Leading with Purpose
In a rapidly changing and competitive financial environment with increased regulatory requirements, Synergy’s leadership must collectively have the skills and expertise to successfully govern a financial institution with over $2.2 billion in assets under administration. This is accomplished in a transparent, responsible and ethical manner.
2024 DIRECTOR ELECTION
ANNUAL REPORTS
Meet our Board of Directors
Did you know that at Synergy Credit Union, our Board of Directors is made up of individuals just like you? That's right! They are elected by our member-owners through a fair and democratic process that gives everyone a voice.
Our Directors are passionate about representing the interests of our members and ensuring that every community we serve is well-represented. They work tirelessly to make sure that Synergy continues to provide the best service possible to our members.
Curious to learn more about the people who make up our Board of Directors? Click or tap on their image below and get to know them a little better!
Melanie Bonnah
Board Vice Chair
C. Neil Carruthers
Board Chair
Rick Graff
Faith Graham
Ashley Lilly
Randy Ramsay
Jay Walker
Don Wheler
Carolyn Young
Ashley is a Senior Payroll Consultant with PayTech. She has over a decade of experience in the human resources field, with eight of those years spent working at Synergy Credit Union.
Ashley is proud to have earned her Fellowship of the Credit Union Institute of Canada (FCUIC) designation, as well as her Business Diploma from Lakeland College. She also had the privilege of serving as the Chair of Staff and Office for the 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games, an experience that taught her a great deal about leadership and teamwork.
Over the years, Ashley has also volunteered on social committee clubs, and served as an executive member of the Synergy Emerging Leaders group. She is deeply committed to giving back to the community and believes that her experiences in these roles have given her a unique perspective on the needs of Synergy's membership.
Contributing to the growth and development of Synergy Credit Union is Ashley's passion and she believes that she can bring a great deal of value to the membership based on her previous experiences. She is excited about the opportunity to serve and is committed to working hard to make a positive impact for Synergy Credit Union and its members.
Jay has joined our Board of Directors in 2023. He was the last chairperson of the New Community Credit Union board in Saskatoon. He joined that board in 2020 serving 3 years prior to merging with Synergy Credit Union and has served on their audit committee for 2 years. Jay received his Chartered Accountant’s designation in 2008 after successfully challenging the Uniform Final Examination the previous year. Jay has worked in both public practice and in industry. He currently operates a successful small accounting firm in Saskatoon while consulting with First Nation economic development entities and serving Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies as their Chief Financial Officer. With his wife, he also operates a residential construction company in and around Saskatoon.
Jay became a member of New Community Credit Union in 2017 after having dealt with the big banks previous to that, he believes in the values of the credit union and the hard work they do for their members and the community as a whole.
When not busy with his many ventures, Jay coaches’ hockey. Jay has been a part of other non-profit boards through his church affiliation and hockey zone. He believes in serving and is looking forward to serving our members as a board member of Synergy Credit Union.
Jay is married to Krystal and has 3 children – two sons and one daughter.
Meet our Executive Team
Meet our Executive Team
At Synergy Credit Union, we're all about more than just providing great financial services. We believe in building meaningful relationships with our valued members, and our mission statement embodies this belief: "The Synergy experience, building relationships beyond banking."
Our Executive team is the heart and soul of this mission, leading by example and inspiring excellence in our staff, operations, and products. For instance, they encourage ongoing education and training for our staff to provide the best service possible to our community of members.
We'd love for you to meet these amazing leaders who make Synergy CU the unique and personable experience that it is! Just click or tap on their image below to get to know them better.
Trevor Beaton
Chief Innovation & People Officer
Brent Bergen
Chief Operating Officer
Harmolk Brar
Chief Risk Officer
Miranda Reid
Corporate Secretary
Executive Administrator
Glenn Stang
Chief Executive Officer
Christine Tucker
Chief Financial Officer
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My background within the credit union system spans 28 years in seven different credit unions across Saskatchewan and Alberta. I joined Synergy Credit Union in September 2007 as Regional Manager, moved to Manager of Retail, and was selected as Chief Operating Officer in January 2013.
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Hello, my name is Harmolk Brar.
In August 2023, I joined the dynamic team at Synergy Credit Union, where I currently serve as the Chief Risk Officer. In this role, I lead a dedicated team responsible for driving enterprise risk management, compliance, and privacy initiatives.
I bring over two decades of expertise in the financial services sector to my role at Synergy. My journey has taken me through various positions within Canada's financial institutions, including experience within the credit union system. My professional repertoire encompasses risk management, compliance, internal audit, and the regulation of financial institutions.
I hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba and continue my learning on a regular basis as the risk and compliance landscape evolves in the financial industry.
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Hello, my name is Miranda Reid.
I am thrilled to be a part of the Synergy Credit Union team in my capacity as Corporate Secretary and Executive Administrator.
With nearly three decades of experience in administrative, project management, leadership, and accounting roles, I bring a wealth of expertise to my role here at Synergy Credit Union. As Corporate Secretary and Executive Administrator, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive support to the Board of Directors, CEO, and the Executive Team, while also overseeing various governance functions that contribute to Synergy Credit Union's success.
Outside of my professional commitments, I am an active volunteer with the Lloydminster Interval Home Society and the Lloydminster Public Library.
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Email: Miranda.Reid@synergycu.ca
I am proud to be the Chief Executive Officer leading the dynamic team at Synergy Credit Union.
I have been blessed with a great executive team and employees who rally around Synergy's vision while working closely with the board to carry out our organization's objectives. My nearly 40 years in the credit union system have been tremendous.
I believe in lifelong learning. In 2015, I received my Certified Chief Executive Designation via CUES (Credit Union Executive Society) and in 2018 achieved my Professional Director Designation from Governance Solutions Inc. (Pro.Dir). I have also had the opportunity to sit on the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) Board for the past two years and have sat on Celero’s Board, which is a tri-provincial technology board, the past four years. I have seen how our credit union and credit union system has adapted to the evolving financial industry and I am excited about what's in store.
Being involved is an important value at Synergy and we encourage our staff to help in their communities. Away from work, I have been a part of several organizations, including the Kinsmen, KidSport Lloydminster, Lloydminster Economic Development, Lloydminster Interval Home, Streetscapes, Wheatland Regional Centre and the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce political action committee.
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Annual Reports
Discover what's happening behind the scenes at Synergy Credit Union with our Annual Reports. Packed with insights into our operations, policies, performance, and future direction, it's your window into our world. But it's not all business; we've also spotlighted our exciting achievements from the past year and our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional service to you, our valued member.