Our Staff
Heidi Hesselink
Executive Director
Heidi joined United Way Estevan as Executive Director in 2021. After growing up, volunteering, and teaching in the community of Estevan for many years, she jumped at the opportunity to continue to serve her community through the United Way. She is passionate about seeing the people of Estevan grow and thrive. In addition to her work with the United Way, you may also find her sharing her love of yoga in the community, currently through OM Yoga Studio, working in her yard, walking, birding, or spending time with friends and family. She’s very excited to be working with this amazing group of directors, volunteers, and community members.
Kent Pachal
Finance Director
Kent is semi-retired having worked for an oilfield services company for 25 years. He has a BComm. from U of S, with majors in accounting and computer science. Kent started working for United Way Estevan as Finance Director in September 2019. His focus is to help the Board achieve their goals and to ensure the member agencies receive the funds they need. He loves being a part of each and every Telethon. Kent is involved in coaching and reffing youth hockey, and with golf and volunteers his time to the junior golf program.
