Governance
Pax House Society is a registered Canadian charity governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to stewarding the organization’s mission, resources, and long-term vision. Rooted in our Anabaptist values, our governance emphasizes accountability, transparency, and shared responsibility—supporting the work of Pax House, PeaceBridge Institute, and Abendmusik while ensuring faithful and sustainable leadership for the future.
Board of Directors

Kevin Hiebert
President

Rebecca Stanley
Vice President

J. Evan Kreider
Board Secretary

Ruth Enns
Abendmusik Committee Chair

Jonathan Ehling
Menno Hall Committee Chair

John D. Friesen
Director

Ken Friesen
Menno Hall Committee

Nimaya Fernando
Alumni Committee Chair

Jessica Lipps
Food Committee Chair

Myron Penner
PeaceBridge Institute Representative
Board Service Through the Years
This document offers a record of past and present board members, recognizing the long-standing service and leadership that have shaped Pax House Society over time.
Committees

Menno Hall
Jonathan Ehling
Rebecca Stanley
Ken Friesen
Kevin Hiebert
Ken Friesen
Kevin Hiebert

Student Life
Rebecca Stanley
Jessica Lipps
Nimaya Fernando
J. Evan Kreider
Charlotte Friesen
Kevin Hiebert
Nimaya Fernando
J. Evan Kreider
Charlotte Friesen
Kevin Hiebert

Alumni
Nimaya Fernando
Kirsten Bale
Shale Habib
Nick Penner
Brittney Suchynsky
Shale Habib
Nick Penner
Brittney Suchynsky

Abendmusik
Ruth Enns
J. Evan Kreider
Karen Thiessen
Karen Thiessen

Food
Jessica Lipps
Wanda Froese

PeaceBridge Institute Board Nominees
Myron Penner
Karl Friesen
Ken Friesen
April Bates (Klassen)
Ken Friesen
April Bates (Klassen)
Pax House Key Staff
Learn more about the staff who support the day-to-day work, community care, and operations connected to Pax House Society.