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Curt Letkeman
Board Chair, Term 2023-2026
Paul Cuthbert
Vice Chair, Term 2022-2025
Randy Schartner
Director, Term 2022-2025
Lesli Malegus
Director, Term 2022-2024
Ken Braun
Director, Term 2022-2024
Catherine Burns
Director, Term 2023-2026
Jim Neufeld
Director, Term 2022-2025
Justin Evenden
Director, Term 2022-2025
Sherry Woods
Director, Term 2022-2024
Jamison Masse
Director, Term 2022-2024
Marlene Michno
Director, Term 2023-2026
Carla Starr
Director, Term 2023-2024
Jodi Carradice
Director, Term 2023-2026
Robert Riddell
Director, Term 2023-2025
Taras Babick
Director, Term 2023-2026
- Board Chair, Board of Directors
- Ex-officio Member – Audit Committee, Community Investment Advisory Committee, Governance Committee, and Risk Committee
Education
Curt obtained his Certified Management Accounting degree and was valedictorian of his graduating class.
He has completed the Credit Union Director Achievement (CUDA) program designed and administered by the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA).
He is also a Certified Credit Union Director (CCD), a designation authorized by the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES) Governance Leadership Institute and the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management (Toronto).
- Altona Bisons Junior Baseball Club, Coach & Manager
- Build a Village, Board Member
- Manitoba Junior Baseball League, Governor
• Vice Chair, Board of Directors
• Chair, Governance Committee
Paul is a long-time Director, first serving on the Gimli Credit Union Board (1999-2010), then on the Noventis Credit Union Board (2010-2022) where he served as Chair from 2016-2022, and now with Access Credit Union. He is the current Vice Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Governance Committee. Paul also serves as a Peer Segment 4 Director on the Board of the Credit Union Central of Manitoba.
Paul holds a Master of Education and Bachelor of Science degrees.
• Learning for a Sustainable Future (NFP), Board Member
• Chair, Community Investment Advisory Committee
• Member, Risk Committee
As a successful entrepreneur, Randy is acutely aware of the importance of custom lending solutions, and of relevant, secure technology options. He has more than 15 years of business leadership experience in multi-national environments. In that time, he has built a reputation for operational excellence and innovative strategic thinking.
In the past two decades, Randy founded/co-founded four entrepreneurial start-ups. His most successful venture was purchased by Priceline.com, a public, multi-national company. He is also a Real Estate and Development entrepreneur.
Randy inherently understands that people are the most important factor in the credit union’s success, and is energetic in the pursuit of member-driven focus, preferences, and experiences.
Education
Current Community Involvement
• FundingChange.ca, Board Member
• Agoda International Canada Inc., Board Member
- Member, Governance Committee
She is a business owner, running a local travel agency in Selkirk for the past 26 years. Lesli finds fulfillment in providing opportunities for clients to experience new adventures and create lifelong memories.
With the merger of the three Credit Unions, Lesli is most excited for the members and staff. In particular, members will belong to a Credit Union that is committed to the communities it serves. In addition, staff will have many new career opportunities, which will enhance their personal growth, their interactions with the members they serve, and the overall success of the Credit Union.
Education
Lesli has completed the Institute of Corporate Directors Designation (ICD.D).
She is an Accredited Canadian Credit Union Director (ACCUD), and has completed the Credit Union Director Achievement (CUDA) program designed and administered by the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA).
- Rotary Club of Selkirk, Treasurer
- Selkirk Food Bank
- Member, Audit Committee
- Member, People & Culture Committee
Ken finds serving his local community both fulfilling and rewarding. He has served on the board of directors for three not-for-profit organizations, including two separate roles as committee chair.
He is currently the President & General Manager of a large home builder in Winnipeg. He has supervised four production facilities and a large logistics network, and now oversees day-to-day operations, develops and implements growth strategies, manages budgets, and evaluates performance and productivity.
Ken obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba. To enhance his formal education, Ken broadened his leadership skills through numerous management courses, including the Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers, and the Mannaz Management Program in Malaysia.
He has completed the Credit Union Director Achievement (CUDA) program designed and administered by the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA).
