We pride ourselves on putting the right people in the right positions at the right time. Our succession plan has been ongoing for several years while people trained and built solid competencies and skills to excel in their new positions.

Bryce is a family man dedicated to have a successful career in the credit union system.

Here are some things you might not have know about Bryce. 

1. Basketball/Baseball/Hockey (“Are these my only options?”)
2. Last book I read? Re-create the organization you want! John Latham (Bryce is currently studying for the MBA program)
3. Do you eat pasta with a knife & fork or with a spoon? Fork, but I roll it.
4. Square or triangle sliced pizza. (“No question.”)
5. Seeding/Harvest/Hot Vacation
6. Early morning/Late evening
7. Monotone or Colorful (“My sister buys me socks every Christmas.”)
8. Cash or Card (“For the points I can collect.”)
9. What is a perfect Autumn activity? Golfing with family and friends
10. What does your number plate mean? I don’t have a personalized number plate. (“What would I even put on it?”)

We pride ourselves on putting the right people in the right positions at the right time. Our succession plan has been ongoing for several years while people trained and built solid competencies and skills to excel in their new positions.

Ian and his wife, Erin, recently explored Alaska. They enjoy spreading their wings and experience different areas. 

Born and raised in Biggar, Ian Hawkins has been preparing for the role of VP of Support Services his whole career.

He farmed for 11 years south of Landis, went to college where he obtained a diploma in Crop Technology and worked in the agriculture industry for 5 years before he was approached in 2012 to become an Ag Lender at Biggar & District Credit Union.

“I thought this was a good opportunity to switch direction in my career. Working Mondays to Fridays allowed me time to coach my kids in various sports.”

Ian was an Ag Lender for 9 years (2 years in Landis) before he became VP of Support Services in 2022. A typical day consists of compiling and interpreting financial reports, meetings about the newest technology offerings, discussing staffing needs, representing the credit union at events, and participating in board meetings. He still enjoys a hands-on approach, and this makes him the best person to look after the building renovations (some planned and others not so much).

Here are some things you might not have know about Ian.  

1. Basketball/Baseball/Hockey
2. Last book I read? I prefer to read online.
3. Do you eat pasta with knife & fork or with a spoon? Knife and Spoon
4. Square or triangle sliced pizza.
5. Seeding/Harvest/Hot vacation. I love the smell of freshly cut dirt.
6. Early morning/Late evening
7. Monotone or Colorful socks
8. Cash or Card
9. What is a perfect Autumn activity? Watching the MLB season wrap-up.
10. What does your number plate mean? IKUNV – I know You Envy. I’ve had this plate since age 16.