Paul has played a leadership role in Cambrian’s growth and success since his election to the Board in 1996. He brings expertise through his employment as a senior manager serving as Executive Director, Industry Workforce Development with the Manitoba Government’s Department of Entrepreneurship, Training, and Trade. In this capacity Paul has worked hand in hand with the business community focusing on industry expansion and attraction, and human resources support. Paul has worked closely with the manufacturing, aerospace, biotechnology, film, and arts and cultural sectors.

 

Paul has served as Chair of Cambrian’s Board of Directors since 2000. Further committee involvement includes his role on the Executive Committee since 1997, as well as past Chair of the Audit Committee.

Howard is a Certified General Accountant, currently working as the Fiscal Review Coordinator for the City of Winnipeg. His work experience includes nine years as a Controller in the private sector, five years in public practice, and over 11 years in the budget area with the City of Winnipeg. Apart from his role as First Vice-Chair on Cambrian’s Board, he is also Chair of the Audit Committee.

 

Howard holds diplomas in Business Administration and Christian Education. He has served extensively on the Council and as Chair of Trustees for Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren Church, as well as volunteering as a sports coach and mentor for youth in the community for many years.

Shauna has been a realtor with Re/Max Performance Realty for over 20 years, giving her expertise in the real estate market, in marketing, and in negotiations. Prior to her current career, Shauna worked for Co-operators Credit Union (now Cambrian Credit Union) as a teller, supervisor, loans officer, and at Head Office.

 

Currently serving as Cambrian’s Second Vice-Chair, Shauna has served on all other sub-committees including the Audit and Corporate Governance Committees throughout her years on the Board. She brings a wealth of experience to Cambrian through her involvement with the Real Estate Board’s Newspaper & Advertising Committee and in their sales division. Shauna also volunteers with the Children’s Rehabilitation Centre and Re/Max fundraising for the Children’s Hospital.

Ray brings to Cambrian a wealth of experience in retail banking. He is the founder of Bauschke & Associates, a consulting firm that has successfully worked with credit unions and deposit insurance entities both in Canada and the United States. Ray continues to be a professional consultant to banks and credit unions in the U.S.A. and in Canada, now with over 40 years of experience. He has also managed three credit unions and worked for the Credit Union League of Minnesota.

 

Ray holds a Certificate course in Management through the University of Manitoba, as well as an Accountant designation from Red River College (formerly Manitoba Institute of Technology). He has served on Cambrian’s Board as First Vice-Chair, and has helped write the Board’s Corporate Governance Policies, Board Performance Evaluation and CEO Performance Evaluations in use today. Ray’s board member experience includes: Chair of the Winnipeg Condominium Association (Castle On the Seine), Chairman of Grace Lutheran Church Council, and Board member of Niakwa Golf and Country Club.

Gary is a retired Certified Managerial Accountant, with over 40 years of progressive accounting and management experience. He currently works as a Safety Advisor for the construction industry, working primarily with the Certificate of Recognition program.

 

During his time on Cambrian’s Board, Gary has served as Second Vice-Chair. He currently sits on the Audit and Corporate Governance Committees. He brings further experience to Cambrian through his involvement as current Vice-President and past Treasurer for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch, as well as three years as Vice-Chair for the Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Center. Gary also volunteers with the Canada Revenue Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Program.

Rose Marie has extensive expertise in the field of Education, currently working as a Faculty of Education Instructor for the University of Winnipeg. With nearly 25 years of additional experience in the field, she has also worked as a classroom and resource teacher, in Counselling, as a Reading Recovery Specialist, a Division Consultant for French Immersion and Basic French, and as President of the Seine River Teacher’s Association.

 

Rose Marie has a B. es Arts from St. Boniface College, a Pre-Master’s degree in Psychology and a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Education. She has served on Cambrian’s Board as First Vice-Chair, Second Vice-Chair, and Chairs of the Evaluations and Nominations Committees. She currently sits on Cambrian’s Corporate Governance Committee, as well as Credit Union Central of Manitoba’s Board of Directors. Rose Marie’s expertise also comes from time spent as President of the Y Neighbors group in Lorette, MB, a YWCA’s finance committee member, and a volunteer for CNIB and Voice Print.

Alan’s breadth of experience prior to his retirement brings to us many years of national and international credit union experience. His résumé includes years as a Management Consultant, 16 years as a Senior Manager with the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation, and the role of International Consultant in credit union regulation, supervision, and legislation.

 

Alan currently holds a BSC(Econ) Honors Degree, and serves on Cambrian’s Corporate Governance Committee. He is a community member of the University of Manitoba’s Animal Care Committee. Alan’s goal as a Cambrian Director is to continue to ensure that Cambrian is one of Manitoba’s top credit unions.

Cherry is the General Manager of Prairie Theatre Exchange, an appointment she received nearly ten years ago after her demonstrated abilities as Office Manager. She brings to Cambrian expertise in budget development and management, contract negotiations, human resource management, marketing, and fundraising skills.

 

Cherry currently sits on Cambrian’s Audit Committee and Corporate Governance Committee. She chaired the Audit Committee for the National Film Board of Canada for six years, and has previous credit union Board experience. Further Board experience includes four years on the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Professional Association of Canadian Theatres Board, and founding member and Treasurer for the Arts and Cultural Industries. Cherry is a mentor to other General Managers in her industry, and is involved in committees for the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and Manitoba’s Culture Days.

Frank is retired from the Manitoba Government as a Director of the Department of Finance. He is currently employed as the Executive Director of the Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Winnipeg with a major in Business Administration, as well as a Certificate in Management from the University of Manitoba.

 

Currently serving as Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and member of the Audit Committee, Frank has played an invaluable role on Cambrian’s Board, having served many years as past President, member of the Executive Committee, Chair of the Nominating Committee, and Representative to Credit Union Central of Manitoba. Frank currently serves as an ex-officio member of the Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association Board of Directors, has served on the Parish Council of St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, and is a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.