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
twenty 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, Office Administrator
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 acting in an assisting role with our leader, Jan Chandler. Sharon
will continue with her involvement with a variety of office procedures to help bring efficient and time sensitive service to our clients.
In addition, she is now actively assisting Jan with program start up activities for new accounts and enhancing our customer service
responses.
Charlene Schindel, Receptionist and Bookings
Charlene has recently (May 2009) joined Chandler Consulting Inc. and is starting in a part time position, soon to become full time.
She is involved with reception and appointment booking for testing and counseling services. Her background includes experience working in
the medical field, and a health and fitness related business. Whether on the phone or in person, Charlene 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 and instructing for the Saint John's Ambulance and Medic First Aid Programs. Debbie
is a Certified US DOT Collector, a Breath Alcohol Technician, a Certified Audiometric Technician and a Pulmonary Function Testing Technician.
She provides the majority of our in-house testing, as well as manages audio testing and pulmonary functioning data management programs. She
expects to be certified as a mask fit technician, as Chandler Consulting Inc. prepares to add this feature to our current list of available
services.
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.
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.
Gillian Brown, RN
In addition to providing nursing services for Chandler Consulting Inc., Gillian currently works at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on
the intensive care unit. Her intelligence, motivation and attention to detail have greatly added to our nursing staff potential. Gillian's
interest in medicine and education, add a high degree of professionalism to our team.
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