Board of Directors
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Sasha Godenir
President
Optometrist & Owner, Optical ImageSasha is a mother of three, Optometrist, and owner of Optical Image, who also serves as VP of the Swift Current Downtown Business Community and Chair of the Southwest Facility Foundation. Shaped by her small-town Saskatchewan roots, she is passionate about uniting the community through facilities that promote physical activity, inclusiveness, and overall well-being.
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Travis Cuthbert
Vice President
Partner, Mercator FinancialTravis is a Swift Current native and partner at Mercator Financial, who lives in the city with his wife Shauna and their three children. Grateful for the recreational facilities he enjoyed growing up, Travis is passionate about ensuring future generations have the same opportunities — helping build a vibrant, healthy community that residents of all ages are proud to call home.
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Caitlin Mann
Secretary
Owner, Pebble CreativeA Swift Current native, Caitlin is a busy mom of two boys and the President of Southwest Crisis Services. She is passionate about giving back through her creative skill set and board experience. She firmly believes in the power of sports and recreation to build strong communities and personal character. Her roots and love for the Southwest run deep, and she is committed to helping it thrive.
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Alex Laird
Treasurer
Lawyer, Stringham LLPAlex is an associate lawyer with Stringam LLP in their Swift Current office. He is committed to offering what services he can to further develop sports and recreation in Southwest Saskatchewan. As someone who continues to be active and use many of Swift Current’s recreational facilities, he is excited to be part of a great team of people who are focused on building the future of sports and recreation in Swift Current.
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Jim Jones
Board Member
Retired City of Swift Current CAOJim has called Swift Current home for four years, having joined the City in Community Services before rising to his current role as CAO. He is a firm believer in the value recreation facilities bring to community health and wellness, and looks forward to collaborating with fellow community members to support new builds in recreation and leisure.
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Dallas Mohagen
Board Member
Professional EngineerDallas is an oil and gas engineer who is proud to raise his family in Southwest Saskatchewan. A passionate advocate for physical and mental wellness, he volunteers as a coach in soccer, softball, hockey, and basketball, and looks forward to helping build new partnerships and raise funds for sporting facilities that will benefit the entire Southwest for generations to come.
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Vim Parmar
Board Member
CEO, Wheatland Machine & Beachcomber Hot TubsBorn in Uganda and raised in Canada, Vim is a proud father of three and a new grandfather. Currently serving his second term as Vice Chair of the Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce. A longtime community member who was educated, raised his family, and built his business in Swift Current, he is passionate about making this city an even greater home for future generations.
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Pat Friesen
Board Member
Business ConsultantPat is a retired Executive Vice President of Marketing from Innovation Credit Union and operator of Success Business Consulting, who served on Swift Current City Council from 2012 to 2024. A deeply committed community volunteer, she has served on an impressive range of boards and committees, including the Swift Current Broncos, CAA Saskatchewan, and numerous local and provincial organizations. Raised on a farm near Success, Pat and her husband Wes cherish family, community events, and cheering on their favourite local teams.
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Butch Gering
Board Member
President & CEO, Diamond EnergyBorn and raised in Swift Current, Michael “Butch” Gering is a proud husband, father, and grandfather. He has been actively involved with the Swift Current Minor Hockey, Great Plains College, and the RM of Swift Current. A familiar face alongside his Diamond BBQ and crew - he is a community supporter across arts, culture, recreation, and education, and is passionate about creating opportunities to fund sports facilities that will benefit his hometown, grandchildren, and future generations for years to come.
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Ryan Plewis
City Council Liason
City CouncillorA lawyer by training, Ryan has been a Swift Current City Councillor since 2009 and co-leads the Plewis Automotive Group alongside his brother Mark as 4th generation owners, now operating 6 dealerships across the region. He has contributed to numerous community boards including the Swift Current Broncos, Elmwood Golf and Country Club, and the Police Advisory Committee.