Meet Our Management Team
The Management Team is established by the Executive Director to help guide the operation of CCS, plan and ensure communication.
The members of the Management Team are as follows:
Kate Healey
Executive Director
Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts, with a Major in Sociology and a Human Services Certificate and received a Leadership Certificate from the Laurentian Leadership Centre in Ottawa, in 2013. Kate joined CCS in 2013 and has worked in various roles within the organization and has consistently demonstrated excellence, professionalism and compassion. Kate’s passion, energy, and dedication to help develop and strengthen her community, brought her to CCS in 2013 where her values aligned with the agency.
Throughout the years, Kate has held various positions in the agency from practicum student, Residence Worker, Youth Worker, Youth Services Coordinator, and most recently a Program Director since 2019. As a Program Director, Kate oversaw various portfolios, including: Youth, Seniors, Housing, Training & Education, and Food Security. Kate has been the lead staff on the development of the Paramount Housing Project since 2019. Kate is passionate about supporting others to grow, advocating for her community, and working collaboratively with partners from social service agencies, all levels of government, and the private sector to strengthen the community of Chilliwack.
Paige Deagle
Human Resource Manager
Paige joined CCS in 2017 as an Administrative Assistant after completing her Applied Business Technology Certificate. Over the <br>next few years, she worked her way up in the agency by covering roles like Executive & Fundraising Assistant, HR Assistant, HR Coordinator and finally HR Manager. She has been in this role since 2021. She completed her HR Management Diploma in 2020 and then went on to complete her Bachelor’s Degree at UFV in 2024. She also received her CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) designation that year.
Julie Hurtado Rocha
Director: Early Years & Operations
Julie has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and a Masters of Arts in Leadership for Non-Profits and Business from Trinity Western University, as well as accounting courses through British Columbia Institute of Technology. Her thesis project was based on Asset Based Community Development as best practice for sustainable community driven development and alleviation of poverty. She brings over 12 years of experience in the field of executive, human resources, finance, and fundraising administration as well as program development and performance management. Julie previously worked as a Program Director at Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre, as a Finance Administrator for 5 & 2 Network (NGO), and she has worked with Chilliwack Community Services since 2016 in a number of roles including Executive & Fundraising Assistant, Youth Services Coordinator and Acting Director.
Justin Geurtsen
Director: Family, Therapy, & Advocacy Services
Justin holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of the Fraser Valley and is currently working his way through a Master of Counselling Psychology Degree through Athabasca University. With years of experience in front-line and leadership positions, combined with experience in psychoeducation, Justin facilitates a strong communicative approach based in understanding and value alignment. Justin joined CCS in 2022 and has been a Director since March 2024.
Cory Buettner
Director: Youth Services & Housing
Bio coming soon!
Geraint Roberts
Director: Immigrant & Senior Services
Geraint holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He brings extensive experience in Change Management, Continuous Improvement, and Project Management from the Health and Fire sectors, where he worked with the Welsh Government and public service organizations to enhance client and staff outcomes.
After becoming a resident of Canada, he has worked in Higher Education before joining Chilliwack Community Services in 2024. Passionate about community impact, Geraint is committed to strengthening nonprofit services through strategic, people-focused leadership.
Jack Kardux
Finance Manager
Jack has an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the University of the Fraser Valley. With a strong academic background and experience as a small business owner, keeping CCS on a financially sustainable path is a challenge he is prepared for and quite happy to take on. Jack joined CCS in October 2022.
