The Lloydminster Region Health Foundation (LRHF) announced Kagan Kneen will take the mantle of CEO, effective Dec. 8.
Stephanie Munro, the previous CEO, announced her resignation, effective Nov. 17, as she prepares to step into a new role with the Saskatchewan Health Authority as the senior specialist of foundation relations.
Munro, in a statement provided to the Meridian Source, says its been an honour serving as CEO and she’s grateful for the support she received in her position. She wishes Kneen success as he becomes LRHF’s new CEO.
“I am confident that Kagan will continue to lead the organization with the same passion and dedication. I wish him every success as he steps into this new role,” she said. “Thank you to the board, our staff and the Lloydminster community for everything you do to enhance health care close to home.”
She says although she’s leaving the LRHF, she’s excited to continue working with Kneen.
“I am excited to continue working with him and the organization in a different capacity.”
The unique situation is something Kneen is also looking forward to, seeing it as an opportunity to work closely with other foundations.
“I’m very excited for the fact she’s kind of that liaison for all the foundations in Saskatchewan,” he said. “What I love about that is, I can start also working collaboratively with other CEOs from other foundations.”
Kneen says he’s excited to take on this new role and looks forward to supporting health and wellness in the Border City.
“I care so much about this community and the health of the community and everybody. From those that are unhoused to those that are housed and call the City of Lloydminster and the Lloydminster region home,” he said. “I really want to continue playing a part in creating that healthier community.”
Kneen says he had a chance to look at the foundation’s programming and looks forward to creating more community engagement around these programs.
“I’m so excited to learn more about what they do and how we can enhance those programs a little bit more,” he said. “Create more community awareness in regards to all the programs and continue doing what Stephanie has done so well. Which is really engaging with those donors and those funders and just making sure we’re doing everything we can to enhance the health care and the community.
“Being that advocate and having that voice at that table for advocating for change. Maybe that’s growth in the hospital, maybe it’s new equipment, but really thinking outside of the box on what we can do to help the overall needs for community.”
Kneen was previously the executive director of the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter, where he spearheaded fundraising efforts and major cleanup efforts. Under his leadership, the model of feeding everyone changed to those staying at the shelter. He also brought in a caseworker to help people get out of the system.
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