Grace Abrahams

Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 1997-present.

Tena Atsma, LibTech Dip.

Library Technician - Cataloguing
Tena.Atsma@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 331

• University College of the Fraser Valley, Library Technician’s Diploma, 2001.
  
• Library Technician (p/t) Abbotsford Christian Elementary, 1998-1999.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 1999-present.
  
• Favourite activities - camping.
  

Robert Betts, AA

Director of Information Services
Robert.Betts@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 386

• Trinity Western University, AA (Aviation), 1986.
• Aircraft engineer, Canadian Regional Airlines, 1986-1993; network administrator, Betts Enterprises.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 1999-present.
  

Dan Boon, BA

Quest Program Associate
Dan.Boon@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 352

• Columbia Bible College, BA, 2003.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2003-present.
  

Nina Chan

Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2000-present.

Chris Dirkson, BA

Admissions Counsellor
chris.dirkson@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext.309

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Biblical Studies), 2007
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2008-present.

Kathleen Doll, BA

ICS Assistant
ics.assistant@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 443

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Caregiving and Counselling), 2004; Centro de Cultura y Español (San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica), Certificate, Intermediate level Spanish, 2006.
  
• Base Director, Pura Vida Missions (Heredia, Costa Rica), May - August 2003-present.
  
• Columbia Bible College: Residence Director, 2004-2006; ICS Assistant, 2007-present.
  
• Favourite activities – travel, missions, Spanish, camping, and volleyball.
  

Betty-Ann Dykshoorn, CMA

Director of Finance
Betty-Ann.Dykshoorn@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 332

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2001-present.
  

Brenda Foth

HR Officer and Payroll Clerk
Brenda.Foth@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 360

• Mount Royal College, Business Administration Certificate, 1980; Trinity Western College, 1981-1982; University of Calgary, 1983; Payroll Administrator Certification - Level 1, Canadian Payroll Association.
  
• Accounting clerk, Integra Tile & Marble Ltd., 1989-2004; Payroll Administrator/Benefits Officer, Campus Crusade for Christ Canada, 2005-2007.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.

Al Gerbrand

Director of Facilities and Grounds
Al.Gerbrand@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 348

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2004-present.
  

Lorianne Gerbrand

Director of Hospitality (Food Services, Catering, Conferences, Residence)
Lorianne.Gerbrand@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 367

• Winkler Bible Institute, Dip. (Biblical Studies), 1987; Canadian Travel College, Certificate (Travel Counsellor), 1988.
• Travel Agent, 1988-1997; Office Assistant and Child Sponsorship Coordinator of Children’s Haven International (Pharr, Texas), 1997-2001.
  
• Columbia Bible College: Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students, 2003-2005; Director of Hospitality, 2005-present.

Jen Gerbrandt

Assistant Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2005-present.
  

Tanya Goertz

Accounts Payable Clerk (on leave 2008)
Tanya.Goertz@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 304

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Karin Gregory, BA, MA

Director of Student Care and Career Centre
Karin.Gregory@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 326

• Trinity Western University, BA Social Sciences (Psychology; High Honours), 1984; Trinity Western University, MA Counselling Psychology (Highest Honours), 2000.
  
• Dean of Girls, Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute, Outlook, SK, 1984; Parish Worker / Youth Pastor, Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Edmonton, 1985-1987; Residential Coordinator (Supportive Care), Vegreville, AB, 1987-1991; Assistant Dean of Admissions / Acting Dean of Admissions, Concordia University College, Edmonton, 1991-1995; Contract Service Provider / Child Therapist, Abbotsford School District #34, 1996-1999; Mental Health Therapist, BC Ministry for Children & Families, Abbotsford, 1998.
  
• Columbia Bible College: Career Services Coordinator, Director, Student Care & Career Centre, 1999-present, Sessional Instructor, 2007-present.

Sheryl Harris

Receptionist
Sheryl.Harris@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 300

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Elise Hartin, BA

Residence Director
Elise.Hartin@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 311

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Caregiving and Counselling), 2006.
• Columbia Bible College Residence Director, 2006-present.

Landon Hildebrand, BA

Service Learning Associate
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 390

• Columbia Bible College, BA, 2007.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.

Jerry Isaak

Associate Director of Athletics
Jerry.Isaak@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 417

• Moody Bible College; Thompson University.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Margaret Janz

Assistant Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Viola Kaethler

Accounts Receivable Clerk
Viola.Kaethler@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 330

• Mennonite Brethren Bible College, University of Winnipeg, 1981-1984.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  
• Favourite activities - exploring the outdoors, walking, tennis, camping, and going for coffee with friends.
  

Carol Keely

Dining Room Cashier
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Adel Klassen, BA, MA

Director of Alumni Relations
Adel.Klassen@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 327

• Columbia Bible College, Dip. (Music), 1997; Columbia Bible College, BA (Missions), 1999; Trinity Western University School of Graduate Studies, MA (Administrative Leadership), 2005.
  
