Our Leadership Team
The management team of the Cosmos Group represents many years of industry and leadership experience, both within the not-for-profit sector and in the broader world of competitive business. Our programs and services are overseen by professionals with a wide range of expertise who use a collaborative and strategic approach to ensure the success of each project.
In addition to our managers’ ongoing contribution to the organization, they may also serve the community and the human services sector through their involvement on other community boards. Some of these include Urban Indigenous Voices Society (UIVS), PACE, Alberta Council for Disability Services (ACDS), Alberta Bottle Depot Association (ABDA), and the Lifelong Learning Council.
Becky Braconnier – Executive Director
Becky has been with Cosmos for over four years and serves as the Executive Director, where she advocates for an inclusive environment that empowers individuals to be their authentic selves. With a psychology and leadership development background, she is passionate about enhancing organizational growth and nurturing community partnerships.
Outside of work, Becky enjoys spending quality time with her family and children, immersing herself in a good book, hiking Alberta’s breathtaking trails and waterfalls, or indulging in her favorite treats—Slurpees and tea. Becky embraces life with warmth, compassion, curiosity, and a sense of adventure in all life balances.
Eileen Berry – Financial Controller
Financial Controller for Cosmos Group of Companies, traditionally referred to as a Bean Counter. However, her nickname is The Candy Lady, as she makes freeze-dried candies to sell at markets. The buzz around town is that she has a small family farm with many types of livestock, from horses to honeybees.
Bradley Blois - Director of Programs
As the Director of Programs, Brad ensures that the Cosmos Disability Support Services team has the support and resources to make a difference in the individuals we serve daily. You’ll find him unwinding around a campfire in the summer, soaking up nature’s finest with a s’more in hand. When winter rolls around, he will trade the great outdoors for cozy movie nights with his wife and dog, where they hunker down, play some guitar, and try to stay warm. Whether work or play, Brad is about creating moments that matter.
Robb Robertson - Karma Cafe, Food & Beverage Manager
Robb has been with Cosmos since the start of 2019, managing the Karma Café and providing guidance & practical work experience to individuals in our Food, Beverage and Customer Service training programs.
He joins us from the West Coast of BC, where he enjoyed a rewarding career in the Food and Beverage, Music, and Entertainment industries.
Robb's hobbies and pastimes include renovation and home improvement projects, culinary arts, and keeping up with four busy children. In his spare time, Robb can be found wandering aimlessly around a Home Depot or toiling away on his scale model railroad empire.
Our long-standing community agency serves to connect community members to the wealth of resources and opportunities that exist in the central region of Alberta.
COSMOS Community Support Services Ltd.
Maryanne Rentz
Community Access Program Team Lead
Penny Swales
Community Access Program Team Lead
Sheila Beaudoin
Residential Program Team Lead
Loretta Fost
Residential Program Team Lead
Renata Vasilj
Career and Personal Development Team Lead
Jordyn Pervaiz
Intake Coordinator / Life Skills Lead
COSMOS Bottle Depots Ltd.
Winston Pitos – Cosmos Bottle Depot 1, Manager
Tracy Nelson – Cosmos Bottle Depot 2, Manager
Jonas Dy – Blackfalds Cosmos Bottle Depot 3, Manager
COSMOS invites all members of our community to participate in our programs and services!
