Bernadette is an accomplished Chartered Professional Accountant and has provided accounting services through her accounting firm in Landis since 1996. She has Certified General Accountant (CGA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations.
She has served as both chairperson and director on the Landis Credit Union Board of Directors, as director on Landis Co-op Board and as member on other local boards. She was on the ethics committee for the CGA SK and was a member on the Saskatoon Rate Review Panel reviewing rates for SaskPower, SaskEnergy and SGI Auto Fund. She is currently serving on the finance committee for Our Lady of Fatima Church.
Bernadette is actively involved with their family ranch where they run purebred and commercial cattle along with grain production. She is married to Wes and has 3 adult sons: Dustin, Cody and Austin. She plays piano and organ, sings in a 4-part choir in Landis, curls, plays slow-pitch, takes pictures and works on websites and calendars in her spare time.
"I am a strong community minded person and this aligns perfectly with the values promoted by the Biggar and District Credit Union. The best way for me to give back to my community is by joining the organizations willing to walk the extra mile. If you are passionate about your community, join a team and help make a difference." - Bernadett Garrett