Submitted by Marte Clemente Nogot, Past State Deputy

The new State Deputy for Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus recently started his term.

Beginning his new role as of July 1, State Deputy Gregory Dozorec has been a fully exemplified insured Fourth Degree Brother Knight for almost 25 years having joined the Order in Regina. He actively supports his home council Bishop Budka 5914 as well as Father Hugonard Assembly #1064, both in Regina.

In addition to having held various roles within his council, he has served on the Regina Chapter as president, vice-president and treasurer, as well as serving as District Deputy from 2017-2020.

Dozorec was elected State Warden in 2019 to the Saskatchewan State Board, and has held the offices of advocate, treasurer and secretary, and is currently elected as State Deputy for the 2026/2027 fraternal year.

He and his wife Tammy have been married for 30 years, and have three adult daughters. They are members of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Basil the Great in Regina, where Tammy serves as secretary of the UCWLC.

Dozorec has been involved in the family business of hardwood flooring for almost 35 years; in 2004 he became the third generation to lead the company and continues a legacy that dates back almost 80 years. He is recognized as a Master Craftsman within the industry setting quality standards and advancing the progress of the industry through product testing, as well as teaching and mentoring the next generation including his daughter Jesse, the fourth generation in the family continuing the legacy.

Other leaders elected at the 2026 State Convention are State Secreatry Dale Meier of Saskatoon, State Treasurer Garth Herbert of Regina, State Advocate John Marshall of Saskatoon, and State Warden Cody Geiger of Moose Jaw. Fr. Warren Dungen is State Chaplain, and Fr. Millan Sajonas is State Associate Chaplain for the 2026-2027 year.

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