Board of Directors

Barbara McFadden

Treasurer, 2015 to present

A professional accountant retired from public practice. She and her husband Andy love to travel, especially to Saskatoon and Halifax to see 2 of their children; their 3rd, Michael, lives with them here.

barbaramcfadden@shaw.ca

Jason Yates

2017 to present

A therapeutic eurythmist, technology consultant and teacher. He and his partner Laurel, have a 10-month baby boy and life share with two adults with special needs.

j.alexander.yates@gmail.com

John Mclaughlin

2021 to present

A retired Construction Administrator, father to Mary McLaughlin, a companion at Kaspar House. Just moved to Vancouver Island and plans to settle in Victoria.

john.mclaughlin@telus.net

Alexandra Schmidt

2021 to present

Alex, a teacher, is the oldest sister of Susan (a Kaspar House companion). Alex has a passion for traveling and an interest in how healthy organizations function.

alexzedit@gmail.com

Amy Chang

2021 to present

A mother of three, with a love of art, vocal music, musical theatre, exploring new countries and new foods.

achang@posabilities.ca

John Lakes

2022 to present

John grew up in North Vancouver and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1977. After practicing law in Prince Rupert and downtown Vancouver, John returned to North Vancouver in 1981 and helped start the firm that later became Lakes Whyte LLP. John and his family live in Lynn Valley and are active in the community.

johnlakes@lakeswhyte.com