Meet Our Team

Geoff Neufeld grew up in the lower mainland and has lived in Kelowna since 1995 with his wife Brenda and two children. Geoff has an MDIV from Fresno Pacific University, a BRE from Columbia Bible College, and has served in various pastoral and leadership positions for more than 18 years. Over the past 14 years Geoff has served as General Manager of a multi regional Events company based in Kelowna called Showtime Event and Display. Geoff and his wife Brenda love entertaining in their home, camping, travel and spending time with their kids and 3 grandchildren.

Pam brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare, including both professional and volunteer capacities. She has experience in cardiology, orthopedic, neurologic and vascular surgical nursing, as well as experience in an addiction treatment clinic and a methadone program. Pam’s passion is to assist individuals in finding a healthy balance in their lives, physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. Healthy people create healthy communities and by training and encouraging volunteers to support clients, whose needs are diverse, she sees that passion fulfilled.

Ruth has been involved in the community in various capacities over the last 25 years. Doing everything from coaching youth soccer, to leading the Parent Advisory Council, she has given her time and energy to people and their families. Ruth loves making a difference. With her background in child and family counselling, she brings experience, skill and a heart to help others. Being able to connect available volunteers with people in need of help brings her much joy. She sees how facilitating this connection has the power to transform their lives, bringing hope and providing tangible acts of love.

Becky brings to our organization the perfect blend of experience in ministry, recent employment in healthcare, strong administrative experience, and a big heart for those who struggle in our community.
She is the mother of two and is married to her husband Darren. Originally a Saskatchewan farm girl she has lived in Kelowna for 17 years.

“God’s plan for my life included Graduating as a Physiotherapist from University of Cape Town in 1968. I had a varied work experience in South Africa. In 1985 God led me to emigrate to Canada with a job offer from Kelowna General Hospital where I worked in the outpatient section first and then became section head of the in -patient Physiotherapy staff until my retirement in 2011. I have been on numerous education and fundraising committees and we hosted 2 successful national orthopedic conferences in Kelowna. I have been involved with Sunday School and Youth Ministries at my local church. I host a ladies bible study and I am in a prayer ministry for Hands in Service.”

Pastor Lester earned his B.A. in Bible/Theology and his Master of Human Services degree. Lester is an ordained minister, serving sixteen years as Pastor of a local church and became the Chaplain of Kelowna’s Gospel Mission in 2009. His ministry provides a wide variety of church, social, family, financial, mental health experience and understanding. Lester has been on the Board of Kelowna Evangelical Ministerial Association, Kelowna General Hospital Spiritual Care Committee, NeighbourLink Kelowna, and many years on the Board of Hands in Service. Lester’s strengths: an ability to hear others’ life stories, encourage people to see God in their story, sharing hope and change through positive life choices. He was awarded the Capital News Community Leader Award for Mentoring in 2019. Lester has completed extra training in Mental Health Works, Trauma Care, and Mental Health First Aid and is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

Cathie was born and raised in Vancouver, graduating from UBC with a BEd in 1974. She taught in Elementary Schools in BC and Alberta for 5 years before starting a family. While raising her three sons with her husband, she volunteered at church, kid’s schools, Meals on Wheels, and the Kiwanis Music Festival. She’s worked on fundraising campaigns with her boys’ High School, Church Youth and Community Sports Teams. She was a leader of ladies’ bible study groups and after-school youth programs at her church in Alberta, in addition to being a board member. Since moving to Kelowna in 2005, she’s been involved with Ladies’ Bible Study Groups and Church Music Ministry. She enjoys gardening, quilting and scrapbooking.

June moved to Kelowna with her Family in 1974, graduating from KLO High School in 1986. June went on to complete her BSW from Okanagan University College. Some years ago, circumstances led her to MCC Thrift Shop where she now works as the store manager, overseeing over one hundred volunteers. MCC thrift store raises funds for relief, development, and peace both locally and abroad. She has two wonderful children and joined the Hands in Service board in 2021.

Hal was born in Saskatchewan (so he has been a Roughrider fan since birth) but has lived in Kelowna since 1974. He graduated from Okanagan College with a diploma in Business Administration and went into sales, most notably a national sales manager position requiring too much travel. Hal decided to try self-employment in order to stay in the Okanagan and spend more time with his wife of 37 years Deb and 3 children ( Chris, Jeff, and Mel ) and now 2 grandchildren (Duncan and Caelynn). Deb and Hal have owned a well-known business The Tickle Trunk and TTM Events for the past 34 years which takes a lot of their time but when not working, they enjoy camping and fishing while Hal especially loves skiing and biking. Both Hal and Deb love the Lord and try every day to make a difference by bringing joy into others’ lives.