This candidate has been endorsed by the Board of Directors.
Personal Statement of Interest
It would be an honour to once again serve on the Board of FirstOntario
Credit Union and continue prioritizing our members and the long-term
success of our credit union. As a member and a small business member, I
was awarded the inaugural 2016 FirstOntario Credit Union’s 1Awards Niagara
for small business entrepreneurs. I am committed to cooperative
principles, member-owner values and investment in our communities. I have
over 30 years’ experience providing accounting services to a variety of
businesses, dealing with many financial institutions and
entrepreneurial/start-ups. My financial literacy, prudent decision making,
independent voice, leadership skills and community relations are positive
contributions to safeguarding members’ best interests.
What can you specifically contribute to the Board?
- Board Director and committee experience
- Extensive accounting and business experience
- Oversight, Insight and Foresight
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Commitment to time required to be a diligent director/committee member
- Proud community and small business representative
- Independent and impartial voice
Educational and Professional Designations
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Accredited Canadian Credit Union Director (ACCUD), Dalhousie University
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Audit Committee Effectiveness Course (ICD), Institute of Corporate
Directors
- Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) – Brock University
Work Experience
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30+ years of Financial Administration/Consulting for various businesses.
Specializing in law firm accounting, law firm and small business
start-ups and full-cycle accounting services
- Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner
- Commercial Property Owner
Board and Committee Experience
- FirstOntario Board of Directors (3 Years)
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Strategic Oversight Committee
- Governance Committee
- Club Roma (St. Catharines) Inc. Board of Directors (2 years)
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Annual Club Roma Ladies Auxiliary Golf Tournament for Tender Wishes
Foundation, Committee Member (26 years) Club Roma (St. Catharines) Inc.
Board of Directors Member (2 years)
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