Governance

Leading By Serving.

Our board and leadership are deeply committed to the vision and purpose of Calgary Dream Centre.

Calgary Dream Centre Strategic Plan

We are dedicated to shaping a future where every individual can experience true freedom from addiction, secure housing, and lifelong community support.

We prioritize transparency, integrity, and continuous innovation to meet the evolving needs of our community. Through our initiatives, we aim to create lasting impact and drive systemic change in Calgary, ensuring that our services remain relevant, effective, and accessible for all who need them.

Innovative Recovery Programs​

We are committed to expanding and refining our recovery programs, incorporating the latest research and practices to help our clients achieve lasting freedom from addiction. Our future plans include the integration of new therapeutic approaches and expanding access to these services.

Housing Solutions​

We are actively developing new, sustainable housing solutions to meet the growing needs of our community. Our vision includes creating more safe and affordable housing options, with a focus on long-term stability and support for those in need.

Continuum of Care

We are enhancing our alumni program to ensure that every client who completes our programs has access to lifelong support. Our goal is to strengthen the sense of community and offer ongoing resources that adapt to the evolving needs of our alumni.

Vocational Training

We are dedicated to expanding our vocational training offerings, including partnerships with local businesses and the growth of our social enterprise programs like Change for Good. Our future focus is on equipping clients with the skills they need to thrive in a competitive job market.

Meet The Board.

Our board of directors provide wisdom and support to our leadership team and staff.

Robert Nash

P. Eng, Chairman

Craig Hill

CEO

Werner Haag

CPA, Treasurer

Ben Johnson

Member at Large

Steve Balisky

Secretary

Cal Johnson

P. Eng, Member at Large

David Taylor

Member at Large

Board Members



Learn more about the cornerstone of Calgary Dream Centre.

With a focus on innovation and transparency, the documents in this section provide clarity to the purpose and work of Calgary Dream Centre and are available for public accessibility.

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Financial accountability at Calgary Dream Centre.

Our financial statements are made available to the public through our annual reports.

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Bob Nash

Retired General Manager It Operations and Signals and Communications for Canadian Pacific  Railway after 34 years of service. Currently the Board Chairman and Project Manager for the Calgary Dream Centre, a position held for the past 18 years.

Craig Hill

Craig Hill has been involved with the Calgary Dream Centre (CDC) since its inception. Starting with trips to the LA Dream Centre where seeds were planted in him that were never forgotten. After years of working in business, real estate, and church ministry, Craig returned to the CDC to step in as the CEO. Craig has a deep appreciation for the life change that happens here, the incredible team, and seeing the redemptive work that God is doing. Outside of work, Craig is a family man who loves nothing more than being with his wife and kids at the lake.

Werner Haag

Bio coming soon.

Ben Johnson

Ben is the Lead Pastor at FA. Ben and His wife Heather have served together in Pastoral and Apostolic ministry for over 20 years.

They share a deep spiritual burden for our nation of Canada – specifically for the unchurched and the next generation. They long to see a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our time, and they believe that some of the most exciting days for the Canadian church are ahead.

Together with their four daughters, they count it an incredible honour to be able to serve Jesus and serve the City of Calgary.

Steven Balisky

Bio coming soon.

Cal Johnson

Cal has been a member of the Calgary Dream Centre Board of Directors since March 2022.  Cal and his wife Kerry have been supporters of the Dream Centre for a number of years.

Cal is a Business Advisor with a focus on Coaching and Leadership Development.  He has spent his career in the Agriculture Equipment Industry and was a John Deere Equipment Dealer for 19 years.  He is a Professional Engineer and holds an ICD.D designation with the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Cal and Kerry have been married 34 years and have 3 adult sons.  They volunteer in marriage ministry at Centre Street Church and enjoy spending time cycling, boating, skiing, and travelling. 

David Taylor

David grew up in northern Canada and attended the University of Alberta where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked as an engineer for about seven years before moving into project management and then business management, primarily focused in the oil and gas production and refining industry.

David stepped into the COO role of a business that was in trouble due to the 2008 financial crisis. After turning that business around, he took an international role leading project managers who managed a portfolio of $1.5B of projects around the globe.

Since then, David has consulted for businesses and organizations in medicine, engineering, homelessness, and addiction recovery, and serves on various not-for-profit boards.

David is currently running another business in California that was also in need of a dramatic turnaround and now scaling this business for further profitable growth.

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