Board of Directors

Helen Dixon, President
​Appointed July 1, 2020. Appointed for second consecutive 3 year term term on July 1, 2023. Term expires June 30, 2026 unless reappointed for a third consecutive 3 year term. The Board Bylaws  permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms. Helen was elected to the President's position on July 1, 2024.

​Helen had a number of years with the Royal Bank and several years with IAC and United Dominion Investments. 
 
Helen then spent 25 years with CIBC and CIBC Mortgages and Lending in a number of roles such as Regional Manager for approvals for Atlantic Canada and as a Business Development Manager in the Atlantic Provinces covering all four provinces in the Atlantic Region.
Helen is a member of Woodlawn United Church in Dartmouth.
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Diana Dalton, Secretary
Reappointed on July 1, 2025 for a three year term after completing three consecutive 3 year terms on June 30, 2024. Current term expires June 30, 2028 unless reappointed for a second consecutive 3 year term. The Board Bylaws  permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms.  Diana provided volunteer services to the Board during her required one year absence as a member from the Board for the 2024-25 term.

Diana is a lawyer with more than three decades of experience working with consulting firms, governments, and international development agencies in the natural resources sector. Diana was a former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources in Newfoundland and Labrador, past Chair of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and was an Interregional Advisor in Natural Resources with the United Nations.
Diana is a member of St Andrews United Church, Halifax. She is a member of the Board of Trustees St. Andrew’s United Church and President of the Board of Directors of the Dartmouth Work Activity Society, an organization which assist persons facing barriers to obtain the skills they need to find employment. As well she tutors refugees and immigrants in English through the English Language Learning Program at the Halifax Public Library.
Ron Cochrane, Treasurer
Reappointed on July 1, 2025 for a second three year term. Term expires June 30, 2028 unless reappointed for a third consecutive 3 year term. The Board Bylaws  permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms. .  

Ron retired from Saint Mary's University in August 2012 and at retirement was the Director, Financial Services. Volunteer activities have included participation in and Chair of various Church courts including Congregation, Church Council, Pastoral Charge Official Board and Halifax Presbytery.
Ron is a member of St Paul's United, Mt. Uniacke .
Don Munro, Vice President
Appointed July 1, 2024. Term expires June 30, 2027 unless reappointed for a second consecutive 3 year term. The Board Bylaws  permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms. 
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Don entered Mount Allison University in 1986 as an intended candidate for the Ministry.  However, Don's studies took him in a different direction and became a journalist who continued to serve local congregations in a variety of ways.  Don's  intention is to begin new studies to become a Licensed Lay Worship Leader for the Church.  

Over the past 25 years in Sydney, Don has undertaken a variety of faith community roles from leading Sunday School to leading services, and from counting collection to serving Communion.  Don was chair of the Board at St. Andrew's United for 2 years before moving to First United where I was head of the Worship Committee until we amalgamated in 2014.  
 
Don considers his biggest on-going role at United Heritage is his current head of the Worship Committee and member of the Church Board.  
Don is a member of United Heritage Church in Sydney. 
Don Stonehouse, Member
Appointed July 1, 2017. Appointed for second consecutive 3 year term term on July 1, 2020 and a third consecutive 3 year term on July 1, 2023. Term expires June 30, 2026. The Board Bylaws  permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms. The Board Bylaws  permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms. 

Don is a retired professional engineer.
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​Don is a member at St. Andrew's United Church, Halifax and a past Treasurer of St. Andrew's. 
Vacancy, Member
Due to an unexpected early Board retirement, a vacancy occurred on July 1, 2024. Bylaw currently permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms.
Murdock Morrison, Member
Appointed July 1, 2020. Appointed for second consecutive 3 year term term on July 1, 2023. Term expires June 30, 2026 unless reappointed for a third consecutive 3 year term. The Board Bylaws  permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms. The Board Bylaws  permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms.

​Murdock (BA., BEd., MEd.)  provided senior school administrator leadership at several schools within HRM, and was a Regional Manager in the Office Products sector, sports support sector and a Regional Manager for the Canadian Student Exchange Program. 

Murdock is a member of Woodlawn United Church, Dartmouth.
Rev. Roland Murray, Member
Appointed July 1, 2017. Appointed for second consecutive 3 year term term on July 1, 2020 and a third consecutive 3 year term on July 1, 2023. Term expires June 30, 2026. The Board Bylaws  permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms. 

Rev. Murray is a retired Chaplain from the Canadian Armed Forces and at the time of his retirement was Senior Protestant Chaplain (Col).  
Roland is a member of Woodlawn United Church, Dartmouth.
Raymond Watts, Member
Appointed July 1, 2024. Term expires June 30, 2027 unless reappointed for a second consecutive 3 year term. The Board Bylaws  permit members to be appointed for up to 3 consecutive 3 year terms. 

Employed by Air Canada Finance for 35years. Business Administration Diploma from Red River Community College, Winnipeg, FCI designation.

Raymond has served various faith communities over the years in a variety of roles while residing in Manitoba and Nova Scotia. His experiences include trustee, treasurer,  Chair of Building and Property Committee, Board Chair, and member of a Presbytery adminstrative committee.
​Raymond is a member Wesley-St. Matthew’s United Church, Pugwash NS. Currently serving as a member of the Stewardship Committee and Chair of Ministry and Personnel.