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Governance

Board of Directors 2025/2026

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Jim Rickwood

President

Term expires: 2026

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Matthew Craig

1st Vice President

Term expires: 2026

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Jeff Wheaton

2nd Vice President

Term expires: 2027

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Bernadette Garrett

Director

Term expires: 2026

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Kevin Hadley

Director

Term expires: 2028

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Cole Heather

Director

Term expires: 2028

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Suzanne Johnson

Director

Term expires: 2027

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Jeff Seidl

Director

Term expires: 2028

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Darlene Wilson

Director

Term expires: 2027

What you can expect as a board member


Networking opportunities

Join others who are interested in seeing the Biggar and District Credit Union grow and prosper, building prosperity for its members, while building better communities.



Community involvement

Help our communities grow by having a voice in how the Biggar and District Credit Union invests in your community. Alone we can do so little, but together we can do so much.



Personal growth

When we stop learning, we stop growing. Benefit from the valuable training provided when you join the Board of Directors.

FAQs

If you decide to be part of the Board of Directors, you will have the full support of leadership team backing you.

Credit Union Board of Directors will receive:

  • Per diem for meetings 
  • Paid training
  • Mileage reimbursement to attend meetings and training 
  • Childcare reimbursement when needed to attend meetings and training

You can expect to:

  • You can expect some pre reading ahead of monthly meetings 
  • Attend regular meetings (one per month) these can be in person or virtual if needed 
  • Attend committee meetings
  • Enroll in training
  • Attend Strategic Planning Sessions (1.5 days annually)
  • Attend workshops and conferences 
  • Attend the Annual Meetings 
It is a professional board consisting of 10 members from the Biggar, Landis and Perdue area. The directors are elected by the credit union members they serve for a 3 year term. They provide strategic direction to the management of the credit union.
The Board of Directors have monthly meetings where they provide guidance to the leadership team through the sharing of their experience, skills and perspectives. They are actively involved in determining the direction the credit union takes and makes sure that there is a solid plan in place to get there. They are not involved in day-to-day operations but keep a close eye on operations to ensure that the rules are followed at all times. Biggar & District Credit Union will provide access to professional expert services when required.   

"Strength lies in differences, not similarities," Stephen R. Covey

We need the knowledge and commitment from the Board of Directors to continue to provide the products and services our members need and want, and to keep Biggar and District Credit Union strong and sustainable. A diverse and inclusive Board of Directors represent the diverse nature of our community. We invite all members to consider joining the board. 

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2024 Annual Report

In 2024 we saw a renewed focus on leadership within the credit union. Under the guidance of the board and CEO, Bryce Kramer, the staff could provide excellent member service. 


Read more about it in the Annual Report 2024. 
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Did you miss the 2025 AGM? 

No worries, we've got you covered. Our virtual AGM was held on March 19, 2025. You can watch the recorded version here.
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Want to know more?

Let's get the conversation started on how you can be a part of the Board of Directors at Biggar and District Credit Union.

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