Executive Council

Mark Maxwell

President

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Dr. Mark Jonah

Academic Dean

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Dr. Glenn Loewen

Dean of Student Development

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Dallas Derksen

Director of Prairie Aviation Training Centre

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Elaine Maxwell

Managing Director, Finance

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Stacey Bell

Managing Director, Development

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Pamela Fraser

Managing Director, Enrollment and Marketing

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Andrew Siggelkow

Managing Director, Operations

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Shannon Warnock

Executive Assistant

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Prairie College’s faculty and staff are a committed team of teachers and leaders who are passionate about what they do. In and out of the classroom, they strive to model the integration of heart, soul, and mind that allows for a vibrant framework of instruction, discipleship, and growth.

Mark Maxwell

Prior to arriving at Prairie, Mark Maxwell spent 20 years on “Bay Street” in Toronto, with ten years in investment banking and 10 years in portfolio management. During that time he built and sold two investment management firms. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity Western University and an MBA in Finance from Baylor University.

While Mark’s employment with Prairie began in 2010 when he arrived to become the College President, his Board involvement with the College extends to the 1990s, and his family involvement to Prairie’s founding, his grandfather being the co-founder of Prairie.

“I love college-age people; they are at the beginning of a lifetime of opportunity. We help set the trajectory for their careers (their lifetime of opportunity) by giving them a solid exposure to Scripture, a solid understanding of the scope of our Christian family, a glimpse into the needs of the world, and a vision of how they might be used by God to respond to those needs.”

Mark is “Still happily married after 36 years, with three daughters and five grandchildren, each of whom gives us great delight. Serving at Prairie with this exceptional team of people has been the most rewarding work I have done.”

Dr. Mark Jonah

Prior to arriving at Prairie, Dr. Mark Jonah worked for many years as a Worship Pastor in churches across Canada, mostly in Winnipeg at Grant Memorial Church, and in Edmonton at Beulah Alliance Church. Immediately preceding his arrival at Prairie he was teaching at LeTourneau University in Longview, TX. 

Mark arrived at Prairie in July, 2016 to fulfill the role of Worship Arts Instructor. He transitioned to Academic Dean in July, 2022. In total he has been at Prairie for 8 years.

Mark holds Bachelors degrees from Briercrest Bible College (Bachelor of Religious Education) and University of Waterloo (BA Honours Music), a Graduate Degree from Tyndale College (Master of Theological Studies), and a Doctorate from Robert E Webber Institute for Worship Studies (Doctor of Worship Studies)

Mark has “a firm belief and value for Christian Higher Education which has been my educational path. Training students to meet the greatest needs of the world is worth getting up for every day.  I enjoy seeing the big picture of Prairie and enjoying all the different elements working together toward a common purpose.”

Glenn Loewen

Dr. Glenn Loewen has always had a heart for College-aged students and for building the Church. Prior to coming to Prairie, Glenn Loewen was a full-time pastor at MacGregor Bergthaler Mennonite Church from 1985-90. From 1979-85 he held various roles at both Peace River Bible Institute and Briercrest Bible College during his studies at those institutions. 

Glenn holds a Diploma from Art Instruction School, Minneapolis, MN (1976), Diploma in Missions from Peace River Bible Institute (1979), Bachelor of Religious Studies – Biblical Studies from Briercrest Bible College (1984), a Master of Christian Ministries degree from Briercrest Biblical Seminary (1985), and a Doctor of Ministry from Carey Theological College (2011).

Glenn has worked at Prairie since 1990 in various positions: Residence Counsellor/Director, Prairie High School, 1990-92; Dean of Men/Instructor, Prairie Bible College, 1992-98; Director of Disciple Building & Chapel Coordinator, Prairie Bible College 1998-2006; Dean of Spiritual Formation, Prairie Bible College, 2006-2011; Dean of Education and Student Development, Prairie College, 2012-2022; Dean of Student Development, Prairie College, 2022-Present.

Glenn enjoys the work of Prairie College as “The mission is very important. It is a way to contribute to fulfilling the Great Commission.” Glenn is a proud dad to three married, adult children, and grandfather to 4 grandchildren.

Dallas Derksen

Dallas was born and raised in the Grande Prairie region of northern Alberta. In 1999, he felt God’s call to serve through mission aviation, and after completing the necessary training and gaining the required experience, he stepped into service with MAF in 2010. 

Dallas spent his first three and a half years overseas serving in the MAF Uganda program, flying shuttle and charter flights, as well as medical evacuations in the Cessna 206 and Caravan aircraft, bringing the Hope of Christ to the people of Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan.

