• Chair, Member Engagement & Director Recruitment
• Vice Chair, CEO & HR Committee
• Member, Audit & Enterprise Risk

Steven DeBoer is an experiences finance professional and a CPA, with experience in public accounting (Deloitte Calgary and locally at Grant Thornton LLP) and as VP of Finance and Business Operations at local robotics company 4AG Robotics Inc. He has over 10 years of executive board experience, including roles as President, Vice-President, and Treasurer.  

Steven has a long history of service in the Shuswap, starting the radio station CKVS 93.7: Voice of the Shuswap and was a longstanding volunteer and board member of the Shuswap Agricultural Association operating the Salmon Arm Fair in the roles of Vice-President, Treasurer, and President. He also served as Treasurer of the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce, a Mentor and Organizer of the Shuswap’s Launch-a-Preneur program, a Trustee for the Salmon Arm College Scholarship Fund, member of the Okanagan College Regional Advisory Council, and a director for the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society. 

• Member, Community Engagement
• Member, Member Engagement & Director Recruitment

Doug Easterbrook is a professional engineer with over 50 years of experience developing enterprise business software, specializing in systems with strong accounting foundations. In 1988, he founded Arts Management Systems, creating a comprehensive CRM solution for Arts, Entertainment, and Sports organizations across North America. As the developer of Theatre Manager, Doug built an ERP system that integrated ticketing, fundraising, finance, project planning, volunteer management, and web services; empowering venues to optimize their operations with single software solution. 

A lifelong volunteer, Doug chairs the North Shuswap Disaster Recovery Society, which has distributed $800,000 in post-wildfire relief to uninsured families. He also helped secure a $500,000 BC Active Transportation Grant as part of the North Shuswap Pathway committee. In Calgary, Doug contributed over 30 years to Storybook Theatre, including nine as Board President, where he led fundraising efforts and strategic planning. He also played a key role in the formation of the Calgary Community Arts Center consisting of 8 arts organizations that could share resources. 

• Member, Community Engagement
• Member, Credit & Market Risk

Tanja Carlson has been with Community Futures Shuswap for 22 years. Her role as Business Development Offer provides business advisory services and financing to new and existing entrepreneurs in the Shuswap. She has strong business acumen, analytical skills and through her work, delivers advice and growth strategies. Tanja has played a part in the success of countless businesses throughout the Shuswap and has gained extensive experience in project implementation and management. 

She has thoroughly enjoyed her first term as a director for SASCU and currently sits as President on her Strata Council. Her volunteer work has included being a director for the Shuswap Association for Community Living and the Downtown Improvement Association, plus serving as a judge for 4-H speech competitions.

• Chair, Credit & Market Risk Committee
• Member, CEO & HR Committee
• Member, Conduct Review & Governance Committee

June Stewart was first elected to the board in 1986 and served for 30 years.  After taking a six year break, she returned to the board in 2022. She has served in every table officer position and on every committee during her tenure.  Now retired, June’s work experience included 20 years as a small business lender and 10 years as Executive Director with Shuswap Children’s Association.   June shares her extensive governance experience and training by consulting with local non-profits to help strengthen their board practices. 

June is a long-time resident of Salmon Arm and has volunteered with numerous organizations including serving on the boards of Minor Baseball, Literacy Alliance, and Minor Softball, building the ball diamonds at Elk’s Park, and sitting on various City of Salmon Arm advisory committees including the Official Community Plan Review, Social Impact Committee, Parks, Affordable Housing, Downtown Parking Commission, and Child Care Needs Assessment.   Most recently June joined the Shuswap Cardiac Society board and is volunteering as an advisor at the Senior’s Resource Centre.

• Chair, Conduct Review & Governance Committee
• Member, Audit & Enterprise Risk Committee
• Member, Member Engagement & Director Recruitment

Dawn Dunlop is the Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Shuswap/Revelstoke branch and holds degrees in Psychology, Non-Profit Leadership, a Graduate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, plus completed a Masters Degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University. Dawn has over 30 years’ experience in the government and non-profit sector in both rural and urban settings and has expertise in developing and operating affordable housing. 

Dawn has served on multiple Boards including the BC Non-Profit Housing Association, Salmon Arm Economic Development Society, Community Action Initiative, and has been on the SASCU board since 2020. Growing up on a farm in the prairies, she learnt from a young age about giving back to the community.  You can find her hiking and running on our trails and she currently lives on a hobby farm with all her critters. 

• Member, Audit & Enterprise Risk
• Member, Community Engagement

Gordon Kirkwood is a highly accomplished retired Manitoba Credit Union CEO with a wealth of related knowledge and experience. Gordon is an Associate of the Credit Union Institute of Canada (Honors) with a major in Finance, and holds a CCD designation, Certified Credit Union Director, from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, Governance Leadership Institute. Over 42 years, he has held almost every position within a credit union from statement clerk to Chief Executive Officer. He specialized in Administration and Finance and held many management roles at four different credit unions including CFO and 21 years as CEO. His extensive credit union experience has allowed him to become highly proficient in all facets of the credit union and specifically in the Boards desired candidate competencies of Financial Literacy and Risk Management.

