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Bryce Kramer
Chief Executive Officer
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Pamela Eaton
VP Deposit and Investment Services at Biggar & District Credit Union and Investment Advisor at Aviso Wealth
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Ian Hawkins
VP Support Services
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Jocelyn Poletz
VP Credit Services
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Kaitlyn Baroni
Lending Specialist
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Carla Genis
Ag/Commercial Account Manager
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Sandi Gray
Ag/Commercial Account Manager
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Shayla McPhee
Lending Specialist
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Lorie Angelopoulos
Credit Manager
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Erin Boisvert
Lending Admin
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Peggy Lake
Member Account Manager
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Hailey Metz
Manager of Lending Admin
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Morgan Hadley
Financial Services Officer at Biggar & District Credit Union
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Lyndsey Poole
Investment Specialist at Biggar & District Credit Union and Investment Advisor at Aviso Wealth
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Jennifer Quessy
Investment Specialist at Biggar & District Credit Union and Mutual Funds Investment Specialist at Aviso Wealth
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Investment Specialist at Biggar & District Credit Union and Mutual Funds Investment Specialist at Aviso Wealth
Alyssa Williams
Financial Services Officer at Biggar & District Credit Union
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Financial Services Officer at Biggar & District Credit Union
Marissa Cempron
Finance Coordinator
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Courtney Webster
Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk
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Carlene Genis
Manager HR & Marketing
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Angela Love
Marketing Coordinator
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Lorraine Metz
MSR Team Leader
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Darian Bartusek
Member Services Representative
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Cherry Dalisay
Member Services Representative
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Katarina Knezevic
Member Services Representative
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Fabiola Neufeldt
Member Services Representative II
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Deb Penley
Member Services Representative
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Becky Ramsay
Receptionist
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Karen Webb
Member Services Representative
Christine Young
Member Services Representative
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MEET OUR CEO
BRYCE KRAMER - CEO
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.
THE MAN BEHIND THE TITLE
If there is a phrase that describes Bryce the best, it is a Passionate supporter of the credit union system.
Bryce has been involved in the credit union system in one way or the other all his life. He worked in the lending departments of Crossroads Credit Union (Sturgis) and Macklin Credit Union before he became a Loans Manager at Biggar & District Credit Union. He climbed the proverbial corporate ladder and spent time as the Manager of Credit/Risk, VP of Support Services, and Chief Operating Officer, before he accepted the position as CEO on January 1, 2023.
Bryce is passionate about keeping the cooperative principles alive. He is building solid relationships with other credit unions because he believes that working together ensures we continue to provide the best products and services to our members. He focuses on educating younger members about financial literacy so they can make good financial decisions for their future wealth.
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT BRYCE
Here are some things you might not have know about Bryce.
- Basketball/Baseball/Hockey (“Are these my only options?”)
- Last book I read? Re-create the organization you want! John Latham (Bryce is currently studying for the MBA program)
- Do you eat pasta with a knife & fork or with a spoon? Fork, but I roll it.
- Square or triangle sliced pizza. (“No question.”)
- Seeding/Harvest/Hot Vacation
- Early morning/Late evening
- Monotone or Colorful (“My sister buys me socks every Christmas.”)
- Cash or Card (“For the points I can collect.”)
- What is a perfect Autumn activity? Golfing with family and friends
- What does your number plate mean? I don’t have a personalized number plate. (“What would I even put on it?”)
MEET OUR VP of SUPPORT SERVICES
IAN HAWKINS - VP of SUPPORT SERVICES
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.
THE MAN BEHIND THE TITLE
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).
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT IAN
Here are some things you might not have know about Ian.
- Basketball/Baseball/Hockey
- Last book I read? I prefer to read online.
- Do you eat pasta with knife & fork or with a spoon? Knife and Spoon
- Square or triangle sliced pizza.
- Seeding/Harvest/Hot vacation. I love the smell of freshly cut dirt.
- Early morning/Late evening
- Monotone or Colorful socks
- Cash or Card
- What is a perfect Autumn activity? Watching the MLB season wrap-up.
- What does your number plate mean? IKUNV – I know You Envy. I’ve had this plate since age 16.
MEET OUR VP of CREDIT SERVICES
JOCELYN POLETZ - VP of SUPPORT SERVICES
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE TITLE
Jocelyn received her Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan and was an Ag Lender for 12 years with FCUIC designation. She chose to take a position at the Credit Union five years ago initially because of the flexibility it offered her with three young kids. She considered the “family first” culture, focus on member relationships, commitment to community (not just monetary but emphasis on involvement), and room for advancement to be "amazing".
The majority of Jocelyn's day is spent providing the lending team training and support, overseeing the commercial lending portfolio, and managing overall credit risk for Biggar & District Credit Union.
Their three daughters are all involved in hockey and softball so Jocelyn spends much of her winters at the hockey rink and warmer months at the ball diamond.
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT JOCELYN
Here are some things you might not have know about Jocelyn.
- Basketball/Baseball/Hockey: Hockey and Baseball are a tie. I grew up playing both and now as a mom I love watching (and coaching) my 3 daughters play both sports
- Last book I read? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People -Stephen Covey
- Do you eat pasta with knife & fork or with a spoon? Just a fork.
- Square or triangle sliced pizza.
- Seeding/Harvest/Hot vacation: I don't like the cold so hot vacation
- Early morning/Late evening: I am 100% a morning person
- Monotone or Colorful socks
- Cash or Card: Never have cash just ask my kids ;)
- What is a perfect Spring activity? Spending time at our farm.
- What does your number plate mean? I don't have a personalized plate but I enjoy the people who do.
MEET OUR VP of DEPOSIT & INVESTMENT SERVICES
PAMELA EATON - VP of DEPOSIT & INVESTMENT SERVICES
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE TITLE
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT PAM
Here are some things you might not have know about Pam.
- Basketball/Baseball/Hockey
- Last book I read? Big Money Thinks Small
- Do you eat pasta with knife & fork or with a spoon? Fork.
- Square or triangle sliced pizza
- Seeding/Harvest/Hot vacation
- Early morning/Late evening
- Monotone or Colorful socks
- Cash or Card
- What is a perfect Spring activity? Campfire at the lake.