wide Fire Incident Reporting System project.

Sean holds a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Regina, where he completed a thesis entitled: “Custodial Heroes, Moral Soldiers, and Willing Sacrifices: Heroic Masculinity in Modern Epic Fantasy.”

When not at SUMA, Sean stays occupied chasing his two sons, renovating his home, and indulging hobbies in computers, motorcycles, and literature.

The portfolios for which Sean is responsible include:

• Public Safety and Health
• Community and Economic Development
• SUMA Resolutions

Lindsay Peel joined the SUMA management team in July 2014, and became Director of Operations and Financial Services in July 2017. She holds a Business Diploma from SIAST, specialized in Accounting. In her time with SUMA, Lindsay has developed new and more efficient processes and procedures, created a new streamlined chart of accounts, and established efficient lines of reporting to management and SUMA's Board of Directors. Lindsay is responsible for all accounting and financial functions for SUMA with the support of a full-time Accountant.

Before joining the SUMA team, Lindsay worked with Access Communications Co-operative Ltd. for 11 years. There, Lindsay began her career in accounting in 2003 as Accounts Payable Clerk. Lindsay was quickly promoted to Accountant in 2005 and to Senior Accountant in 2007.

Lindsay was a director on the Board of Directors for the Access Communications Children’s Fund for 10 years and was the chair and treasurer on the Qu’Appelle Daycare Inc.’s Board of Directors for three years. Lindsay was also responsible for the successful launch of the Qu’Appelle Daycare Inc. in May 2013 and currently volunteers her time as bookkeeper for this not-for-profit organization.

Stephanie (she/they) joined the SUMA team as the Education and Events Advisor in August of 2021. They graduated from the University of Regina in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts focusing on history. Prior to joining SUMA Stephanie’s work has included fundraising, volunteer training and recruitment, and education on abuse prevention, healthy lifestyle support, and relationship building for various non-profit organizations operating throughout Saskatchewan.

In their role at SUMA Stephanie is responsible for coordinating SUMA’s educational initiatives such as webinars, MuniCast, Convention education, Regional meeting education, newly elected workshops, and other workshops, forums, etc. as needed. Stephanie is also responsible for assisting with the planning for SUMA events.

Stephanie enjoys engaging in a variety of learning opportunities and has participated in certifications for the Art of Hosting, Lead Management, and Community Building. Stephanie feels strongly about caring for the community and volunteers with organizations that address addictions, food security, sexual health, homelessness, animal safekeeping, and abuse. Stephanie is a member of their son’s school community council, and of the Toast Masters Speakers Corner club. They are also a certified group fitness specialist with CanFitPro and has been instructing fitness classes for people of all ages and abilities since 2011.

Katee Galandy joined the SUMA team as the Convention and Events Coordinator in 2015. She graduated from the Paul J Hill School of Business at the University of Regina with a degree in Business Administration majoring in Marketing in 2009. She has also since attained her Event Coordinator and Event Manager Certifications through Tourism Saskatchewan.

In her role at SUMA, Katee is responsible for coordinating the following events:

• SUMA Annual Convention
• Saskatchewan Municipal Awards
• Regional Meetings
• SUMA Golf Tournament
• Mayors Summer School
• Newly Elected Workshops
• Education Sessions/Workshops/Forums
• Internal Events

Before joining the team, Katee worked with MNP as the Marketing Coordinator for six years. She was involved in an array of marketing activities including, but not limited to, orchestrating large networking and community fundraising events, coordinating participation within the community through sponsorships, and coordinating advertisements and communications.

Katee is currently a member of the Professional Regina Event Planners, a group that meets regularly to discuss events happening in Regina with fellow coordinators and the challenges that are being faced. She is also an executive member of the Regina Parents of Multiples Association.

Cheyenne Geysen joined the SUMA team as an Advocacy and Communications Advisor in November 2020. Before SUMA, Cheyenne spent five years working as a communications specialist in the non-profit sector, as well as doing part time freelance print journalism.

Cheyenne grew up in the southeast corner of Saskatchewan and moved to Regina for University in 2007. She was accepted into the University of Regina’s School of Journalism in 2009 and convocated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in June 2011. She worked for various media outlets before transitioning to full time communications in 2015.

At SUMA, Cheyenne assists with both advocacy and communications initiatives. She is responsible for the Public Safety and Health portfolio and SUMA's website, Facebook and Twitter.

In her spare time, Cheyenne enjoys camping, hiking, and CrossFit. She also competes in Olympic weightlifting and currently holds the provincial records for the clean and jerk, snatch, and total in the Masters (30-34) women 45 kg category. 

Scott Meger joined SUMA’s Group Benefits team in May 2013, after 15 years working for Great-West Life in the Group Insurance Department. At Great-West Life, Scott worked in several areas including administration, the health and dental claims call centre, and the Group Sales Office. He is currently responsible for SUMA’s Group Benefits program and handles Volunteer Firefighter Insurance.

Outside of SUMA, Scott is actively involved in the hockey community as a Saskatchewan Hockey Association Certified Hockey Coach.