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Following is a list of SCCU's board of directors. Each director is elected or appointed to a 3 year term at our Annual General Meeting in April of each year. There is one board member from each of the six Peer Groups, and one Credit Union Central of BC Appointee.
Anthony Clare, Chairperson
Director Since: 2002
Director, Summerland & District
Credit Union
Peer Group 2 | My name is Tony Clare. I was born in England and have lived in Summerland for thirty one years. I am happily married and have three sons, one in management at the Fairmont Water Hotel, one a manager in the computer business in Vancouver and one managing a charity company in Kelowna.
I am a dentist, practicing now for thirty one years in Summerland. I am a member of the B.C. Forensic Odontology Response Team for mass disasters. My hobbies include golf, reading, driving a 1961 sports car and being a member of various professional and service organizations. I also served on a school board for eight years.
I have been on the Board of Summerland and District Credit Union for over twenty one years, having served on all committees during that time. I have been Board Chair for the last six years.
My interest in Stabilization Central was awakened following their fall meeting in Kelowna, which I attended for an information luncheon. When a vacancy to the Board for a member from a smaller credit union was announced, I was immediately interested. I shall be retiring soon and will have time to devote to this position.
Stabilization Central performs a very necessary and important function and I can bring twenty two years of experience in the system to the Board. I ask for your support in my candidacy. |
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Brian Bentley, Vice Chairperson
Director Since: 2003
Chief Executive Officer, Integris Credit Union
Peer Group 1 | I have been a Director since 2003 and feel strongly that I have worked through a steep learning curve around the issues, opportunities and future for Stabilization Central. I feel confident that I am able to contribute positively to the evolution of Stabilization Central in the changing financial landscape and assist in the development and implementation of its new vision.
My association with the credit union system goes back over 20 years and has equipped me to knowledgeably and fairly represent the interests of all credit unions. Also, I have worked closely with Stabilization Central, when as CEO of Prince George Savings we were recovering from an economic downturn. This experience underscores the value of good risk management practices, leaving me with the conviction that a strong Stabilization function in the financial industry is essential.
Additionally, I draw on my broad range of experiences from the 6 years that I operated my own business, along with the 34 years that I worked within the financial community.
Currently, I am: - CEO, Integris Credit Union
- Chairperson, Northline Peer Group 1
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Gene Blishen
Director Since: 2005
General Manager, Mount Lehman Credit Union
Peer Group 6
| Gene was born in Whitehorse, Yukon and grew up in Vancouver. In the early 70's he moved to Denmark returning after a few years with his wife, Marjun. Gene began his career in the credit union system in 1978 at North Peace Savings and Credit Union. In 1989 he left North Peace in the position of general manager and moved with his family back to Denmark. He returned to Vancouver in 1992 and began work as general manager of Mt. Lehman Credit Union. The credit union has been a leader in technology innovation at the branch level and the member product level. He has served on numerous CUCBC committees over the years and is currently president of the Credit Union Foundation of B.C. He currently resides in Burnaby B.C. His oldest son is at seminary in Saskatoon and his youngest resides in Copenhagen, Denmark attending art school. |
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Angela Kaiser
Director Since: 2006
Director, Prospera Credit Union
Peer Group 5 | I graduated from UBC in 1990 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, received the Certified General Accountant, CGA, designation in 1996 and the Certified Financial Planner, CFP, designation in 1998. I currently operate a public practice firm that focuses on the financial, tax and accounting needs of individuals and small business corporations.
Community involvement includes serving as Treasurer and Vice-chair on a parent advisory committee, volunteering for Junior Achievement of British Columbia to teach youth “Business Basics” and assisting children in musical artistic endeavours through involvement in musical productions.
I joined the Board of Prospera Credit Union in 2001 and in 2006 was elected to the Board of Stabilization Central Credit Union. I currently act as Audit chair at both organizations and am also the Vice-Chair of Prospera.
