CEO – Thank you to Karen Biggs and update on CEO replacement
January 4, 2023
Dear Menno Place Family,
As you know by now, Karen Biggs has retired and is moving to the next phase of her life – a gift from God. As the Mennonite Benevolent Society (MBS) Board, we want to whole heartedly affirm this important decision that Karen has made and pray blessings over her as she makes this transition in her life.
We thank Karen for all of her dedication and hard work here at Menno Place. Recently we have all seen the world’s eyes, more than ever, focused on the care given to our residents and families; we are proud of the care and love that you lavish on them. Thank you.
We are encouraged to claim the words of Frederick Buechner (American minister, preacher, author and theologian) who said: “Vocation is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet”. Thank you to Karen and to all of you as you live this out in your day-to-day working lives.
Karen’s last day at Menno Place will be January 13, 2023 and we wish her all the best. Psalm 16:11 (NRSV) sums it up so well “You show me the path of life. In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures evermore”. Thank you Karen from everyone at Menno Place.
As we move into this new phase of Menno Place, we also want to assure you that a new CEO will be named in January 2023. We expect there to be a gap between the outgoing CEO and new CEO, and know that our capable and amazing Executive and Leadership Teams and Menno Place will ably bridge this gap. Thank you for your prayers, patience and encouragement as we move forward.
On behalf of The Mennonite Benevolent Society Board,
Carol Dyck (President), Deanna Klassen (Vice-President), Jay Teichroeb, Laura Loewen, Rudy Klassen, John Dick, Gary Schellenberg, Mark Rempel, Martina Klassen, Terry Christie
Karen’s retirement celebration took place in December – a wonderful time for staff and Karen’s colleagues to say thank-you and good-bye.
