Photoshoot Locale: Wascana Park, Regina, SK

2022 SYL Role: Vice-Chair

Years in System: 7

Three Words My Peers Use to Describe Me: Tenacious, Inquisitive, and Loyal

Why Credit Unions: Growing up in a Credit Union family, the values of a Co-operative have been part of my life from the very beginning. Having the opportunity to attend the Co-operative youth camp as a youth, only further instilled these values and it wasn’t just coming from Dad. After working at a big bank, I was lucky to find a position at a Credit Union and couldn’t be happier. What a difference! The Credit Union values their members, employees, and communities. It is great to work for an organization that shares similar values as myself.

Why Serve on SYL: I like to push myself and get involved in things that may not be within my comfort zone. Being involved in things within the Credit Union system has provided me with development opportunities. These coming years I am really focusing on my self-development and I feel this is a great way to work on personal growth, while being involved with other young leaders working on their personal growth. Working with like minded individuals from Credit Unions around the province is an incredible opportunity.

Fun Facts: I was a big theatre kid. When I was around 13 years old, I was in a play about life on the streets. I was cast as the alcoholic mother of a daughter who was involved in gang activity on the streets.  The person cast to play my daughter was 20 years old. We performed this play for numerous years. I continuously remained 5+ years young than anyone who played my daughter.

Photoshoot Locale: University of Regina – Regina, SK

2022 SYL Role: Secretary

Years in System: 4.5

Three Words My Peers Use to Describe Me: Kind, Motivated, and Loyal

Why Credit Unions: I was just finishing up my first year of business at the U of R, and was looking for a summer job that would compliment my degree. I subscribed to an email listing that gave me weekly summer jobs in my area, and one for Innovation Credit Union popped up. I hadn’t been apart of a CU before, but always knew that they were very involved in the community. I decided to apply, and I am so happy I did. I was able to work during the summer and school year in different departments, which provided me the opportunity to really see the different parts of a CU and how important each role is in the overall success of the organization. I also really love how much CU’s care about their members and community, and I’m happy that I get to be a part of a system like that.

Why Serve on SYL: I wanted to become more involved within the credit union system by creating connections and working collaboratively with young leaders across the CU system in Saskatchewan. I’m also looking forward to growing both personally and professionally, while also helping other young leaders do the same.

Fun Facts: I’ve never been the biggest sports fan, but after becoming a member of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team in 2019, football is now one of my favorite sports to watch. Don’t ask me to play any kind of sports though, I’m pretty competitive but I’m also more of a sidelines/ spectator kind of girl.

Photoshoot Locale: Conexus Head Office – Regina, SK

2022 SYL Role: Communications Lead

Years in System: 7

Three Words My Peers Use to Describe Me: Ambitious, Loyal, and Adventurous

Why Credit Unions: I grew up in the CU system as my mom worked for the CU. I always appreciated the community-centric approach and the support and jobs CUs create within the Saskatchewan economic ecosystem.

Why Serve on SYL: I would love to have a broader impact on the young leaders across Saskatchewan. I want to get out there and meet diverse people from our smaller communities and urban centers alike.

Fun Facts: I’ve never tried a pickle, I will never try a pickle, and I have visited 17 different countries in 3 years.

Photoshoot Locale: Saskatoon, SK – University of Saskatchewan

2022 SYL Role: Creative Director

Years in System: 4

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/keenandavreux 

Three Words My Peers Use to Describe Me: Ambitious, Bookish, and Intuitive

Why Credit Unions: After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan, the Credit Union was the first place that was willing to take a chance on my by hiring me in their Corporate Finance area. Despite having no experience, they have been so supportive in helping me develop my skills and knowledge. I have never seen this level of commitment to employee development and for that reason, I know I want to remain in the Credit Union system for the rest of my career. I also love that Credit Unions have deep roots in their local communities, which helps me see first hand the impact our organizations have on the people around us. We are aren’t just creating value for shareholders like most companies, but instead our value is created for our members, our local businesses, and our families.

