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Meet our Board of Directors
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
Trevor Beaton
MBA, Pro.Dir
Chief Executive Officer
Brent Bergen
Chief Operating Officer
Christine Tucker
Chief Financial Officer
Harmolk Brar
Chief Risk Officer
Miranda Reid
Corporate Secretary
Executive Administrator
Hello, my name is Trevor Beaton.
I became Chief Executive Officer of Synergy Credit Union, on January 1, 2025. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, including 19 years in senior leadership and 8 years at the executive level, I am committed to fostering innovation while upholding our cooperative values and maintaining a culture of member and community connectedness.
I hold a Master of Business Administration from Royal Roads University, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Professional Director Designation from Governance Solutions Inc. In 2012, I was honored as a National Young Leader and served three years on the National Young Leader Committee.
As an active community member, I serve on the Board of SaskCentral and volunteer as a youth sports coach. I have also contributed to various local boards and committees.
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My background within the credit union system spans over 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