• Ootsa Lake Bible Camp, Program Director, 1999; Communitas Supportive Care Society, Caregiver, 1999-present.
  
• Columbia Bible College: Residence Director, 2000-2002; Commuter Director, 2002-2003; Service Learning Associate, 2002-2006; Director of Alumni Relations, 2006-present.
  
• Favourite activities - travelling, eating ethnic food, and watching movies.

Nicole Klix, BA

Student Accounts
Nicole.Klix@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 304

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Biblical Studies / Caregiving and Counselling), 2004.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2005-present.

Misty Koster, BA

Dean of Women
Misty.Koster@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 420

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Youth Work), 1998.
• Columbia Bible College: Residence Director; Dean of Women, 2007-present.
  

Loretta Krueger

Student Aid Advisor
Loretta.Krueger@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 321

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2002-present.
  

Jim Leith

Myra Lightheart

Executive Assistant for Advancement
Myra.Lightheart@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 307

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Esther Martens

Executive Assistant, Academics
Esther.Martens@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 306

• Mennonite Brethren Bible Institute, Diploma (Christian Education), 1967.
• Church planter, Mennonite Brethren Missions/Services, Montevideo, Uruguay, 1974-1987.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 1987-present.
• Favourite Activities: tennis, golf, book club, grandchildren.
  

Neil Matthies

Church & Donor Relations
Neil.Matthies@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 353

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Melanie Olfert, BA

Director of Admissions (on leave, 2008)
Melanie.Olfert@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 309

• Columbia Bible College, Dip. (Caregiving), 1997; Providence College, BA (Social Sciences), 1998; Independent Schools Teaching Certificate, British Columbia, 2001; Trinity Western University School of Graduate Studies, 2006 - present.
  
• Youth Crisis Intake Worker, Macdonald Youth Services, 1997-2001; Music Teacher, Cornerstone Christian School, 2001-2003.
  
• Columbia Bible College: Admissions Counsellor, 2003-2004; Director of Admissions, 2004-present.
  

Curtis Pauls, BA

Assistant to the OL Director
Curtis.Pauls@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 333

• Columbia Bible College, BA.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2005-present.

Marion Pearce

Assistant Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2004-present.
  

Joy Reimer, LibTech Dip., BA

Library Technician - Serials; Bookstore
Joy.Reimer@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 339

• Fresno Pacific College, BA, 1981; University College of the Fraser Valley, Library Technician’s Diploma, 2001.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2000-present.
  
• Favourite activities - power walking, reading and playing piano.
  

Aaron Roorda, BA

Director of Admissions
Aaron.Roorda@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 301

• Discipleship Training School - YWAM, 1994; School of Worship - YWAM, 1995; Columbia Bible College, Dip. (Worhsip/Music), 1997, Columbia Bible College, BA (Biblical Studies), 1999.
• Pastor of Youth and Worship, Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC, 1999-2005.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2005-present.

Ashley Russo, BA

Admissions Counsellor
Ashley.Russo@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 325

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Caregiving and Counselling), 2007.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.

Brun Sawatzky

• Kelsey Institute of Applied Arts and Science – Medical Laboratory Technology (Registered Technologist), 1982; Canadian Payroll Association – Introduction to Payroll, 2006.
  
• Columbia Bible College: HR Officer and Payroll Clerk, 2004-2007, Executive Assistant to the President, 2007-present.
  

Willy Schoemaker

Custodian

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Gertrud Selby

Accounting Supervisor
Gertrud.Selby@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 379

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Ivonne Silveira

Dining Room Cashier
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Marlis Silveira

Assistant Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Julia Small, LibTech Dip.

Library Technician - Circulation
Julia.Small@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 339

• Langara College, Library Technician's Diploma, 2006.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Gerald Thiessen

Executive Chef
Gerald.Thiessen@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 347

• Swift Current Bible Institute, 1977; Journeyman Chef apprenticeship, Kelsey Institute, Saskatoon, 1978; Journeyman Chef certification, 1983.
• Chef, Knights of Columbus Camp, Saskatoon, 1978; Breakfast Chef, Best Western Inn, Saskatoon, 1978-79; Personal Business, 1979-81; Chef, St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, 1981-82; Personal catering, 1982-present; Director of Food Services, BC Seniors Games, 2006.
• Columbia Bible College Staff, 1982-present.
• Favourite activity - travelling and more travelling!

Jeremy Vis, BA

Youth Work Assistant / Campus Visit Coordinator
Jeremy.Vis@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 364

• Columbia Bible College, BA in Youth Work, 2005.
• Bethesda Christian Association Summer Resource Worker, Summer 2005, Summer 2006, Summer 2007.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2005–present.
• Favourite activities - barbecues, concerts, movies, playing guitar, winning the staff hockey pool (some day).
  

Charmaine Voth

Student Development Administrative Assistant
Charmaine.Voth@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 423

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Jeremy Walker, BA

Quest Program Associate
Jeremy.Walker@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 362

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Anne Wall

Assistant Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.