Gordon sat on a number of committees for Credit Union Central of Manitoba (CUCM), including their Management Advisory Committee, Democratic Control Review Committee, and their Information Technology Council. He also sat on the Celero EroWorks Retail Banking Governance Council, Management Advisory Council for the Manitoba Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba, and sat on CUCM’s Board of Directors where he Chaired their Audit and Risk Committee. Upon his retirement, Gordon was awarded The Manitoba Credit Unions Order of Merit recognizing his significant contribution to the credit union system. Gordon would like to continue his contributions to the credit union system and in particular the members and staff of SASCU. His experience and knowledge of all aspects of a credit union and its affiliates would be an asset to the Board, staff, and its membership.

• Member, Community Engagement Committee
• Member, Member Engagement & Director Recruitment

Riley Boudreau is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and leader locally and globally. Riley has focused much of his career around his entrepreneurial ability to leverage technology and engage with experts to make an exponential impact while on a minimal budget. In 2022, Riley founded a 45,000 sq. ft nutraceutical mushroom farm, growing legal superfood mushrooms that have a phenomenal impact against today’s various chronic diseases. 

In Salmon Arm, Riley volunteers with the Dinner Rotary Club, and has managed Salmon Arm waterslides, volunteered with South Canoe Outdoor School, and led the Grindrod School Sustainable Agriculture project. Globally, Riley’s largest impact was launching Stand with Nepal Charity, rebuilding Khari Village District after it was struck by the 2015 earthquake, rebuilding 83 houses, 3 schools, a community hall, and supplying mosquito nets, medicine, and running blood drives. 

• Member, Audit & Enterprise Risk
• Member, Credit & Market Risk
• Member, Member Engagement & Director Recruitment

Jodi Pierce, CPA, CGA, is a highly accomplished financial executive with over fifteen years of experience in local government financial management, including more than eleven years in senior leadership roles. With a strong foundation in public sector accounting standards, Jodi has demonstrated expertise in fiscal planning, budget development, and risk management for large organizations. As General Manager of Financial Services at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Jodi managed complex financial operations, led a dynamic team, and provided strategic guidance to senior leadership and the Board. Jodi’ s background also includes significant human resources and labor relations responsibilities, policy development, and the implementation of critical organizational protocols. Known for excellent communication and leadership skills, Jodi is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement within public sector environments.

Jodi has been a member of SASCU since arriving in the community in 2005. As an active member of the community, Jodi has raised two successful children, participating in their school events and extracurricular activities, including a year as an assistant coach for a girls’ basketball team. Committed to community service, Jodi served as a Rotarian for four years and contributed as a board member for both Salmon Arm Minor Hockey and the Salmon Arm Figure Skating Club. Through a career with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), Jodi collaborated extensively with numerous non-profit organizations, reinforcing a dedication to community development and engagement. These experiences reflect strong leadership and teamwork skills, demonstrated through guiding groups, fostering collaboration, and supporting shared goals.

• Chair, CEO & HR Committee
• Member, Credit & Market Risk
• Member, Conduct Review & Governance Committee

Constance Ladell is a lawyer who, prior to her retirement, was General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Privacy Officer for BCLC. Her legal and corporate expertise includes risk management, regulatory and anti-money laundering compliance, internet commerce, IT contracting, procurement, privacy and policy development. In addition to her role as a Corporate Secretary, she has over 30 years of governance experience serving on both for-profit and non-profit boards such as corporations, women’s centres, animal welfare organizations, a community association, a symphony, a YM-YWCA and a seniors’ housing society. 

Constance presently serves on the board of the Shuswap Community Foundation and chairs its Governance and Risk Management committees. She is currently appointed as the Alternate Director for Area E. For the past 11 years she has volunteered sorting donations at the Sicamous United Church Thrift Shop, where she is also a church trustee. She recently retired as a coordinator of her community neighbourhood emergency program but remains passionate about emergency preparedness in the face of climate change. 

As SASCU’s Chief Technology Officer, Roy is responsible for leading the organization’s technology strategy and ensuring systems evolve to meet the needs of members and the community. With more than 25 years of executive experience in technology, operations, and digital transformation, Roy brings a strong record of modernizing platforms, strengthening governance, and guiding high‑performing teams.

Before joining SASCU, Roy served as Vice President & Chief Information and Technology Officer at Manitoba Public Insurance. In that role, he advanced enterprise cloud adoption, introduced AI‑enabled capabilities, and delivered complex initiatives focused on operational excellence and improved service delivery.

Roy is committed to fostering a culture of curiosity, clarity, and collaboration. He is passionate about building scalable, member‑focused solutions that support long‑term organizational resilience.

Roy and his wife, Terrie, make their home in Salmon Arm. They enjoy travelling, the arts, spending time outdoors, and are proud of their blended family of three adult daughters who live in Edmonton and Toronto.