Following his time in Uganda, Dallas transitioned to Mongolia, where he served for three and a half years as a Pilot and then as Country Director/Pilot. 

In 2019, Dallas transitioned back to Canada and is now serving with MAF at Prairie Aviation Training Centre as Director of Prairie Aviation Training Center. In total, Dallas has worked at Prairie from 2008-2010 as a Flight Instructor, then again in 2019 until the present, becoming Director of PATC in 2021.

Dallas holds a Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree with a Missions Major from PRBI (2001), a Commercial Pilot License, Group 3 IFR Rating, Class 3 Instructor Rating, and Class 2 Aerobatic Instructor Rating.

“I enjoy having the opportunity to help to train and disciple the next generation of mission-minded aviators, having a world-wide missional impact through the ministry of MAF here at PATC. It is encouraging to watch students progress through the flight program, learning new technical skills as they also grow and deepen their walk with God.”

Elaine Maxwell

Prior to arriving at Prairie in 2010, Elaine Maxwell has been Office Administrator and Financial assistant with Tower Asset Management, a company built with husband Mark, for the past twenty years. She was home raising their three daughters prior to her work with Tower. Elaine holds a BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto. 

Elaine began at Prairie in Fall, 2010 in the Finance Department, before working for a few years in the Development Department, and then back to the Finance Department for the past ten years. She has been CFO for many of those ten years.

 

“I work at Prairie because together Mark and I were called here. I see my role as making sure the organization is healthy financially in order that the mission of Prairie can be fulfilled – training young men & women to meet great needs of the world in Jesus’ name and for His glory. I enjoy the structure of the financial work – how the finances tell the story of Prairie, ensuring fiscal parameters are adhered to and keeping Prairie’s fiscal information current for management, Board and external sources.”

When she’s not in the office, Elaine is enjoying her three daughters and sons-in law, five grandchildren, and reading and quilting. 

Stacey Bell

Stacey Bell began working at Prairie on July 1, 2023, joining the Development Department and recently becoming the Managing Director of Development. She holds a Diploma in Bible (1988) from Briercrest Bible College, and a Legal Assistant certification (1990) from Saskatoon Business College. Prior to arriving at Prairie, Stacey’s professional background includes 30 years experience working in law firms as a Paralegal and Office Manager in both Edmonton and Calgary, time as Risk Manager at Christian Credit Union in Edmonton, and as Director of Operations at a non-profit women’s shelter in Edmonton.

In addition to enjoying chapels and prayer times at the College, Stacey loves working at Prairie “because it is a very healthy organization and truly is the Best Christian Workplace. There is honesty and transparency and mutual respect between staff and faculty. The students are why I work at Prairie, because I believe that God has specifically chosen me at this time to work at Prairie for them and to help them prepare to become missional professionals. I feel like I’m a “campus mom” to many students and I absolutely love that.” She and her husband Troy are parents to two adult children and enjoy making their home in Three Hills.

Pamela Fraser

Pamela Fraser came to Prairie in 2005 after graduating from High School, to begin her Bachelor of Arts in Youth Degree from the College. She began working in the Enrollment department in August 2008 while finishing her degree, and graduated in 2010. She has worked at Prairie for the entirety of her professional career, totalling 16 years, minus three maternity leaves to take care of her and husband James’ three daughters. Pamela enjoys coaching and coached Prairie’s women’s basketball team for six years, including winning a title.

“Prairie made such a big impact on my life and I wanted to continue to be a part of the mission here. I love seeing life transformation in students just as my life was impacted by this place. The thing that I enjoy most about my job is the team that I get to work with–God provides remarkable people to work in Marketing and Enrollment and I see it as a great privilege to lead them towards the goal of enrolling mission-fit students.”

Andrew Siggelkow

Andrew Siggelkow, P.Eng. joined Prairie College in 2022. Originally hired as the Operations Manager, he quickly took hold of the opportunity to assume the role of Managing Director of Operations.

Andrew is a Professional Engineer holding a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree from the University of Alberta (2009) as well as a two year Certificate of Christian Studies from Peace River Bible Institute (2004).

Andrew came to Prairie College from the City of Edmonton with over 13 years of project management, fiscal oversight, public engagement and supervisory experience. He has experience managing large complex projects and budgets while working with interdisciplinary teams. Before joining Prairie College, Andrew had minimal experience with Commercial Building Operations but he enjoys learning new things and taking on new challenges. He is also excited and humbled to be leading the design and construction aspect of the Building for Greater Impact Capital Campaign.

Andrew is a firm believer in the value of Christian Education at all levels and came to Prairie College with a deep desire to use the gifts that God has endowed upon him and the skills that he has developed to assist Prairie College staff and students to Know Christ and Make Him Known.

