Management Team

Our Executive Director, Pauline Pratt, oversees the day-to-day operations of the House of Lazarus with the assistance of six staff members.

Name Title About
Pauline Pratt Executive Director
  • Began in 2003 with the House of Lazarus.
  • Being at the House of Lazarus utilizes both my background in Management Accounting, Social Services, Nutrition and Lay Ministry and gives direction to my passion for Social Justice.

  • Credentials:
  • Industrial Management Accountant (5th level CMA)
  • Credit/Debt Counsellor
  • Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner
  • Licensed Lay/Worship Leader in the United Church of Canada Seaway Valley Presbytery
Kim Merkley Food Bank Coordinator
  • Began in 2003 with the House of Lazarus
  • I feel I was “called” to be here
Deborah Hermkens Saturday Food Bank Supervisor
  • Began in 2005 with the House of Lazarus
  • Desires to “give back to the Community”
Janet Carkner Executive Assistant
Office Accounting
  • Began in 2007 with House of Lazarus
Clare Korth Thrift Shop Manager  
Donna Theriault Household Goods Manager  
Richard Castleman Operations Resource Manager
  • Began in 2007 with House of Lazarus
Elaine Madore Office Support Staff
  • Began in 2007 with House of Lazarus