Why serve on SYL: Since starting in the Credit Union system, I’ve seen the amazing development opportunities that the SYL have given our young leaders. I knew I wanted to be a part of that and meet/work with other forward thinking, future leaders at other local Credit Union’s. By being a part of this organization, I will be given a great opportunity to further develop me skills and career.

Fun facts: The vast majority of the liquids I consume is coffee. I’m a really outdoorsy person to the point that I will go sleep out in the wild, under the stars, in the middle of October (true story). The vast majority of my time is spent reading my large library of books.

Photoshoot Locale: It’s a mystery…..

2022 SYL Role: Janitor… Maintenance… Committee member at large I suppose? I don’t have an assigned role. I am on the Retreat committee if that helps

Years in System: 3

Three Words My Peers Use to Describe Me: Funny, Outgoing, and Smart

Why Credit Unions: Why Credit Unions: I like that the focus of the Credit Union is on the members. I have been a customer of a big bank and the service was atrocious, they also did not care about who I was as a person and would throw products at me that definitely did NOT help me in my current situation, and honestly made things worse. Here I feel as though every member has a voice, there is someone who is trained to care and look for the hidden things and has the honesty to tell someone no if the product is not right for them. That level of care, is huge. Also, Credit Unions have a one big family feel. I have never been left out of things, always included, always know there are friends wherever there is a Credit Union.

Why Serve on SYL: To be fully blunt, I consider being on SYL a feather in my cap. To be considered a young leader, to have the tools and abilities to become a leader and have SYL further that education along, is huge. It is a great opportunity to network and expand my horizons, and will no doubt help further my career along in the direction I want to go in.

Fun Facts: I am the biggest Edmonton Oilers fan you will ever know, hands down. I was born on Christmas Day, I play baseball in the summer and curl in the winter, I have a wonderful wife and 3 great kids, and last fun fact I am sure that this crop of SYL committee members will go down in history as the best there is.

Photoshoot Locale: Downtown Saskatoon – Bessborough

2022 SYL Role: Team Support

Years in system: 16

Three Words My Peers Use to Describe Me: Honest, Kind, and Helpful

Why Credit Unions: I have always been a believer in supporting local. It was not until I started working in the Credit Union system that my eyes were opened as to how involved a credit union was in helping and supporting their community. I enjoy working for a local employer with values that align with my own and that is invested in me. There is a real sense that we are all in this together as a team in my workplace and absolutely appreciate my colleagues around me.

Why Serve on SYL: I was focused over the past several years on my own personal development. I had come to realize I wanted to help make a difference and encourage the growth of those around me. By being a part of SK Young Leaders, the opportunity is there to reach out to a group of likeminded individuals. Together, we will provide information and opportunities to facilitate the growth of the community both personally and professionally. You also need to do things in your life that may put you out of your comfort zone. Joining the committee was overwhelming at first, I have learnt so much from its wonderful and supportive members. I am very grateful to be a part of SYL and excited to encourage others to include themselves in our initiatives.

Fun Facts: I have learnt to “never say never”. I enjoy running (not winning any medals here) it’s mostly just to get away from it all. I jumped on the crazy plant lady band wagon this past year and my home and office have never looked fresher!

Photoshoot Locale: Unity, SK – Literally out our back door of our Credit Union

2022 SYL Role: Member at large…in my third year term this year

Years in System: Collectively throughout my CU career I am in my 12^th year of the system.

Three Words My Peers Use to Describe Me: Fun, Outgoing, and Good Listener

Why Credit Unions: It’s all I’ve ever known. My mom worked for a Credit Union while I was growing up – I watched her have a successful fulfilling career and I wanted the same for myself.

Why Serve on SYL: To help me as I grow within the system as I continue my career. The ability to collaborate with likeminded people is an amazing opportunity and I am thankful to be here.

Fun Facts: I love black coffee and spending time at the lake. Family is very important to me so if I’m not working that’s where you’ll find me.