Shannon Warnock

Shannon Warnock has recently joined the Prairie staff team, hired as the Executive Assistant to the President’s Office in May, 2024. Her employment with Prairie began after her April 2024 graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry – Music and Worship Arts degree, commenced in Fall 2019. Included in her degree studies was an 8-month long internship in Poland where she helped with worship ministry and ESL outreach at a church; she will use this experience toward a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies degree at Prairie, with a target graduation date in Spring 2025.

Shannon notes “Prairie and the Prairie community have contributed so much to my intellectual and spiritual formation. I’m excited to have the chance to invest back into Prairie, and I love getting to continue to learn and grow as part of such a positive community.”

Admissions

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Admissions Counsellor

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Abigail Rempel

Admissions Coordinator

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Zac Parkinson

Admissions Counsellor

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Chimane Hastings

Admissions Assistant

Athletics

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Bob Murray

Athletic Director

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Vanessa Dyck

Athletics and Recreation Services Coordinator

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Saulo Neves de Oliveira

Cross Country and Indoor Track Head Coach

Aviation

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Kalvin Hildebrandt

Flight Instructor / Support Services

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Tiffannie Friedley

Administrative Assistant

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To see all of our Aviation Instructors, visit our Faculty Page.

Campus Rentals and Events

Nancy Toews

Campus Rentals & Events Coordinator

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Vanessa Dyck

Manager of Davidson Apartments

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Creative Arts Programs

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Jonquil Thiessen

Executive Assistant for DM and MWA Programs

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Development

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Stacey Bell

Managing Director, Development

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Kendi Dyck

Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

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Tim MacKenzie

Legacy Planning Consultant

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Andrew Wiebe

Alumni Relations Director

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Jonquil Thiessen

Telephone Campaign Representative

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Troy Bell

Telephone Campaign Representative

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Corinne Mapayi

Telephone Campaign Representative

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Food Services

Jeremy Downing

Food Services Director

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Financial Services

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Doug Johnson

Director of Student Financial Services

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Jennifer Marples

Student Finances / Accounts Payable

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Library

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Emily Kroeker

Library Director

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Kristen Williams

Reference Librarian

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Rebekah Brisbin

Library Technical Services Assistant

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Online Education

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James Fraser

Director of Online Education

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Janet Osborne

Online Education Website Administrator

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Connie Nyman

Student Services Coordinator of Online Education

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Operations

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Nathan Horstemeier

Director of Facilities

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Campus Security

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Prison Bible Encounter Program

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Gord Allert

Prison Program Director

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Dr. Emma Karin Emgård

Prison Program Faculty Liaison

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Lydia Nelson

Prison Encounter Program Assistant

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Publications

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Phil Callaway

Servant Magazine Editor

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Reception

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Val Leuf

Campus Receptionist

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Martha Ould

Campus Receptionist

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Registrar’s Office

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Cheryl McLim

Registrar

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Becky Scott

Assistant to the Registrar

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Student Development

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Rev. Gillian Blomsma

Director of Student Development - Women & HyFlex Students

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Michael Bookless

Director of Student Development - Men & Families

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LaRae Schmidt

Career and Calling Centre Director

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Canada & United States Application

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Here are key opportunities you can partner with Prairie

We have launched our Campaign for Greater Impact to provide students with the very best learning opportunities and campus facilities for the decades ahead. 

In Phase One of this Campaign, we plan to invest in much-needed campus renewal, including: upgraded Infrastructure, a new Student Residence, Cafeteria, Worship Auditorium, and expanded Aviation Training Centre. A modern campus requires an investment that is bold, and even expensive, but each Campaign Project is strategic, and designed to enhance Prairie’s campus and student life experience.

Expansion of Prairie Aviation Training Centre

This expansion of PATC’s facility is a key project of Prairie’s Campaign for Greater Impact. It will increase the College’s capacity to train a new generation of Christian aviators to serve God in missions, and also address the growing need for trained pilots in the commercial aviation sector.

Scholarships & Education Fund

Invest in the next generation of missional professionals. Each year Prairie College distributes over $500,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students. We are grateful for each gift that reduces the burden of students’ tuition and allows students to fulfill their God-given professions.

Prison Bible Encounter Program

Encourage inmates in five institutions across Alberta to discover or reconnect with Jesus Christ. This fund assists the students studying the Certificate in Bible program with scholarships, resources for classes, and instruction. 

General Ministries

Prairie College is educating students to pursue a Biblical foundation for life and career.  Your contribution to this fund assists in minimizing the College’s general operating expenses.  

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