SCU Board of Directors
Maria Reimer
Board ChairMaria 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 1st and 2nd Vice Chair, Chair of the Governance Committee and is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors. 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 the Vice-President of 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-ChairBruce has served on the Steinbach Credit Union Board since 2017 and currently serves as Vice Chair. During his tenure, he has contributed to several Board committees and has represented SCU as Vice Chair of Credit Union Central of Manitoba. His business interests include medical software, income tax and business consulting, and a fishing lodge, providing him with diverse experience in entrepreneurship, technology, governance, and strategic leadership. He holds an Honours Degree in Computer Science and has completed the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program complemented by ongoing education in leadership, strategy and accounting. Bruce and his wife, Kim, reside in Steinbach, where they are actively involved in their community. He currently serves as Board Chair of Steinbach Bible College and contributes to a variety of other community and church organizations. Combining extensive business experience with strong community values, Bruce is committed to SCU's business model and its focus on operational excellence, member value, and meaningful investment in the communities it serves.
Chris Goertzen
Second Vice-ChairChris is the co-founder and President of Bread and Butter Enterprises, which has operated as a specialty food retailer in Steinbach since 1997. He is presently second Vice-Chair of the SCU Board and the Chair of the Governance Committee. He is also a member of the SCU Community Fund Committee. In addition to the SCU Board of Directors, Chris is currently Chair of the Bethesda Foundation and Vice Chair of the Mennonite Centre in Ukraine. He also serves as a member of the Manitoba Municipal Board in Winnipeg. Chris was elected mayor of the City of Steinbach for three terms from 2006 through 2018. During his tenure, Steinbach became one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. He also served as President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, was on the Executive of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and was a member of the Municipal Employees Pension Board. Chris and his wife, Annalee, have three school-aged children.
Doris Martens
DirectorDoris 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.
Jeremy Hildebrand
DirectorJeremy is currently the CEO of an Agricultural Services Company with deep roots in the Steinbach area. He lives in Winnipeg with his wife Rita, and their three children. Jeremy has experience in strategy development, business development and executive management, gained in the automotive, industrial and furniture global markets. Jeremy has served on the SCU Board of Directors since 2020 as well as from 2008 until 2011. During his tenure, he has participated in Personnel, Property & Building, Member Relations and Governance Committees. Jeremy is a strong team player with a proven record of talent and performance management. He offers board executive experience managing and transforming company performance and is committed to ensuring SCU remains focused on efficient and excellent service delivery.
Bonnie Goertzen
DirectorBonnie is currently the Vice-President, Finance at Red River Mutual Insurance Company. Prior to this position, she spent over 20 years at StandardAero with her most recent role as Vice-President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Treasury. Bonnie joined the SCU Board of Directors in 2022 and currently serves as Chair of the Audit Committee. In addition, Bonnie serves on the Personnel Committee. Bonnie is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba. While Bonnie resides in Winnipeg, she spent her childhood living in Landmark and prior to starting at StandardAero, she was a Consumer Loans Officer at Steinbach Credit Union.
Kris Plett
DirectorKris started his finance career at SCU in the nineties working as a teller to put himself through university. He completed his Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba before going on to complete his CPA designation and MBA degree. After SCU, Kris began a 10-year career at Loewen Windows, advancing through operations and finance leadership positions, reaching the position of Corporate Controller and acquiring a seat at the executive table. In 2009, Kris accepted an ownership and CFO role at Lakeview Insurance Brokers where he has enjoyed strategically growing the business through Western Canada. Kris has enjoyed utilizing his education and sharing his experience while serving on the SCU Board for the past 3 years, while sitting on the Audit, Governance, and SCU Community Fund Committees.
Tannis Wiebe
DirectorTannis is a Vice President at Aviva Canada, one of the leading property and casualty insurance groups in the country. An actuary by profession, she brings over 20 years of experience in a heavily regulated financial industry. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba and an MBA from Ivey Business School. Having spent the first 20 years of her life in Steinbach, Tannis has deep commitments and respect for the community. Tannis began her career at the Linden Ridge branch of Steinbach Credit Union, where she developed a strong appreciation for cooperative values and community-based financial services. She is passionate about data driven decision-making and supports organizations that invest in their members and communities. Tannis currently resides in Winnipeg with her husband.
Wayne Patram
DirectorWayne Patram is the Vice President of Innovation at Barkman Concrete and a member of the company’s executive leadership team. Since joining Barkman in 2010, he has played a key role in the company’s growth by driving innovation, building organizational capability, and advancing strategic initiatives. Wayne has been actively involved in the community, serving on the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for nearly a decade, including terms as Vice President and President. During his tenure, he helped establish Steinbach’s Economic Development Pilot Program through an innovative public-private partnership model and later served as a Charter Board Member of the Steinbach Economic Development Corporation. He is also active in the broader community through his involvement with academic institutions and industry organizations. Wayne and his wife, Lindsay, reside in Steinbach with their two sons.
