USask to welcome Stevenson and Marsh to Board of Governors

“We are looking forward to welcoming Mike Marsh and Corinna Stevenson as new board members,” said Shelley Brown, chair of the university’s board. “Their diverse talents, perspectives and industry experience will be invaluable assets to our governance team, and we are appreciative of the time and dedication they have committed to USask over the next three years.” 

A USask alum, Stevenson holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting and holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Stevenson and her husband Jeff grain farm and operate Hi-Lite Custom Feedlot together with their sons and in-laws. She was formerly a consultant with SaskCentral Business Advisory Services providing finance, corporate governance and enterprise risk management expertise to credit unions across Saskatchewan, and has held numerous senior leadership roles in financial institutions throughout her career. She is also an avid volunteer in the advanced education sector and has previously served two terms as District 9 (Melfort, Nipawin, Hudson Bay) Senator for USask. 

In 2022, Stevenson was honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for her transformational leadership within the regional college system. 

“I have learned so much as an executive and I have a lot to give back,” she said. “I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting started. I am simply delighted to be on campus more often. I may be biased but it is one of the most beautiful places in Saskatchewan.” 

The USask Board of Governors will also welcome USask alum Mike Marsh to the team. 

Marsh earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from USask in 1979 and later obtained a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University in 1999. With over 40 years of construction, operational and corporate experience, Marsh has worked on corporate governance development, business and planning process improvements, and capital project evaluations together with financial review and reporting processes. He was on the executive leadership team at SaskPower for 15 years, where he served seven years as president and chief executive officer before he retired in December of 2021. Marsh has extensive experience working with boards for industry associations and not-for-profit organizations. 

 In 2018, Marsh was honoured as the Distinguished Lecturer at the USask College of Engineering’s 42nd annual C.J. Mackenzie Gala of Engineering Excellence. 

“The University of Saskatchewan has a long and proud history of graduating exceptional talent year after year,” said Marsh. “Together with the research and academic work done at USask, there will continue to be significant impacts resulting from this university here in Saskatchewan, across Canada and around the world. I am confident that we can continue to build on that success well into the future.” 

With the arrival of two new members, current board members Joy Crawford and Louise Simard will be completing their terms. 

“We are grateful for the service and dedication of both Joy and Louise on the Board of Governors during their terms, and we thank them for their contributions to the university,” said Brown. 

The University of Saskatchewan’s Board of Governors is responsible for overseeing and directing all matters respecting the management, administration and control of the university’s property, revenues and financial affairs. 

The board consists of 11 members: the chancellor and the president of the university as ex officio members, five members appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council, two members elected by the University Senate, the president of the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union, and one faculty member elected by the faculty.