Our leadership team shares the values of enriching our community and cultivating financial wellness, for today and future generations
Board of Directors
The elected Board of Directors represents the voice of the member and oversees the strategic direction of Sunshine Coast Credit Union.
Richard Wilson
Chairperson
Director since 2010
“The organization’s knowledge of the culture and economy of the Coast is a valuable asset to depositors, as well as those with financing needs.”
Manjit Kang
Vice Chair
Director since 2014
“Credit unions are not just financial institutions; they’re active members of the community.”
Cheryl McNicol*
2nd Vice ChairDirector since 2018
“What impresses me about Sunshine Coast Credit Union is the dedication to community building and improving the lives of their members.”
Geoff Gornall
Member at Large
Director since 2021
"I am passionate about co-operatives and the intention they bring to the lives of their members and the communties they serve."
Allison James
Director since 2021
"I am grateful to serve the SCCU community, and proud of the active role this credit union is taking in helping to make our community a better place for all."
Ralph Hilton
Director since 2023
"I believe in the value and power of small business through building and sustaining community. I love the Credit Union’s presence and commitment in this space."
Julia Magnuson-Ford
Director since 2023
Coming Soon.
Executive Leadership Team
Shelley McDade, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
"Enriching lives is the cornerstone of our leadership, and drives every decision we make."
Dawn Bezaire, CPA, CGA
Chief Financial Officer
"While supporting its employees in achieving their career aspirations, Sunshine Coast Credit Union also supports its members and our community in ways that make me proud to work here."
Laurie Wilson
Chief Information Officer
“I’m excited to work with this amazing group of employees who are dedicated to providing our members with knowledgeable advice and rich experiences, in a way that will allow them to complete their financial transactions where and when they want.”
Jodi Fichtner, BBA
Chief Impact and Marketing Officer
“Equipped with a long term vision of success and a commitment to win/win outcomes, credit unions were destined to be the preferred business model in creating the positive impact people want to create in their world"
Ana Vu
Chief Operations Officer
“My goal is to strengthen Sunshine Coast Credit Union's operational efficiency by investing in our employees to power human potential and enrich lives.”
Nancy Crocket, MBA, ACUIC
Chief Member Experience Officer
"Being part of the credit union difference means our members, community, and employees are at the heart of what we do. Creating an ecosystem for trusted advice and financial partnership to help members achieve their financial goals, delivering options and accessibility, and providing a seamless member experience across all channels, fuels my passion and commitment to each stakeholder."
Elizabeth Hanlon
Chief Risk Officer
“I am passionate about the financial health of our members as well as fostering a strong risk culture within Sunshine Coast Credit Union, so that we can continue to thrive and give back to the community.”
Marisa Hudson
Corporate Secretary
“I’m proud to work for an organization that lives it’s values and believes it has not only the ability but the responsibility to do good in its communities, bolstering and supporting the economy and providing sound, valuable advice to help members meet their personal and professional goals”
John De Santis
Vice President, Commercial Services
"I like the focus on member needs in lending decisions versus profit. The cooperative values put the members first."
James Richmond
Vice President, Service Delivery
"Leadership means constant learning so that I can have stronger financial wellness conversations to support our membership and be a better coach for our employees."
Telse Fontaine, MBA
Vice President, Enterprise Planning & Strategic Initiatives
"My goal is to connect everything we do back to our strategy and select activities that move us forward both organizationally and socially. Working for Sunshine Coast Credit Union allows me to match my personal values to those of our Credit Union."
Michael Brown
Vice President, Information Technology
"Analyzing data to understand our members, then using that understanding to help enrich their lives is one of my true passions.”
Alan Wheller
Director, Marketing
"Credit unions aren't just financial institutions—they're about belonging. They're the heart of a community, fueling connection, trust, and the possibility of a better future. I'm grateful to contribute, in my own small way, to this greater movement."
Kathy OBrien
Director, Centralized Services
"The Sunshine Coast Credit Union encourages me to embrace my passion of providing financial wellness to our members and community. I am proud to be part of a team that supports and shares my personal values and vision."
Craig Srsen
Director, Data Management and Governance
“My career has revolved around using data to drive improvements to public benefits and being with a credit union falls right into line with that. It makes work a little more rewarding to see it benefitting those in our local community."
Darryl King
Director, Member Experience and Transformation
"I believe that the support for continuous learning and strong leadership is a key strength of the Credit Union system. It excites me to work with a group of like-minded individuals who share this belief and are committed to the financial, social and environmental wellbeing of the communities Sunshine Coast Credit Union serves."
Tina Ngo
Director, Finance and Treasury
"I am passionate about co-operatives and their place in enriching the lives of their members and community at large."
Cathy Elson
Director, Network & Applications
“I am proud to work for a credit union with a focus to better both our members’ financial health and the communities where they live and work”
David Campbell
Director, Risk Management and Compliance
"For over 15 years my career has focussed on protecting the assets of credit union members and ensuring that all regulatory compliance requirements are met. I am proud to work with a co-operative organisation that not only supports its employees and the communities it serves, but also remains focussed on diversity, equality and the environment."
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