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Leadership and Governance

 

Leadership and Governance

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 a minimum of eight member volunteers with representation from various 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.

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.


Meet the Executive Leadership Team

Jason Daly, MBA, CIM
Chief Executive Officer

Jason's profile on LinkedIn

Andrea Vrbanac, CHRL
Chief People and Culture Officer
Andrea's profile on LinkedIn

John Klassen, BSc, CPA, CMA
Chief, Finance and Compliance

John's profile on LinkedIn

Julie Langham Wall, MBA
Chief Operating Officer

Julie's profile on LinkedIn

Leanne Nullmeyer, MBA
Chief Digital and Marketing Officer

Leanne's profile on LinkedIn

Nolan Andres, BSc, MMath
Chief, Technology and Innovation

Nolan's profile on LinkedIn

Sandra Yutzy, MBA
Vice-President, Credit Risk


Sandra's profile on LinkedIn

 


Meet the Board of Directors

Henry Paetkau
Board Chair

Brody Rebelo
Finance and Loan Committee

Chinyere Okafor
Audit and Risk Committee

Doug Woodburn
Audit and Risk Committee, Technology and Innovation Committee

Gerry Frey
Finance and Loan Committee

James Schenk
Governance Committee Chair

Janet Peddigrew
Governance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee

Kaylie Tiessen
Chair, Technology and Innovation Committee, Governance Committee

Rick Martin
Chair, Finance and Loan Committee

Rosemary McCrie
Chair, Audit and Risk Committee; Technology and Innovation Committee

Wanda Wagler-Martin
Board Vice Chair, Governance Committee

Board Gender Diversity

In 2025, 45% of Kindred’s Board were female. The table below includes the percent share for the two years prior.

Year Female Male
202445%55%
202345%55%
 


Council of Members by Branch

Aylmer
Vacant

Elmira
Dennis Frey (chair), Erla Bauman

Kitchener
Dan Driedger (vice-chair), Brent Charette

Leamington
Vacant

Milverton
Vacant

Mount Forest
Miles Wiederkehr

New Hamburg
Dawna Whitehead

Waterloo
Kevin Dwarte