Meet Our
Leadership Team
Jordan Soggie
CEO
Jordan joined FSJACL in 2023 bringing with him a range of experience in services, housing, government, and social enterprise. Jordan’s focus is on impact for the people involved in our organization through a servant leader approach.
Prior to his time with FSJACL and the government of Saskatchewan, Jordan worked in the non-profit sector, focused on reducing risk and increasing quality of life for at risk dual-diagnosis individuals, He has carried this person-centered approach, and philosophy of care with him throughout his leadership.
Jordan’s Role as our CEO is to lead FSJACL in the pursuit of its mission. He believes our people are our greatest strength, and he is dedicated to ensuring we are building up our self-advocates and supporting professionals. He maintains our focus on removing barriers and creating opportunities, opportunities where everyone belongs.
Brandy Longley
Director of Finance
Brandy graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She moved to Fort St. John in 2005 where she met her husband and has one amazing kid.
Brandy has happily navigated the finance world for over 20 years, crunching numbers with a smile. Outside of work, she loves reading books and baking treats. She also enjoys golfing and playing video games.
Tanya Neil
Director of Services
Tanya has been working for the association for 16 years. She started out as a casual employee, went on to then supervise 3 of our House programs, Program Manager, and is now our Director of Services. Tanya's role at the association is to play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient business operations, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement in program delivery, and services.
Tanya is passionate about this work because it allows us to make a real difference to people's lives by getting to know people and helping them advocate for themselves. When not working, the activities and hobbies that fill Tanya’s time are gardening, fishing, baking, and cooking.
Krystal Anderson-Gosselin
Administration Manager
Krystal (they/them) came onboard as a temporary Administrative Assistant in 2020 right before the world plunged into a global pandemic. After being offered a permanent position, Krystal eventually worked their way up to become the Administration Manager. Having family members with disabilities, including children with support needs, Krystal is passionate about setting folks up to thrive, and loves working with an Agency that does just that.
Krystal’s workdays are spent troubleshooting technology, updating processes, and ensuring the Agency’s Administration department runs smoothly. When not at work, Krystal spends their time sewing brightly coloured clothes, writing, dabbling in other creative hobbies, and having outdoor adventures with their family.
Kenda McKay
Program Manager
Kenda is excited to begin in this new Program Manager role and to be involved in all the many changes and challenges happening as we grow as an Association. She looks forward to working collaboratively with our fabulous Supervisory team as well as learning and growing into our Management team.
Kenda hold our mission statement close to her heart and believes that everyone in our community holds value no matter their abilities, and all deserve to have the same rights and opportunities in that community that is afforded to all that reside here. She is excited to be working with a team that strives for the same outcomes.
In Kenda's free time, she enjoys spending time outside with her dog, practicing her cooking skills by trying new and different cuisines, attempting to grow her own food and she always has a book or two that she is currently reading or listening to.
Kenda promises that the individuals we support will always be her first priority when it comes to decision making. She is excited and honoured to be a part of this team that shares these common goals.
Abbie Musil
Human Resources Manager
Abbie spent a few of her years studying and living by the ocean on Vancouver Island. During her time in Victoria, she studied Business Administration and Digital Communications. Before starting at the FSJ ACL, Abbie was running her own Digital Marketing company and also working in the service industry. Abbie enjoys working in Human Resources because she loves working with others with a person centered approach, and being involved in a dynamic role.
In her spare time, Abbie loves practicing yoga and pilates, golfing in the warmer months of the year, and enjoying the outdoors.
Jared Braun
Stewardship manager
Jared looks at life as an adventure. During his 20-year career he has literally climbed mountains, led a youth camp, sold industrial supplies, pastored a church and directed an organization with an 80-person team serving the least, last, lost and lonely of the community.
Jared has a passion for work with a mission. Whether it is in business or non-profit his aim is not only to contribute to work that makes a difference but also communicate that work so that others are excited to join and participate.
In his role as Stewardship Manager at FSJACL he strives to share the stories of success from the individuals we support. And then invite others to join these stories as together we all pursue the mission of people achieving full and meaningful lives in our community.
Jared is married and has three children. He enjoys spending time outdoors, making memories with his family and developing himself through his faith, fitness, and finances. He is also a certified business and leadership coach and has his own company called Mountainview Consulting.
Evelyn Laing
SIL Supervisor
Evelyn started her career at the FSJACL five years ago, as a casual support worker in one of the housing programs. She then moved into a permanent position in the Community Connections inclusion program, working her way up to become the SIL Supervisor in 2024. Evelyn’s work involves helping her staff support individuals in developing life skills and accessing the community. She is passionate about her role because she believes every person we support deserves to belong in and contribute to the community.
When not working, Evelyn is a mom to two girls, and enjoys getting outdoors camping, hiking, fishing, and ATVing.
Michael Currie
10th Avenue supervisor
Mike has been passionate about working in developmental services ever since growing up with a family member with a disability. Since then, he’s acquired nineteen years of experience working at Community Living organizations, first in Ontario and then the FSJACL. Mike’s days are spent overseeing staffing teams and ensuring supported individuals get to live their lives in ways that are meaningful to them.
On top of his career in developmental services, Mike has worked as a Specialty Woodworker. He spends the time he’s not at work with his wife and children, and enjoys fishing, camping, watching movies, golfing, and being involved in his Church.
Sarah Hunter
Home Share Coordinator
Sarah believes that there is nothing more rewarding than building relationships, seeing people set goals and succeed, and having fun while doing it! She’s worked for the FSJACL for four years, originally joining the team as a support worker before moving into a Leadership role.