- Concordia Hospital, Board Member
- Pine Ridge Golf Club, Board Member
• Member, Governance Committee
Catherine is passionate about building healthy communities, and has devoted a significant portion of her career working and volunteering as a strategic agent in support of this outcome. A member of the credit union system since 2006, and a seasoned credit union board member, she chaired the Audit and Risk Committee for 9 years, served on the Nominations Committee, and currently sits on the Governance Committee.
Catherine brings 30 years leadership experience in strategic and financial planning, business performance reporting, risk management, merger integration, project management, change management, and process improvement.
Most recently, Catherine launched her own consulting practice delivering business assurance and CFO services to clients in the public and not-for-profit sectors. Her diverse industry knowledge spans the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors working for businesses delivering services in health care, insurance, post-secondary education, telecommunications, publishing, fund-raising, retail, and audit.
She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusivity, values integrity and transparency, and believes in the strength of the cooperative system.
Education
She has completed the Institute of Corporate Directors Designation (ICD.D), as well as the Credit Union Director Achievement (CUDA) program designed and administered by the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA).
Current Community Involvement
• Urban Stable, Board Member
• Member, Governance Committee
• Member, People & Culture Committee
Jim has been a member of a credit union board for more than 15 years; first with Heartland Credit Union, and then with Access Credit Union. He enjoys the positive impact that the Credit Union has on development of the communities it serves.
Jim is newly retired after spending the past 22 years as Executive Director of the C.W. Wiebe Medical Corporation. He was responsible for leading a joint public-private venture to develop quality healthcare services for the community of Winkler and area. Prior to this, he managed Penner Foods, a leading Manitoba independent retail grocery firm, for 24 years.
His business management experience has instilled in him a strong corporate community responsibility that aligns with the cooperative principles to promote health and economic well-being.
Education
Current Community Involvement
• Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation, Capital Fundraising Committee Member
• Winkler Affordable Housing Inc., Board Member
• Member, Community Investment Advisory Committee
• Member, Risk Committee
As a Director for over eight years, Justin appreciates the opportunity to make a difference in the communities the Credit Union serves.
Justin holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba.
• Chair, Risk Committee
• Member, Audit Committee
As an accomplished agricultural entrepreneur, Sherry is excited by the prospect of serving the collective Access Credit Union membership with new innovations and creative member-focused solutions. She is enthusiastically involved in local communities, sharing her time and experience for the benefit for many worthwhile causes. Sherry is the current Chair of the Risk Committee.
Sherry has more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural industry. In particular, she has worked for two multi-national grain companies, and two independent agricultural firms. She has lead three successful startups, directing each organization in the areas of customer service and technology.
Sherry is eager to share her unique knowledge and expertise to enhance the experiences and wealth of the credit union’s members, employees, and communities.
Education
She has completed the Credit Union Director Achievement (CUDA) program designed and administered by the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA).
She is also a Certified Credit Union Director (CCD), a designation authorized by the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES) Governance Leadership Institute and the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management (Toronto).
Current Community Involvement
• FP Genetics, Board of Directors, Director
• FP Genetics, Chair of Governance Committee
• Member, Audit Committee
• Member, Risk Committee
After spending the first 12 years of his professional career as a software developer and manager in Information Technology, Jamison transitioned to agriculture. He has been managing the family grain farm near Starbuck for over a decade.
Education
He has completed the Credit Union Director Achievement (CUDA) program designed and administered by the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA).
Current Community Involvement
• Starbuck Recreation Board
• Chair, Audit Committee
Longstanding Directors of the Credit Union, such as Marlene, provide a respected example of community leadership. She joined the Eriksdale Credit Union Board in 1996, and from 2010 to 2022 served on the Noventis Credit Union Board, following the merger of several credit unions in the Interlake region. Marlene sits on the Risk Committee.
Education
Marlene’s educational background is in accounting, and possesses a Certificate in Municipal Administration (CMMA) designation.
• Living Independence for Elders Inc. (L.I.F.E.)
• Lakeshore Regional Wellness Commission Inc.
- Member, Community Investment Advisory Committee
- Member, People & Culture Committee
Carla has worked at Isaac Beaulieu Memorial School in Sandy Bay First Nation for 23 years. She spent the first 18 years teaching grade 5 and has spent the last 5 years as the High School Guidance Counsellor and Resource Coordinator: EA Supervisor.
Carla holds a Bachelor of Education Degree.
She received her Indigenous Human Resource Certificate Level 1 and is currently working simultaneously on her Level 2 and 3.
