SCU Board of Directors

Maria Reimer

Board Chair

Maria is a partner at MLT Aikins LLP, one of Western Canada’s largest law firms, where she conducts her corporate-commercial practice, which focuses on financial services, commercial real estate and aviation law. Maria has served on the Steinbach Credit Union Board since 2015 in a number of roles including as both 1^st and 2^nd Vice Chair and Chair of the Governance Committee. She obtained her Certified Credit Union Director Designation at the CUES 2017 Governance Leadership Institute (run by faculty from the Rotman School of Management). Maria has strong ties to the Steinbach community; her grandfather P.J. Reimer was one of the founding members of the Steinbach Credit Union and she is active in her family’s business, Reimer Agencies Ltd. In her spare time, Maria enjoys competing in hunter/jumper equestrian competitions and spending time outdoors at her acreage in the RM of Springfield with her husband, John.

Bruce Penner

First Vice-Chair

Bruce is currently the Executive Director and Ownership Partner of Momentum Healthware, a Winnipeg IT company that provides health software to governments nationally and internationally. He has founded and acquired several software companies and served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer in private and public corporations. Bruce’s education includes an Honours Degree in Computer Science, as well as various certificates in Information Technology and Accounting. Bruce joined the SCU Board of Directors in 2017 where he offers his diverse IT experience and serves on the Audit and Governance Committees with a focus on IT governance. Bruce and his wife Kim currently reside in Steinbach. They are active within their local Steinbach community, and are active investors in the Winnipeg business community.

Reg Penner

Second Vice-Chair

Reg has served on the Steinbach Credit Union Board since 2001. Reg also serves as the President of the Penner Farm Service Group of companies, as President of South East Pallet and Wood, and as the Vice President of South East Logging. Reg has also served on the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce, the executive of the Steinbach Fly-In Golf Course, and as Chairman of Steinbach Mennonite Church. Reg, his wife Ingrid, his daughter Kara and son-in-law Tim, and granddaughters Kailyn and Hannah all reside in the Steinbach area.

Doris Martens

Director

Doris has served on the SCU Board of Directors since 2003. She has chaired the Audit, Governance, and Member Relations committees, and has served on the Personnel, Investment, and Nominations committees. Early in her career, Doris enjoyed serving members through various roles as an SCU employee. While raising their four sons, Doris and her late husband, Gary, owned and operated a successful purebred dairy and beef farm in the Grunthal area. In recent years, Doris has completed University Certificates in Financial Services, Accounting, and Administration, and has earned the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) designation. She is currently employed as the Controller at E.G. Penner Building Centres in Steinbach.

Henry Van de Velde

Director

Henry was previously an owner of HyLife in La Broquerie. Henry, with his wife Penny and their three sons, moved to Steinbach 20 years ago from Western Manitoba, where they were dairy farmers. He has served as the Treasurer of the Barley Council of Canada, as an account manager at the Royal Bank of Canada, and with the Farm Credit Corporation. Henry has a Degree in Agriculture and training in Market Appraisals and Corporate Finance. Henry joined the SCU Board of Directors in 2011, has completed all required levels of the Credit Union Director Achievement Program, and has served on the Governance, Investment, Audit, Personnel, and Executive committees at SCU.

Robert Penner

Director

Rob has worked 38 years in the transportation industry with his current role as Director of Linehaul Operations for Gardewine, focusing on customer service and efficiencies. Rob has assisted HRDC in the development of education programs for the transportation industry. He is certified in Logistic and has his CITT designation. Rob has served as Moderator for his church and has served on the following SCU committees: Audit, Governance, Member Relations, Nominating and currently sits on the Personnel committee. Rob has completed all required levels of the Credit Union Director Achievement Program and has successfully completed CUES 2015 Governance Leadership Institute earning the Certified Credit Union Director designation. Rob and his wife Shirley have three married adult children and four grandchildren, and they all reside in the greater Winnipeg area.

Chris Goertzen

Director

Chris Goertzen is the owner and co-founder of Main Bread and Butter Company, which has operated in downtown Steinbach since 1997. In addition to the SCU Board of Directors, he currently serves on the Executive of River Trail Development Corporation, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Bethesda Foundation, where he is the Chair of the Governance Committee.

Chris served as mayor of the City of Steinbach for three terms from 2006 until 2018. During his tenure, Steinbach became one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. He has also served as President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities from 2015 until 2018, as well as serving on the Executive of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Municipal Employee Pension Board from 2014 to 2018.

Jeremy Hildebrand

Director

Jeremy is currently the CEO of an Agricultural Services Company with headquarters in the Steinbach area. He, his wife Rita, and their three children recently returned to Manitoba from seven years in Germany. While abroad, Jeremy worked as a consultant developing strategic plans in operations excellence for global clients in automotive, industrial, and furniture markets. Prior to departing for Europe, Jeremy served on the SCU Board of Directors from 2008 until 2011. During his tenure, he participated in the Member Relations and Governance Committees. Jeremy is a strong team player with a proven record of talent and performance management. He offers broad executive experience managing and transforming company performance and is committed to ensuring SCU remains focused on efficient and excellent service delivery.

Dr. Jayson Barkman

Director

Jayson is a Family Doctor and Anesthetist who grew up on a farm near Steinbach. He currently serves as Anesthesia Lead for Steinbach / Ste. Anne. His education includes degrees in Mathematics, Doctor of Medicine, and residencies in Family Medicine (University of Calgary) and Anesthesia. As a local entrepreneur, Jayson founded and managed the Oasis Medical Centre. In addition to owning commercial, agricultural, and residential properties, Jayson and a partner recently brought Za Pizza to Steinbach and own Mongo’s Grill Regent, a popular restaurant in Winnipeg. Jayson is active in the local community and serves on the Board of Directors for Bridgepark Manor (Assisted Living in Steinbach). Jayson and his wife Charlotte live in Steinbach with their four daughters.