- Organisation
- Raphael House
- Official list
- raphaelhouse.ca/our-team
- Last checked
- November 6, 2026
Raphael House is governed by a volunteer board and run by a small paid staff, with more than 150 volunteers doing the heavy lifting each week. This is the list as Raphael House publishes it. Boards change, so check the official page if you’re reading this a while after the date above.
Founders
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mark Funk | Founder |
| Vickie Funk | Founder |
The team page says Mark Funk grew a small discount store into a Big Box Outlet retail business starting in 1985, and is now a minority owner, no longer in its management.
Board of directors
| Role | Director |
|---|---|
| Chair | Ian Thomas |
| Vice-Chair | Vickie Funk |
| Secretary | Dawn Sambrook |
| Treasurer | Ray Shareski |
| Director | Mandy Martens |
| Director | Brad Hendy |
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Managing Director | Scott Thiessen |
| Family Care Coordinator | Pam Franklin |
| Volunteer and Program Coordinator | Shannon Dalzell |
| Family Care Associate and Social Media Manager | Christina Lutz |
| Administrative Assistant | Nina Egi |
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Last checked November 5, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

