This candidate has been endorsed by the Board of Directors.
Personal Statement of Interest
As an area manager at GM, I have gained the knowledge of working with
groups of people from varied backgrounds and experiences and practiced
inclusive leadership styles. This experience has benefits of understanding
Board dynamics and therefore, I believe I bring strong people and
leadership skills to the Credit Union. I have a keen interest in financial
matters and have working knowledge of establishing and managing budgets. I
have working knowledge and understanding of ISO & ERM processes, due to my
General Motors work experience related to Quality Risk Management (QS9000
& ISO14001).
What can you specifically contribute to the Board?
- I believe in the co-operative philosophy of people helping people
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The Credit Union requires knowledgeable, strong Directors to be leaders
into the future. Boards have legal and moral obligation to maintain
Director Accountability with a high standards and ethics
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My recent focus has been on Seniors issues in Niagara and have found
that more needs to be done. I bring an in-depth senior point of view to
the Board since seniors are the fastest growing segment of the
population of Niagara/Hamilton region
Educational and Professional Designations
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Management and Economics, (State
University of New York) Business Leadership Certificate,
- Board Governance Certificate from Niagara College,
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Chartered Director from McMaster University/DeGroote School of business.
Work Experience
- General Motors St. Catharines: Management for 42 years
Board and Committee Experience
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Credit Union member since 1963 and a Director since 1981, have served on
every Board committee, including the Audit and Risk Committees, and have
been Chair and Vice Chair numerous times.
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As a member of the Governance Committee, we participated in achieving
significant Board Governance reform resulting in the governance model
presently in existence at the Credit Union
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Chair of the Niagara Falls Senior Advisory Committee and on the Board of
the Age Friendly Niagara Council as Vice Chair.
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