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SASCU Announces New Directors

SALMON ARM – May 13, 2026 – SASCU Credit Union has two new directors and an incumbent rounding out its Board this year. Incumbent director Tanja Carlson and new directors Gordon Kirkwood and Jodi Pierce were introduced at SASCU’s Annual General Meeting last week.

“We were very fortunate this year to have an incredible slate of candidates for our Board,” said Vice Board Chair Steven DeBoer. “It is always encouraging to see members step forward with such passion and interest in supporting SASCU’s Board leadership. I want to sincerely thank all of the outstanding candidates who chose to run this year.”

Jodi Pierce, CPA, CGA, brings more than 15 years of local government finance experience, including 11 years in senior leadership. Most recently, as General Manager of Financial Services at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, she led complex financial operations and provided strategic advice to senior leadership and the Board. Along with strong expertise in public sector financials and risk management, Jodi brings a deep commitment to the community as a long-time SASCU member and active volunteer.

Gordon Kirkwood is a retired Manitoba credit union CEO with 42 years of sector experience, including 21 years as CEO and senior leadership roles at four credit unions. With deep expertise in administration and finance, he has also served on key provincial credit union governance bodies and was awarded The Manitoba Credit Unions Order of Merit for his significant contribution to the credit union system. He brings extensive leadership and governance experience to the SASCU Board.

Tanja Carlson was re-elected to the SASCU Board after completing her first term. She has been with Community Futures Shuswap for 23 years and, as a Business Development Officer, provides advisory services and financing to entrepreneurs throughout the region. She brings strong business acumen, analytical skill, and project management experience, along with a strong record of community involvement and support for the Shuswap.

Board Chair Constance Ladell also took the opportunity to recognize two long-serving directors who are stepping away from the Board.

“It is somewhat sad to see two long-time directors step away from the Board,” said Ladell. “Ken Rogers, who chaired the Audit and Enterprise Risk Committee, did a superb job, and Dave Witt, who served nine years on the Board, including over two years as Chair, was always meticulously prepared and consistently brought the members’ perspective to the table. They will both be missed very much.”

For more details about SASCU’s Board of Directors and director biographies, please visit sascu.com/about/governance.

About SASCU

SASCU Financial Group offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through SASCU Credit Union and its three lines of business, SASCU Insurance, SASCU Wealth and Commercial banking. SASCU Credit Union branches are in Sicamous and Sorrento, plus two in Salmon Arm. Insurance offices are located in Salmon Arm and Enderby.  Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 20,000 members, 165 staff and $1 billion in assets. In addition, SASCU stewards $235 million in client investments and serves more than 5,000 insurance customers.  Learn more at sascu.com

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