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SASCU Board of Directors Election Set to Begin

SALMON ARM (March 23, 2026) — Voting for the SASCU Credit Union Board of Directors is open March 30 to April 15.

Seven candidates are vying for the three available seats: Tanja Carlson, Fiona Harris, Brody Henry, Christine Jontz-Barbour, Gordon Kirkwood, Jodi Pierce, and Lawren Richards.  Candidate bios and videos are available at sascu.com/election.

“It is very exciting that we have the largest number of candidates in recent history,” said Constance Ladell, Board Chair. “This shows SASCU is making an impact throughout the Shuswap and people want to be part of it.”

Voting takes place via online banking and in branch. Incorporated businesses and non-profit associations must vote in branch with a completed designated voter form.

Directors of the Board provide strategic guidance and direction to the management of the Credit Union on behalf of the members, who are the owners of the financial cooperative.  Each director has a responsibility to ensure sound governance and risk management practices. A firm grasp of financial literacy is desirable.

Learn more about voting and the candidates at sascu.com/election.

About SASCU

Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union, operating as SASCU Credit Union, offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through the 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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