As the Home Share Coordinator, Sarah ensures that individuals and Home Share providers are happy, healthy, have access to resources, and are following all provincial guidelines for shared living. When not at work, Sarah can be found up a mountain or down a trail, and is often busy attending music events, baking, and playing board games with her three children.
Cheryl Cobbett
A-Street Supervisor
Cheryl has been working with FSJACL for just shortly over 2 years. Her role involves overseeing the program and making sure all staff are supporting individuals in their day to day lives and activities and finding ways to get them involved in community events.
Working for the FSJACL gives Cheryl joy when she sees the individuals happy and being included in the community with the support of staff.
Her hobbies outside of work include spending as much time as she can with family. Whether it’s having dinners together, going camping, fishing, hiking, kayaking, spending time at the river, or just hanging out and doing nothing.
Nicole Holzer
DJ's supervisor
Nicole Holzer is a vibrant individual with a passion for life and commitment to helping others. With a love for the great outdoors, she enjoys camping and playing baseball, activities that allow her to connect with nature and engage in friendly competition. Family as at the core of her Values, and she cherishes the moments spend with loved ones.
Professionally, Nicole has successfully completed her Macro’s training, a mile stone that has equipped her with valuable knowledge she eagerly shares with others. Her with with adults who have complex needs is not just a job for her, it’s a calling. Nicole takes pride in assisting individuals in creating the life of their dreams, fostering a sense of empowerment
and hope. Looking forward, Nicole aims to continue her growth within her association, striving to cultivate a calm, healthy and balanced lifestyle. Her Bubbly personality shines through in her interactions, as she loves to spread positivity and bringing smiles to people’s faces.
Nicole Holzer is not just a name; she is a beacon of light for those around her, dedicated to making a difference in the lives she supports one smile at a time.
Arun Antony
116th Supervisor
Arun began his career with FSJACL in 2023 as a casual support worker in the housing programs. His dedication and hard work led to a full-time position as a residential support worker in one of the programs. Throughout this rewarding journey, he embraced continuous learning, focused on serving clients, and fostered strong relationships with both colleagues and management. Now, Arun is excited to embark on a new chapter as the supervisor for the 116th program.
Julia Tuka
Administrative Coordinator
Julia loved working for the association many years ago as a support worker and couldn’t stay away any longer, she is now back with the FSJACL as an Administrative Assistant. In her role, she enjoys a variety of work, from day-to-day administrative responsibilities to helping with fundraising and event planning.
Through varying Administrative duties, her role is to support the Leadership team so we can serve the wonderful people we support. Julia has always loved helping people see their worth and value, that’s why she loves coming to work and seeing that happen everyday at FSJACL.
When she’s not working, Julia enjoys painting, Home decorating, spending time with her family and gardening in the warmer part of the year.
Sam Spruyt
Temporary Facilities Coordinator
Sam has lived in the Fort St. John area for most of his life and feels a strong connection to the people and the unique experience of living here. With a background in construction and a deep passion for helping others, he has developed both strong technical skills and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
Sam is excited to bring these strengths, along with his growing experience in support work, to his new role with FSJACL. He looks forward to contributing to the association’s mission and helping expand its ability to support individuals in Fort St. John and the surrounding area.
Victoria Ray
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Victoria is new to Fort St. John and has spent her career in different roles amongst the Hospitality and start-up Industry. Her skillset being like a Swiss Army Knife, from Room Service, Banquets, Front Desk to Marketing and Event Coordinating.
Victoria’s skill set will make her shine as an Executive Assistant here at FSJACL. She feels honoured to be apart of the team and excited to experience this new job position. Outside of work, you can find her taking pictures of everything, walking/hiking with her poochies or getting muddy on her dirtbike.
Trina Sperling
Finance & Human Resources Clerk
Trina has worked at the Association since 2001 and has been a casual support in 5 programs, a full time support worker in two programs, a job coach, a community support worker, the Careers and Community Connection supervisor, Manager of Human Resources and Administration and Director of Services. She decided she needed another change of pace in 2024 and is now the Finance and Human Resources Clerk for the FSJACL. Trina loves working in a job where she can be connected to the people that we support. She also loves to garden in the summer and do landscape design. Trina enjoys decorating her house, home renovations and traveling.
Jesse Friesen
RECEPTIONIST / ADMIN CLERK
Jesse has a background in reception, which lead her to being the receptionist and admin clerk for the FSJACL! She got married in October of this year and moved to Fort St. John as her husband got a job as Youth Pastor at North Peace MB Church.
She really loves receptionist work as it's been a passion of hers for quite a few years. She loves interacting with new people and getting the opportunity to show kindness and compassion whenever she can. She especially was drawn to this job as she has close relatives who have physical and mental disabilities, and this job will allow her to see, practice, and learn even more about how to help and show love to those who sadly do not receive it enough or do not receive the proper care or assistance that they need.
When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with friends or family (especially playing board or card games), going for walks when the weather is nice, or baking.
Zamantha Alcantara
TEMPORARY RECEPTIONIST / ADMIN CLERK
Zamantha started out working as a support worker for a year with FSJACL where she developed strong passion to helping individuals with complex needs. She recently decided to explore different career line but stayed in the same workplace as a Reception and Administration Clerk.
She is excited to learn new skills while still being able to contribute to the same cause she started with.
When she is not working Zamantha enjoys reading, cooking, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
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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.