With over 30 years of experience, Valerie Kuilboer has dedicated her career to improving public health and addiction support services. Her diverse background includes street outreach, rural health initiatives, clinical practice, clinical training, program design, and data-driven initiatives. Valerie has also held various management and administrative roles in both public and private health sectors. 

In the public sphere, she has worked with organizations such as the Island Health Authority, where she held key leadership roles, including Regional Manager for Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) and Manager of Integrated Health Services. Her contributions spanned from strategic network development to direct service leadership. 

In the private sector, Valerie's expertise extends to private addiction support, working in treatment facilities and her own private practice utlizing various modalities such as narrative, solution-focused, and trauma-informed care. Her past roles include Director of Clinical Services at Caverhill Manor Addictions Centre and Drug and Alcohol Counselor/Team Lead at Edgewood Treatment Center. 

Valerie holds a Master of Leadership from Royal Roads University and is a Certified Trauma Therapist and Certified Addiction Counselor and Supervisor. Her commitment to excellence is further exemplified by her active membership in the recovery community and her ongoing role as Program Director at ROSC Solutions Group Inc., where she leads innovative solutions in Correctional Care Services. 

Valerie's work continues to impact lives across Canada, blending her extensive experience with a passion for recovery and community health. 

Greg brings over 30 years of experience in public service and healthcare leadership to his role at Beccarian Correctional Care. Before joining the team, Greg served as the Executive Director of two acute care hospitals, two special care homes, and an addiction recovery center in southeast Saskatchewan.

Greg's visionary leadership has been marked by his ability to plan, build, and implement innovative healthcare programs. Among his key achievements is developing one of Western Canada’s largest hospital-based addiction recovery centers. This groundbreaking project was initially approved as a 20-bed inpatient center. Under Greg’s leadership and due to the program's initial success, it received approval to expand to a 70-bed program providing comprehensive inpatient care, along with pre-and post-treatment services, to patients from across the province.

In addition to his healthcare contributions, Greg has a distinguished background in public leadership and government relations. He served two terms as a City Councilor in Estevan and was appointed to the SaskTel Board of Directors, where he contributed to the strategic direction of one of the province's Crown corporations.

Greg’s commitment to community service is evident through his leadership in numerous local, provincial, and national initiatives, alongside his extensive volunteer efforts. He is excited and honoured to bring his passion for helping others to the Beccarian Correctional Care team.

Russell is an accomplished professional in addiction recovery and treatment. He currently serves as the Associate Director of Programs South at Beccarian Correctional Care. With a robust background that includes leadership roles in private recovery houses, private and publicly funded treatment centers, a hospital-based addiction recovery center, and co-creating training programs for the Alberta Model, Russell brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to his role.

A notable highlight in Russell’s career was his tenure as Executive Director of the Red Deer Recovery Community, the first Therapeutic Community to open under the Alberta Model for addiction treatment. He also led the team that established the Recovery Coach Academy of Canada. His leadership has been instrumental in developing recovery initiatives across Western Canada.

A CCAR Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) and Facilitator, Russell is a passionate advocate for those in recovery. His dedication extends beyond his professional life, as he is also a loving father to twin boys and a lifelong hockey enthusiast.