Leadership

Brandon began his work with the organization in 2009. From then on, Brandon has worked in various roles within the agency; most notably as the Society’s first Manager of Human Resources and Labour Relations. Brandon was appointed as the Agency’s CEO on January 1, 2019. From this point, Brandon has focussed on organizational development, sustainability and community development. In 2021, Brandon lead the organization through the amalgamation process between the Cranbrook Society for Community Living and the Creston and District Society for Community Living. He continues to liaise with the Board on the future of NEXUS and how we can continue to best serve our communities. On a provincial level, Brandon currently serves as the President of the BC CEO Network – an association that brings social service leaders together for three main purposes: to facilitate a collective voice; to promote effective business practices; and, to promote leadership development and mutual support. Brandon is a passionate advocate for the social service sector. He is also keen to collaborate with other social service leaders to strengthen the sector and advance best practices for all. In his personal life, Brandon enjoys spending time with his family while enjoying the outdoors. Brandon is a proud member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and envisions a future where we are all treated equally and where we all belong; thus his drive to be part of the continued social movement within our communities and our province as a whole.

Brittany joined our Leadership Team in 2019 as part of our finance department. She has a passion for accounting which shines through in the work she does. Brittany continues to learn how unique and diverse the Social Service Sector is. She works alongside our Program Managers and other Admin staff to ensure our payroll and finance practices meet the needs of our employees and our organization at large. She continues to streamline and modernize our processes so as to meet ever demanding time constraints.

Steven joined the team in 2007 and has worked in various programs, including Employment Services and Community Inclusion. He served as Supervisor of Vocational Services in 2014 and Manager of Community Inclusion and Employment Services in 2018. In 2020, he was promoted to Director of Operations, where he worked with program managers and supervisors to enhance service delivery, staff development, and program growth.  In early 2023, Steven accepted the Director of Community-Based Services portfolio, overseeing the array of high-quality services our organization offers.

Elaina, who has extensive experience in the social service sector in British Columbia and Alberta, joined our Senior Leadership Team in 2019 as the Director of Quality Assurance. Her background includes a range of capacities in staffed residential services, from direct service delivery to leadership. In recent years, she has specialized in policy development, occupational health and safety, and accreditation. In Elaina’s previous role as Director of Administration, she oversaw all administrative, health and safety, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement processes. In early 2023, Elaina accepted the Director of Staff Supported Homes role, where her experience and expertise will continue to drive our commitment to providing the best care and support to those we serve.

Sheena joined our leadership team in August 2021 as our Director of Human Resources. Sheena has a passion for working with, and advocating for, individuals. This passion motivated her to obtain a Masters in Clinical Social Work. She is committed to ensuring that all employees have the training, education and support to provide quality care to persons served. Sheena believes education and training have the ability to empower employees to become their best selves.

Johnny is an accomplished communication professional with a proven track record of delivering successful strategies and managing complex projects across diverse industries. His expertise lies in developing integrated campaigns that are user-focused, easy to navigate, and visually engaging. As the creative force behind NEXUS communications, Johnny is responsible for ensuring that all materials are visually compelling, user-friendly, and effectively convey the brand’s message. Having spent nearly a decade in the post-secondary sector, Johnny’s enthusiasm and passion for advancing meaningful initiatives make him a perfect fit for the social service sector.