Executive Leaders
Major Brian Slous - Executive Director
Brian Slous is a fifth generation Salvationist and third generation Salvation Army officer. He comes to the ARC after servicing in various corps (church), Training College (Seminary), and administrative appointments within The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory for over 26 years. He holds a Master's Degree in Christian Studies. He has three children, two grandchildren and is married to his wife Beverley, who also serves as a Salvation Army officer in Victoria.
Brian believes in the transformational message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and it's power to change lives. He is passionate about living a life that is characterized by integrity, authenticity and grace; desiring to lead a team that is dedicated to the mission for which The Salvation Army was raised and the ARC was established.
Brian Slous is a fifth generation Salvationist and third generation Salvation Army officer. He comes to the ARC after servicing in various corps (church), Training College (Seminary), and administrative appointments within The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory for over 26 years. He holds a Master's Degree in Christian Studies. He has three children, two grandchildren and is married to his wife Beverley, who also serves as a Salvation Army officer in Victoria.
Brian believes in the transformational message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and it's power to change lives. He is passionate about living a life that is characterized by integrity, authenticity and grace; desiring to lead a team that is dedicated to the mission for which The Salvation Army was raised and the ARC was established.
Management Team
- Residential Program Manager
Karla Anderson - Spiritual Care Coordinator
Karla started her career as a missionary / ESL teacher overseas in Japan. When returning home, she continued her work in education. She has a bachelor's degree in behavioural science and religious studies.
She has been here at the Victoria ARC since November 2014 and has learned tonnes about God's people inside and outside these walls. She feels honoured to serve with the leadership here and share the hope that comes through the transformative gift of grace from a loving God. She hopes to serve the spiritual needs of the staff, volunteers, residents, and guests at the ARC.
Karla started her career as a missionary / ESL teacher overseas in Japan. When returning home, she continued her work in education. She has a bachelor's degree in behavioural science and religious studies.
She has been here at the Victoria ARC since November 2014 and has learned tonnes about God's people inside and outside these walls. She feels honoured to serve with the leadership here and share the hope that comes through the transformative gift of grace from a loving God. She hopes to serve the spiritual needs of the staff, volunteers, residents, and guests at the ARC.
Community Advisory Council
The ARC is ably supported by a number of community volunteers who lend their expertise to assist the Executive Director in leading the organization. These volunteers assist especially in areas of strategic planning, financial & risk management, property management and community relations. The members of the ARC's council are:
David Woodland - Ex-Officio, BC Division - DSSS
Major Brian Slous, ED – Victoria ARC (Chair)
Roger Butcher, BC HOUSING – ESP & EWP Funder
Rear Admiral Roger Girouard, Leadership, Governance, Crisis and Emergency Management
Rob Johns – Emergency Social Services Director, City Of Victoria – Emergency Program
Rob Clarke – Area Director, Vancouver Island Community Corrections
Shirley Hunter, Victoria Advisory Board Liaison
Rick Elliot, SANRO Regional Director
Keith Linder - Inspector, Victoria Police Dept.
Victoria PRD - Special Projects, Marnie Burnham
Manjinder Toor, ARC - CRF Manager
Jeffrey Baergen, ARC - Residence Manger
Keltie Manderville, ARC - Hope House Manger
Shelly Gugden, Owner - Il Terrazzo Restaurant (Nieghbouring Business - link to Victoria Downtown Business Association)
David Woodland - Ex-Officio, BC Division - DSSS
Major Brian Slous, ED – Victoria ARC (Chair)
Roger Butcher, BC HOUSING – ESP & EWP Funder
Rear Admiral Roger Girouard, Leadership, Governance, Crisis and Emergency Management
Rob Johns – Emergency Social Services Director, City Of Victoria – Emergency Program
Rob Clarke – Area Director, Vancouver Island Community Corrections
Shirley Hunter, Victoria Advisory Board Liaison
Rick Elliot, SANRO Regional Director
Keith Linder - Inspector, Victoria Police Dept.
Victoria PRD - Special Projects, Marnie Burnham
Manjinder Toor, ARC - CRF Manager
Jeffrey Baergen, ARC - Residence Manger
Keltie Manderville, ARC - Hope House Manger
Shelly Gugden, Owner - Il Terrazzo Restaurant (Nieghbouring Business - link to Victoria Downtown Business Association)
