The Board of Directors

Roger Sobotkiewicz, K.C.

Chair and Chief Executive Officer

Roger Sobotkiewicz was appointed Chairperson of the Authority on February 4, 2016. Prior to that, he held the position of acting Chairperson since February 1, 2015. He is also the CEO of the Authority and holds a number of statutory appointments, including:

• Superintendent of Insurance;
• Superintendent of Pensions;
• Superintendent of Financial Institutions; and,
• Registrar of Credit Unions.

Mr. Sobotkiewicz acted as legal counsel for the Authority for more than a decade, during which time he led a number of significant policy initiatives. Prior to joining the Authority, he practiced law in private practice and in the Crown sector. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Manitoba. 

In 2022, Mr. Sobotkiewicz was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and was distinguished with the King’s Counsel designation.

Howard Crofts, B. Admin, FCPA, FCA

Member and Vice-Chair (Appointed December 2015)

Chair of Finance Committee

Adjudicative Committee

Howard Crofts was appointed to the Authority in December of 2015 and was appointed by Order in Council on June 29, 2023, to be Vice-Chairperson. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA, FCA) with a Bachelor of Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. He practiced public accounting for 40 years before retiring from MNP LLP, where he held various leadership roles during the final decade of his career. 

His active support of health-related charities includes volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society, serving as Chair of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation and on the Board of Directors with Group Medical Services, Raven Oil Corporation, the Saskatchewan Auto Fund, SGI and its subsidiaries, and as a member of the Investment Review and Pension Committees of TD Greystone Managed Investments Inc.

In addition to his current involvement with FCAA, Mr. Crofts also serves on the boards and committees of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and Pro Docs Ltd.

Tracey Bakkeli, MBA, CTAJ

Member (Appointed July 2021)

Chair of Human Resources and Governance Committee

Adjudicative Committee

Tracey Bakkeli brings a strong combination of governance, business, and regulatory experience. She founded her consulting firm in 1999 and has since advised private companies, public sector organizations, co-operatives, not-for-profits, and regulators. Over her career, she has helped boards and senior executives develop and implement strategic plans and operational improvements.

She has served as a director and committee chair for the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, Sherwood Co-operative, SaskTel, the Life Insurance Council of Saskatchewan and the Regina Economic Development Authority. Tracey holds a Master of Business Administration from the Ivey Business School and a Bachelor of Administration from the University of Regina and a Certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice.

Ms. Bakkeli received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and recognition as one of Saskatchewan Business Magazine’s Women of Influence. As a passionate reader, she is delighted to volunteer as a literacy tutor at Thomson School.

Brad Gurash, MBA, FCPA

Member (Appointed October 2025)

Finance and Audit Committee

Brad Gurash is a Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA) with a Master of Business Administration from Laurentian University and a Bachelor of Accounting Science from the University of Calgary. With more than 20 years of experience in the Saskatchewan public service, Mr. Gurash has experience in management and senior leadership roles across several ministries and agencies, including Environment, the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, Finance, Justice and Attorney General and the Legislative Assembly Service of Saskatchewan. He currently serves as Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services, with the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General. He also worked in the private sector with Deloitte in Regina and Prince Albert.

Mr. Gurash actively contributes to his profession, having served on the Board of Governors, including a term as President and Board Chair, and participating on several provincial and national committees. He received the Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA) designation in 2011 in recognition of his distinguished service.

His support of community organizations includes having served on the boards of the Prince Albert Council for the Arts and the Kinsmen Club of Prince Albert.