Our Team

Our Team

Jim Niemi	Owner Jim Niemi has been at the helm since the beginning with his unwavering commitment to community through his life’s work. His ability to attract a team of individuals to this energy and leadership style has resulted in the evolution of the [Read more…]
Lois Havanka	Lois has been working with Jim Niemi since 2001, being a part of the growth and expansion. Lois is the Financial Manager for Stepping Stones/The Employment Place and works out of the financial/administration office. Lois loves her work and [Read more…]
Steve Miller	Steve has been involved in career counselling since leaving his government job as a social worker in 1987 to deliver a six-week contract on interview skills. From ’87-91 he delivered a fairly traditional form of career counselling based on [Read more…]

Gerry Chatelain	I bring a variety of experiences to my job as the “Enhancer” at Stepping Stones. My “Work Purpose Statement” is: To identify situations where the flow of energy is being blocked and to create an environment that would enhance the movement [Read more…]

Goldie Caldwell van Mentz	Goldie has always loved the area of personal development and brings this enthusiasm to her position as Receptionist at Stepping Stones Consulting. Her background includes 25 years in Seattle, Washington working in the areas of Human [Read more...]