Staff & Board
Our Staff
Shoaib Ebadi
President & Executive Director
Scott Koop
Associate Director
Nora Plett
Operations Manager
Grant Hoeppner
Production Manager
Eric Boorman
Donor Relations & Production
Eli Melsness
Media Production Assistant
Rein Cabalquinto
Communications Coordinator
Joe Proulx
Distributions Coordinator
Gladys Rempel
Producer, Low German Media
& Accounting Clerk
Stu Hunnable
Cottonwood Trails Director
Albina Nikitina
Producer, Russian Media
Ella Aleksienkova
Production Assistant, Russian Media
Heriberto Ayala
Spanish Media Coordinator
Viola Ayala
Administrator & Distribution, Spanish Media
David Pinto
Assistant Producer, Spanish Media
Karen Cline
Alberta Regional Liaison
Sydney Hiebert
Alberta Regional Liaison
Terry Liske
Saskatchewan Regional Liaison
Our Board
J.C. is the retired owner of Big Tree Properties, Winkler, MB and is an active member of the Winkler M.B. Church. J.C.'s introduction to Square One began with his participation at two Pastors Conferences with Ernesto Pinto of the Spanish Ministry: one in Honduras followed by one in Nicaragua.
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"I feel extremely blessed to be a part of the Square One World Media team. Their creativity, efficiency and willingness to share and cooperate with other agencies make me proud to be a part of this great work."
JC Peters
Board Chair
Claudius is an adult educator and a member of New Beginnings Church. He uses his talents and experience with media, educational technology, and teaching & training to serve God.
“I believe media-based ministries need not only talented producers, but also board members with the experience to understand what the ministry needs, the vision to create and sustain opportunities, and the sensitivity to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.”
Claudius Soodeen
Vice Chair
Derek is a CPA and the Chief Financial Officer at Concordia Wellness Projects Inc. in Winnipeg. He has been a Sunday School teacher, on church council, and a board member / treasurer with Youth For Christ Winnipeg. Derek attends Calvary Temple where he got to know Shoaib Ebadi while serving at Beyond the Walls.
“My faith and family are important priorities that guide my decisions. I find it rewarding to support ministries that share the life changing message of Jesus Christ and I look forward to making a positive contribution at Square One."
Derek Reimer
Board Treasurer
Amber is a professional communicator, experienced in broadcast media and journalism. She has worked in radio, TV, public relations and full-time ministry. Amber is the Director of Digital Communications at Church of the Rock in Winnipeg, host/producer of an international internet radio program (Sunday Morning Power & Praise), and is a lead singer for the event band, “The Goods”!
“I love being a part of work with an eternal impact. Square One uses
broadcasting and story-telling (two things I’m passionate about) to reach so many with the Gospel. I am thrilled to help facilitate that in any way I can.“
Amber Anderson Skrabek
Board Secretary
Bruce actively serves in Fort Garry M.B. Church, currently on their church council and Senior Visitation Team. Now retired, Bruce worked in the technology field for over 40 years, leading large financial and government organization tech groups and being a business consultant to a variety of industries.
“I appreciate that Square One has remained true to their mission of spreading the Gospel using multiple languages in ways that people can relate to and understand. Technology has been an invaluable tool for ministry, but the great people God has inspired to be part of this ministry that challenged me to be part of their journey.”
Bruce Charney
Board Member
Ron retired after 43 years in sales and sales management. A long-time member of Steinbach MB Church, he currently serves as finance chair and has spent 33 years on the school board. Ron and his wife Helen enjoy backpacking, canoeing, and serving together in their church. They have four children and ten grandchildren.
"I’m grateful for Square One’s willingness to follow the doors the Lord opens. What started as a one- or two-language ministry has grown into many languages, and it’s a privilege to help share the Good News of Salvation."
Ron Falk
Board Member
Elaine became a Jesus follower at camp at age 15. Married to a farmer near Boissevain, MB, she works from her home office to serve farm families as an author, coach, speaker, and conflict resolution practitioner. Elaine is passionate about helping young people come to Christ and families be in harmony with Jesus as Lord. She leads the Sunday School at her church.
“I appreciate Square One’s focus on spreading the Gospel via media. I hope to use my communication insights and connections to help build strength for the ministry.”
Elaine Froese
Board Member
A retired nurse and educator, Laurel feels blessed by the opportunities and relationships she enjoyed working with Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba, including time with Native Communications Incorporated television division. She is pleased that Square One is commencing Indigenous programming. Laurel is an active Church and Missions Committee member at La Salle Community Fellowship.
“What attracts me to Square One is the diversity, creativity, and partnerships they build in bringing God’s love and human compassion to so many challenging areas of the world. I am excited to be a part of the Square One global community.”
Laurel Gardiner
Board Member
Wes is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Briercrest College and Seminary in Caronport, Saskatchewan. Until the move to Briercrest in May 2025, Wes was a member of Cornerstone Alliance Church in Winnipeg and had served there in various capacities and ministries over 23 years. He has been a CPA for many years and in his role at Briercrest, works within the non-profit charity sector.
"I am inspired by Square One's media ministry that reaches people around the world for Christ in creative and compelling ways. I am grateful for the opportunity to help this team in any way I can."