As a Director of Stabilization Central I work with the Board to ensure that the entity adds value to the credit union system. During these dynamic times, I believe mechanisms need to be in place to respond to arising issues that present new challenges. With my educational background and experience I feel I have the skill sets needed to provide input to the Board of Stabilization Central. I also believe that a sense of loyalty to our members, commitment to our communities, strong corporate governance and enterprise risk management is essential to ensure the long term sustainable growth of our Credit Union System. |
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Douglas Lang
Director Since: 2007
Director, Coastal Community Credit Union
Peer Group 4 | I have had the privilege of being a credit union director for the past 20 years, 14 years of which, I served as President and Chair of the Evergreen Savings Credit Union Board. It has been a most rewarding experience. During my tenure with Evergreen Savings, our credit union saw major changes including growing from one branch in Campbell River to nine branches covering all major markets in the North Central Vancouver Island region. One of my main goals as a director and president was to ensure that the credit union maintained financial stability even during periods of economic hardship. To accomplish this, I worked with management to implement a strategic planning process. The result of this effort has been a profitable and growing credit union. During the years that I was the president, Evergreen Savings evolved from a precarious financial position in the early 1990’s to one of the most financially secure credit unions in the province today. Prior to my retirement I was employed with the City of Campbell River for 37 years, primarily in the Finance Department and now, as Corporate Services Director/Treasurer, managing five departments (Legislative Services, Information Services, Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services, Materials Management, and Financial Services) of the municipality. During my career, I was a member of the CUPE Local 623 for several years, serving on the executive, the bargaining committee and as treasurer of the union. Previous work experience includes 5 years with Scotiabank, starting as a teller and working up into management within a large branch. I hold a professional accounting degree as a Certified General Accountant (CGA). My financial background and experience is an asset in my role as director. The financial industry is going through major changes requiring the credit union to have the leadership of experienced directors with financial knowledge to ensure it remains strong and viable.
I am a graduate of the Credit Union Director Achievement Program. ESCU Committees Currently Serving On: - Board Chair (ex-officio on all Committees)
- Mergers & Alliances Committee
- Joint Steering Committee
- CEO & Personnel Performance Review Committee
- Elections Committee
Other areas of community service include: - Greater Campbell River Water District – Secretary/Treasurer
- Church Boards & Treasurer
- Campbell River Assessment & Referral Service Society – Treasurer & Vice Chair
- C. R. Performing Band Society – President
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Jim Miller
Director Since: 2007
Chief Executive Officer, Creston & District Credit Union
Peer Group 3 | Jim Miller is the Chief Executive Officer of Creston & District Credit Union. Prior to moving to British Columbia, Mr. Miller held numerous positions with credit unions in Alberta and Manitoba. He currently is Chair of the Creston Valley Development Authority, and sits as a Director of Stabilization Central Credit Union of British Columbia. Jim also sits as a Director on the Board of Columbia Basin Trust. Jim has served as a member of the Legislative Committee to the Board of Directors for Credit Union Central of BC; is a past Director of the Creston Chamber of Commerce; and is a former member and Executive Director of the Creston Rotary Club. He has coached at both the minor hockey and senior hockey levels. Jim and his wife Linda have two teenage children. |
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Jack Whittaker
Director Since: 2008
Director, Osoyoos Credit Union
Peer Group 2 | Jack was raised in Castlegar, British Columbia where he completed high school and worked five years in a pulp mill until attending University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Laws at the University of British Columbia. He moved to Osoyoos, B.C. in 1975 and practiced law until 1988 when he was elected Member of Parliament. While in Parliament he was a member of the Joint Senate- House of Commons Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations, the Finance Committee and the Public Accounts Committee. He also sat on Legislative committees dealing with taxation, banking and co-operatives and bankruptcy among others. Jack was elected to the Board of Directors of Osoyoos Credit Union in 1996 and to the Board of Credit Union Central of British Columbia in 1998.At present he Chairs the Board of Directors of Osoyoos Credit Union, the British Columbia Co-operative Association, the British Columbia Press Council and served as Chair of CUCBC for three years from 2002-2005.He has Chaired Central’s Legislative Committee for six years as well as the Human Resources Committee for two years. Jack is a member of the Board of Directors of the British Columbia Automobile Association where he sits on the Audit Committee and Chairs the Governance Committee. In addition, he serves as a Director of the Youth Excellence Society and in 2008 was selected to sit as a Director on the Board of Stabilization Central of British Columbia. Jack was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Credit Union Foundation of British Columbia in 2007. |
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