Jan Chandler, International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor President and Founder
Jan founded this company in 1990 under the name Nu Beginnings, which has since become incorporated under the name Chandler
Consulting Inc. Jan acquired a Certificate of Competence as an International Certified Alcohol & Drug Counsellor from the Addiction
Intervention Association in 1994. She is also qualified as a Substance Abuse Professional, in accordance with US DOT Regulations.
Jan has grown this company into a viable and productive entity. Jan maintains a reputation in Alberta as an expert in administering
Alcohol and Drug Programs in the workplace, as well as a competent counsellor in her field. She is a dynamic and interesting
instructor, and is committed to teaching people about addiction and intervention, as well as recovery and personal wellness.
Ron Peterson, Addictions Counsellor
Ron joined Chandler's counselling team in February 2005. He has become an integral part of our operations, offering individual
and couples counselling, facilitating groups, and assisting with all aspects of the day to day operations as Office Manager. He
offers above average group therapist skills and is a dynamic counselor/educator. Ron brings to Chandler Consulting Inc. an extensive
background in working with addictions, as well as other personal issues. His background includes working as Director of Pine Lodge
Treatment Centre in Saskatchewan, Instructor of a community services addiction program, and a counselor for the Saskatchewan Health
District. Over the past nineteen years Ron has assisted individuals in resolving personal, relationship and family problems. Ron has
acquired a Certificate of Competence with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Board in March 2005.
Sharon Demaray, Receptionist and Bookings
Sharon became a part of Chandler Consulting Inc. in July 2007. Sharon brings with her a variety of office experience including
administration and bookkeeping, which greatly adds to her capabilities of heading up the reception area and appointment booking for
testing and counseling services. Sharon also assists in a variety of office procedures to help bring efficient and time sensitive
service to our clients. Whether on the phone or in person, Sharon is cheerfully ready to assist you with your needs.
Debbie Coates, Data Entry and Collector/Technician
Debbie graduated from the University of Calgary nursing program in 1982. She was employed at the Red Deer Regional Hospital
Centre for the next 12 years, working on an orthopedic trauma unit. After leaving the nursing profession, Debbie became employed
in the oil industry working in the field of occupational health and safety. Debbie is a Certified Audiometric Technician and a
Breath Alcohol Technician, and performs most of our in house audiograms and drug and alcohol testing. She is also an instructor
for the Saint John's Ambulance and Medic First Aid Programs.
Eva Campos, Part-Time Data Management
Eva manages our quarterly and annual reporting, as well as our random selection program. She is our main data entry person for
our testing data software management program - DrugPak. Her hard work and attention to detail keeps our customer file systems
accurate and audit ready. She truly manages her time well, working from home as well as our main office.
Yvonne Heisler, Bookkeeper
Yvonne began assisting Chandler Consulting Inc. in a part-time capacity in September 2005 as part-time receptionist. Following a
year in this position, she transitioned into our bookkeeping position. Yvonne capably manages all accounts receivable and payable,
and assists with the day to day financial management aspects of our operation. Her skills and experience have greatly added to our
service delivery capacities.
Our Nurses
Mary Sebzda, RN
Mary graduated from the General Hospital in St. John's Newfoundland in 1972. She has worked in the medical profession since that
time, and has been at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for the past twenty years, working on a variety of units including orthopedics,
general medical, and now is employed on a very active surgical unit. She has a genuine interest in total wellness and managed
rehabilitation. Mary has gained extensive experience with assessing workplace health issues over the past years with Chandler
Consulting. Mary's hobbies include sailing, aerobics and walking.
Ian Hume, RN
In addition to providing nursing services for Chandler Consulting, Ian currently works at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on the
emergency unit. His intelligence, motivation and attention to detail have greatly added to our nursing staff potential. Ian's
interest in medicine and education, together with his sense of humor, add a high degree of professionalism to our team.
Laura Rumohr, RN
Laura combines her career at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Center with her part time contract position with Chandler Consulting Inc.
She greatly enjoys working with healthy people and loves the contrast from hospital work.
Robin McKay, RN Business Name: Energy Effects
Robin is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in critical care, continuing care, management, and education. With
an aptitude for hands-on healing energy work, she has been an active practitioner in various types of energy work for 7 years. Her
focus is to teach others to help themselves in simple ways, including Jin Shin Jyutsu® and meditation techniques. Robin has a
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a Master's degree in Management, and various certificates in energy work and facilitation.
OF INTEREST
- Jan Chandler and Ron Peterson carry Professional Liability Insurance, provided by McFarlan-Rowlands Insurance Brokers, London,
Ontario
- Jan Chandler is a member of the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Board.
- Ron Peterson is a member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
- Accounting Services are provided by Dan Jefferies, Cutherbertson, Sandall, Red Deer, Alberta
- Commercial Banking services are provided by Royal Bank, Main Branch, Red Deer
- Medical Review Officer is Dr. Chris Page, Driver Check, Ayr, Ontario
- Laboratory is Gamma/Dynacare Laboratories, London, Ontario
