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Dr. Gordon Jensen
\nGSI President & Board Chair[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner bottom_padding_desktop=”0″ left_padding_desktop=”20″ right_padding_desktop=”20″ bottom_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”enews” text_direction=”default”]\"Barb<\/a><\/p>\n

On behalf of the Board of Directors of ELCIC Group Services, Inc., I am pleased to announce that Barb Fortier<\/strong> (pictured right<\/em>) has been appointed as the Executive Director of GSI, effective April 1, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barb holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree and has served as the pension and benefits administrator with GSI for nearly twenty years<\/strong>. Her experience at GSI and her expertise<\/strong> will serve her well in this new role as Executive Director.<\/p>\n

Please join me in welcoming Barb<\/strong> to her new position.<\/p>\n

Appreciation for Lisa<\/h3>\n

The Board would also like to wish departing Executive Director Lisa Thiessen a wonderful next chapter in her life. In her 23 years in this role, Lisa brought dedication, competence, and efficiency to her work; GSI has been successful adapting to many changes in the ELCIC and the pension and benefits landscape in part due to her vision.<\/p>\n

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Above: Lisa Thiessen, Barb Fortier, and Gordon Jensen enjoy lunch after presenting at the ABT Bishop’s Study Conference in Canmore, AB. February 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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