Meet Our
Board of Directors
The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Sarah Conkin
Board President
Sarah is a previous business owner who has lived in Fort St. John for over twenty years. Joining the FSJACL’s Board in 2018, Sarah came with previous Board experience from her work on the Spark Women’s Leadership Conference Board, which she has been part of for the past ten years. Sarah is also the parent of an adult with developmental disabilities who receives services through the Association’s Supported Employment and Inclusion programs.
Sarah is passionate about the Agency’s mission of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and complex needs to live full and meaningful lives, because she has seen the difference it has made in the life of her daughter. With her work on the FSJACL’s Board, Sarah has had the opportunity to encourage positive relationships and partnerships between the Association, parents, and caregivers, helping create the best possible lives for loved ones.
Sarah loves to fish, boat, camp, and hunt in the beautiful Peace Region with her family. She lives on a small hobby farm with her husband and daughter, “if three horses, a dog, and a cat qualify as a hobby farm,” she says. Sarah is currently writing her first novel.
Darrell Blades
Vice President
Several years ago, Darrell had the opportunity to provide respite supports for a young family who had a child with Down Syndrome. While providing these supports, he came to recognize how meaningful the services the FSJACL provides are to individuals with disabilities and their families. He joined the Board of Directors in 2021 and has remained passionate about recognizing the unique gifts of supported individuals at the Agency’s Awards Gala each year.
Darrell has a background in local government, first in the Emergency Services Field and now as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Fort St. John. His knowledge of providing public services as well as working at the senior level of government has benefited the Strategic Planning and governance of the Association.
When not wearing his Local Government Hat or his Board of Directors Hat, Darrell spends his time with his wife, three adult children, and his amazing granddaughter. He enjoys reading, great movies, and the occasional round of golf.
Shannon Stange
Secretary
Shannon is passionate about the work FSJACL does because we believe people have intrinsic value regardless of ability. He wants to help expand the work FSJACL does to help people live meaningful lives even though they need some help and highlight those lived experiences so our community better understands what a full life can look like when faced with these challenges. As a national business consultant and non-profit leader, Shannon has experience in non-profit board leadership, policy development, and financial oversight. He leverages decades of experience as owner of a few businesses, an entrepreneur who started several ventures, and a leader who helped establish faith communities and national non-profits, to help organizations transform their culture and systems so they can better achieve their mission.
Shannon works with organizations on how to develop policy, how to get those policies implemented and enacted plus assists organizations to build systems which ensure financial health while delivering outstanding user experiences and customer satisfaction. When he’s not relaxing with a good book or writing you can find Shannon shooting trap at the gun club or out on a stream fly fishing.
Selena Wright
Treasurer
Kelly Clark
Director
Kelly joined the FSJACL’s Board of Directors in 2021. As a person living with a disability, he brings a valuable perspective to the Board. His lived experience and insights help ensure the Association is aware of how proposed changes, strategic plans, and Agency goals impact individuals served. Kelly is passionate about the FSJACL’s mission and their focus of helping individuals with developmental disabilities lead fulfilling lives.
When not busy with his Board duties, Kelly lives an active life. His hobbies include writing, making music, and watching movies. He enjoys spending time visiting with family and friends.
Victoria Butler
Director
Victoria Butler is the Arts and Culture Programmer for the City of Fort St. John. She lives, works and plays on the traditional territory of the Dane-zaa, signatories of Treaty 8, and Metis Nation. Victoria was born in Gander, Newfoundland and raised on the Eastport Peninsula with her Grandparents. After completing her post secondary education, Victoria relocated to British Columbia and has been living in Fort St. John for over 18 years.
In her professional initiatives she is passionate about Indigenous and cultural representation, LGBTQ2+ inclusion, and creating space for neurodivergent and persons living with developmental differences for both youth and adults, through community programming. Victoria continues to be influential as an arts administrator and inclusion ambassador in her career and community.
Victoria is also a neurodiverse mom of three boys, proud aunt, emerging fine artist, and is often volunteering for the community. In her spare time, you will find her creating visual art, travelling to the East Coast, practicing yoga, listening and practicing music, being an entrepreneur with her company ThreeBlue, and attempting to raise happy, healthy, well grounded small humans in an ever-changing world.
“Be Wild. Be Kind. Be You.” - VJB
Dan Davies
Director
Dan is a lifelong resident of Fort St John and served as the MLA for Peace River North from 2017 to 2024. Prior to his election to the Legislature, he served as a Fort St. John city councillor for 12 years.
Dan is a teacher, a reservist in the Canadian Armed Forces Cadet Instructors Cadre, and regularly worked in the construction industry during the summer. Dan is also a truck driver and has many years working in the oil and gas sector.
Dan has always supported people and believes in the mission and philosophy of the Association, that everyone deserves opportunities and to be able to live meaningful lives. Dan has long been involved in his community, serving as chair of the North Peace Justice Society, vice-president of the Legion, and as a member of the North Peace Shrine Club, to mention a few. He has served as a Canadian Armed Forces reserve officer for the past 28 years and sat on the professional development committee of the teacher’s association. He has been deeply involved in the cadet program both in Fort St John and in Fort Nelson. Most recently, Davies has been instrumental in creating and supporting the formation of the Northeast Immigrant Society.
For his service in the community, Dan received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal, the King Charles III medal, and has a Canadian Forces Decoration with a clasp for his service in the Canadian Armed Forces.
John Lambert
Director
Susan Adams
Director
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| 9940 104th Ave Fort St. John, BC V1J 2K3 |
We are CARF Accredited
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF) has awarded FSJACL another three year accreditation in 2023, the highest level of accreditation available. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CARF
Land Acknowledgement
The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples. We would like to gratefully acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional lands of the Dane-zaa peoples of the Doig River First Nation, Blueberry River First Nation, and Halfway River First Nation, in Treaty 8 Territory, also part of the Métis Nation homeland, and we thank them for their hospitality.