She has completed the Credit Union Director Achievement (CUDA) program designed and administered by the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA).
- Sandy Bay Teachers’ Association – co-President, Professional Development Chair, Education Finance Chair, Indigenous Chair, Collective Bargaining Committee Member
• Chair, People & Culture Committee
Jodi’s 30-year corporate career was anchored in Human Resources and Communications with a focus in the insurance industry. Jodi’s most recent role was as Wawanesa Mutual Insurance’s SVP and Chief People & Culture Officer. She recently retired after serving the organization for 15 years.
• Habitat for Humanity, Independent Director, Chair Human Resources Committee
• United Way Board of Trustees, Independent Director, Governance and Nominating Committees Member
- Member, Audit Committee
Robert holds a diploma of Applied Arts (Computer Analyst/Programmer) from Red River College.
He has completed the Credit Union Director Achievement (CUDA) program designed and administered by the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA).
- Member, Risk Committee
Taras is the recipient of Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee Medal, and is also the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Medal. Taras has also received a national medal for choreography from the President of Ukraine on behalf of the Government of Ukraine. This award is solely reserved for citizens of Ukraine; however, the Government of Ukraine enacted a one-time special exception for Taras.
Taras graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba.
- Cancer Care Advisory Medical Board, Member
- Holy Family Home, Medical Director
- Orlan Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, Founder
- St. Boniface Ukrainian Foundation, Board Member
- Wasyl Topolnicky Memorial Foundation Inc., Board Chair
Larry Davey
President and Chief Executive Officer
Myrna Wiebe
Chief Strategy and Information Officer
Rich Harries
Chief Operating Officer
Brent Berzuk
Chief Risk Officer
Adam Monteith
Chief Marketing Officer
Leanna Beasant
Chief Financial & People Officer
Curtis Fines
Chief Administration & Subsidiary Officer
Kevin McKnight
Chief Audit Officer
Larry has worked in the financial services industry for more than 30 years. He has been a Chief Executive Officer of various amalgamated credit unions over the past 16 years, including Gimli Credit Union, Noventis Credit Union, and Access Credit Union.
Larry has served on the Credit Union Central of Manitoba Board since 2016. During that time, he has held the positions of Chair of the Investment Committee, Chair of the Audit Committee, and presently, Vice Chair of the Board. Larry is also on the board of the HSC Foundation. He previously served on the Canadian Credit Union Association Board.
Larry has completed his Graduate Degree in Business as well as his MBA through Athabasca University. Larry recently obtained his ICD.D designation through the Rotman’s School of Business University of Toronto.
Myrna has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. As a member of the executive team at Access, she is heavily involved in the development and execution of corporate strategy and board governance. Myrna also oversees the departments of Business Integration and Information Technology and Security, while also serving on the Risk & Advisory Committee of CUCM and several other system-related committees.
Myrna has been actively involved in a variety of volunteer organization boards, including South Central Cancer Resource, the NWU18 Host Committee for Hockey Canada, and the Women's Golf Executive at Minnewasta Golf & Country Club. She was also recently appointed to the Teacher’s Retirement Allowances Fund Board (Manitoba).
Myrna completed her Canadian Securities Course and Certified Financial Planning designation, then continued her education with a Certificate in Management at the University of Manitoba, and further obtained her Post Bac Diploma in Management, an MBA through Athabasca University, a designation authorized by the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES) Governance Leadership Institute, and recently obtained her ICD.D designation through the Rotman’s School of Business University of Toronto.
Since beginning his credit union career in 2002, Rich has advanced through a variety of leadership positions across different business lines. As Chief Operating Officer, Rich is responsible for the overall performance of the Business & Ag-Business Banking, People and Culture, and Administration Service departments.
Rich earned his MBA in 2015 and has completed education in areas such as Business Administration, Executive Leadership, and Strategic Leadership & Innovation. He is a proud recipient of the National Credit Union Young Leaders Award and scholarship, and is a past member of the National Young Leaders Committee.
Rich currently serves as a member of the Human Resource Advisory Council for Credit Union Central of Manitoba and has served as a mentor in the National Mentorship Program. Rich also serves as the Chair of the Morden Police Board and as a board member with the Morden Community Development Corporation, Minnewasta Golf & Country Club, Morden & District Chamber of Commerce, and Morden Minor Hockey.
