Jeff St. Onge appointed to Southeast College board
November 3, 2025, 10:32 am
Nicole Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Moosomin’s Jeff St. Onge has been appointed to the board of Southeast College.
A long-time resident of the Moosomin area, Jeff recently retired after a 35-year career in the education sector. His experience spans classroom teaching, technology consulting, and leadership roles including roles as McNaughton High School Principal and Division Superintendent. A dedicated community advocate, Jeff has worked tirelessly to integrate education into the heart of local life in Moosomin.
Southeast College announced the appointment of three new board members last week. In addition to St. Onge, Shirley Blyth of Whitewood and Rob Stephanson of Weyburn were appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
With those three new appointments, the board is once again at full capacity including existing members: John Williams (Estevan), Jeff Ward (Estevan), Judy Okanee (Estevan) and Levi Paradis (Weyburn). The appointments fill vacancies left by Trevor Tessier, who relocated outside the region and the retirements of Heather Vermeersch and Barb Compton. John Williams and Jeff Ward’s terms have been extended by an additional three years.
New member Shirley Blyth of Whitewood has had an extensive career in healthcare including roles ranging from direct nursing care to leadership positions within provincial, federal, and First Nations settings. She has also mentored nursing students in practicum settings and brings board experience with both a condominium corporation and the Community Health Nurses of Canada.
Rob Stephanson’s career encompasses a range of accounting and business leadership roles, including Partner at Doane Grant Thornton LLP, Controller, and Head Instructor for a business program. He has served on numerous boards and committees, and dedicated more than 20 years as a Councilor for the City of Weyburn.
“On behalf of the Board of Governors, I extend a warm welcome to Jeff, Shirley and Rob,” says John Williams, Board Chair. “Their appointments come at a pivotal time for Southeast College, and their wealth of knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in guiding our institution forward. We look forward to their contributions as we work together to fulfill our commitment to serving the educational needs of our region and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.”
“We are delighted to welcome Jeff, Shirley, and Rob to the Southeast College Board of Governors,” says Jody Holzmiller, CEO & President of Southeast College. “Their diverse backgrounds in education, healthcare, and accounting will greatly enrich our discussions and decision-making. Together with our existing members, we have assembled a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the mission and vision of Southeast College as a cornerstone of opportunity and excellence in our communities.”
