Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors brings together a unique and diverse mix of professionals from all over British Columbia. The Board is responsible for all major decision making within the society, and some of our board members are also involved in the Society's day-to-day operations. Board members are elected in November and serve for a one-year term. After this term, they may run for re-election.

A short bio of each of the directors is provided below.

Randy Gomm, B.Sc

Randy has been involved with HANS since 1997 and is well known and respected in the natural health field on the west coast. After recovering from some serious health problems where he was unable to work for 8 years, he has benefited...

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Dorothy Beach

Dorothy’s many accomplishments include being Past National Environmental Chair of Federal and Provincial Council of Women (PCW); Environment Chair (PCW) & Health and Environment Chair for Local Council of Women;...

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Klaus Ferlow, HMH

Klaus has 53 years experience in business, the greatest majority of that in the herbal business as the President, founder and co-owner with his two sons Peter & Harald of Vancouver based, Ferlow Brothers Ltd, and President of...

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Brian Schaefer, PhD

Brian’s doctorate is in experimental psychology from Oxford University. Since then, Brian has been on the leading edge in his field with over twenty year as President of a software company that has developed...

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Lorna Hancock, BA

Lorna, a Graduate of UBC, is a long time advocate of an integrated approach to health care; is listed in Who’s Who in Canada; has been featured in numerous magazines and on national media. Lorna is a founding member and director of...

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Milt Bowling

For over a decade, Milt has served as the President and CEO of the non-profit Clean Energy Foundation, helping over 100 communities across North America balance the risks and benefits of wireless technology. He is recognized world-wide for his...

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Shiv Nat, CA

Shiv completed his Canadian Securities Course in 2000, his BCom from UBC in 2003, and his Chartered Accountant designation in 2004. He is currently a Manager at Smythe Ratcliffe LLP in Vancouver, working as an auditor and business advisor for...

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Jane Shaak

Jane is Chair of the Okanagan Chapter, centered in Penticton and has been involved with HANS, since its beginning. Jane has an extensive background in community service in the South Okanagan. She chaired Naramata’s...

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