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We are inspired by being a part of the Kindred community, and our commitment is to supporting our members.
Kindred’s leadership consists of three groups: the Board of Directors, a Senior Leadership Team, and the Council of Members. These teams work closely together to ensure the continuing success and sound governance of the credit union. The Board of Directors establishes Kindred’s strategic direction, monitors the overall strength and financial performance of the organization, as well as the satisfaction of members, and ensures that Kindred continues to be an engaging employer. Representing the best interests of the members, the Board works closely with the Senior Leadership Team and holds the organization accountable for its success. Guided by Kindred’s purpose, the Board applies prudent financial practices and business standards to fulfill its responsibilities to members.
The Council of Members is a committee of sixteen member volunteers with representation from all eight Kindred branches. Each year the Council seeks volunteers for governance roles on the Board of Directors and ensures the Council of Members has a full complement. This approach to discerning qualified candidates has resulted in diverse and competent boards for Kindred, who have served the membership well and been excellent guardians of our values. Appointments to the Council of Members are presented to the Membership at the Annual General Meeting.
We are currently seeking candidates to fill upcoming vacancies on the Kindred Board of Directors and Council of Members. If you’re interested in serving, take a look through our info packages for more information:
Serving as a Board Member | Serving as a Council of Members Representative
To apply, please email Tithi Thakkar, Corporate Secretary.
Ian Thomas, MBA, ICD.D
Chief Executive Officer
John Klassen, BSc, CPA, CMA
Chief, Finance and Compliance
Max Bentz, BA
Vice-President, Member Relationships
Nick Savva, BSc, ACIB
Vice-President, Credit Strategy and Underwriting
Nolan Andres, BSc, MMath
Chief, Technology and Innovation
Rebecca Smith, BA, CHRL
Vice-President, Engagement and Values
Sandra Yutzy, MBA
Interim Vice-President, Credit Risk
Stephanie Szusz, BBA, BEd
Vice-President, Agricultural and Commercial Banking
Susan Taves
Board Chair, Governance Committee
Henry Paetkau
Board Vice-Chair, Governance Committee
Carolyn Albrecht
Governance Committee
Stephen Funk
Finance and Loan Committee
Gerry Frey
Finance and Loan Committee Chair
James Schenk
Audit and Risk Committee
Kaylie Tiessen
Finance and Loan Committee
Rick Martin
Audit and Risk Committee
Rosemary McCrie
Audit and Risk Committee Chair
Tim Wagler
Governance Committee
Wanda Wagler-Martin
Finance and Loan Committee
Aylmer
Frank Voth, John Stoltzfus
Elmira
Dennis Frey, Erla Bauman
Kitchener
Dan Driedger (chair), Brent Charette
Leamington
Vic Winter, (one vacancy)
Milverton
Connie Jantzi, (one vacancy)
Mount Forest
Miles Wiederkehr (vice-chair), (one vacancy)
New Hamburg
Dawna Whitehead, Norm Size
Waterloo
Kevin Dwarte, Alfred Hecht (vice-chair)
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