Brent has been employed in the financial services field for more than 27 years. Initially engaged in commercial lending- and management-related roles with major Canadian Chartered Banks, his work saw him living and working in various locations throughout rural Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario.
For the past decade, Brent has been employed in the Manitoba Credit Union system in areas of specialized project work, governance and risk management, most recently holding the role of Chief Governance & Risk Officer. He also fulfilled the position of interim CEO of Crosstown Civic Credit Union (CCCU) prior to its merger with Access Credit Union in January 2021.
Brent’s volunteer work has included stints on the Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce, and as Chair of the former RM of Siglunes Economic Development Corporation.
Brent is a graduate of the University of Manitoba where he obtained his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree. He also holds his Canadian Risk Management designation (CRM) awarded through the Global Risk Management Institute.
Adam has been in the credit union system for more than 15 years, progressing through both marketing and IT roles before moving to the Winkler/Morden area in 2015 as Vice President of Marketing at Access Credit Union. In his current role, Adam oversees all marketing, public relations, communications, and community investment functions within the organization, and is an advocate for the credit union system on both the provincial and national stage.
Adam is a Director and Chair of the Finance Committee for Southern Health – Santé Sud, Chair of the Corn and Apple Parade Committee, and previous Board Chair for the Leroi Community Foundation. He has also volunteered as Director of Recognition for the BC Seniors Games, Director of Media Relations for the World Jr A Hockey Challenge, and as Marketing Chair with the National Women’s Under 18 Hockey Championship.
Adam holds a Diploma in Computer Information Systems, a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from Thompson Rivers University, a Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication Management from Royal Roads University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Athabasca University.
Leanna emigrated to Canada from England in 2008 and joined the credit union system shortly after in 2009. She worked for a number of Manitoba credit unions in different roles including Chief Financial Officer and subsequently Chief Executive Officer of OakBank Credit Union.
Before moving to Canada, Leanna achieved the UK accounting designation Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA - UK) and graduated from Bath University with a Masters degree in Business Administration. Leanna currently holds her Certified General Accountant designation (CPA,CGA) here in Canada.
Prior to the merger with Access, Leanna was responsible for overseeing finance, HR, compliance, internal audit, and facilities at Sunova Credit Union. At Access, Leanna holds the title of Chief Finance & People Officer.
In 2021, Leanna completed the diversity, equity, and inclusion certification from Cornell University. She is also a member of Canadian Credit Union Association's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, and Credit Union Central of Manitoba's HR advisory committee.
Curtis has been employed in the Manitoba Credit Union system for more than 28 years. He has progressed through many roles including Member Service Representative, Retail & Commercial Ag Lender, Managing Partner, and Chief Operating Officer.
As the Chief Administration and Subsidiary Officer for Access Credit Union, Curtis oversees the Insurance and Real Estate brokerage operations including Brio Insurance and Interlake Agencies, administration related activities, the Member Service Center and Hubert Financial.
Curtis has coached local sports for many years including softball and ringette. He is currently the Director with the Stonewall Minor Ball and past Director with the Interlake Phillies Softball Club.
Curtis is a graduate of the University of Manitoba where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics and has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Athabasca University.
Kevin has more than 35 years’ experience in various executive and finance roles in his career. Kevin’s most recent position was the CEO role at Noventis Credit Union, a position he held for 10 years prior to the merger with Access. Kevin’s experience has also included CEO and senior finance roles in health care, education, wealth management, and auditing with the Canada Revenue Agency. In his role as Chief Audit Officer, Kevin oversees the internal audit and assurance activities for the organization.
Kevin has volunteered his in time with a variety of organizations, in the roles of Manitoba 4-H Leader, Board Director/Treasurer for Southwest Community Options, both Regional Director and President roles for the Manitoba Association of School Business Officials (MASBO), Chair of PROMISE Years Partnership, Member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) Health Roundtable (made up of three RHAs, three First Nations and the Provincial and Federal governments) and Director with the Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba. Kevin is also a long-standing member of the Canadian Horse Breeders Association and the Canadian Kennel Club.
Kevin achieved his Certified General Accountant designation (CPA, CGA) after attending the University of Manitoba. He then obtained his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Laurentian University and recently completed the Certified Credit Union Director (CCD) designation through the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES).