SCU appoints James Gosselin as Interim Chief Executive Officer
STEINBACH, MB – August 10, 2026: The Board of Directors for Steinbach Credit Union (SCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of long-time Chief Corporate Sales Officer, James Gosselin, as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). James will assume this interim role for a 12-month term, effective August 10, 2026.
This appointment follows the recent mutual agreement for outgoing CEO, Curtis Wennberg, to step down from his role as of August 1, 2026. To support a seamless transition, Mr. Wennberg is serving as a Senior Advisor to the Board through November 2026.
“SCU is extremely fortunate to have a leader of James’s caliber step up as Interim CEO,” says Maria Reimer, Board Chair. “James’s 30-year career with SCU, his proven track record in corporate leadership, and deep understanding of the credit union system and Manitoba’s business landscape will ensure we deliver a seamless leadership transition, and that SCU remains in a position of financial strength as we advance our core strategic priorities.”
“SCU has been my professional home for 30 years, and it is an honour and privilege to be able to lead our team during this transition,” says Gosselin of his appointment. “Stepping into this role, I look forward to working closely with our Board and executive leadership team. We have a clear path forward, and our priority remains the same—delivering exceptional service to our members, every day.”
James began his credit union career in 1984, joining SCU in 1995 as Senior Agriculture / Commercial Lending Account Manager. Throughout his tenure, he has held several Senior Management positions, including Vice President of Corporate Lending (2008), Executive Vice President of Corporate Sales (2017), and most recently, as Chief Corporate Sales Officer (2019). Mr. Gosselin will continue to lead the Corporate Sales function during his 12-month Interim CEO role.
Supported by an experienced and dedicated executive team, SCU continues its commitment to operational excellence, financial strength, and meeting the needs of its members first and foremost.
This appointment follows the recent mutual agreement for outgoing CEO, Curtis Wennberg, to step down from his role as of August 1, 2026. To support a seamless transition, Mr. Wennberg is serving as a Senior Advisor to the Board through November 2026.
“SCU is extremely fortunate to have a leader of James’s caliber step up as Interim CEO,” says Maria Reimer, Board Chair. “James’s 30-year career with SCU, his proven track record in corporate leadership, and deep understanding of the credit union system and Manitoba’s business landscape will ensure we deliver a seamless leadership transition, and that SCU remains in a position of financial strength as we advance our core strategic priorities.”
“SCU has been my professional home for 30 years, and it is an honour and privilege to be able to lead our team during this transition,” says Gosselin of his appointment. “Stepping into this role, I look forward to working closely with our Board and executive leadership team. We have a clear path forward, and our priority remains the same—delivering exceptional service to our members, every day.”
James began his credit union career in 1984, joining SCU in 1995 as Senior Agriculture / Commercial Lending Account Manager. Throughout his tenure, he has held several Senior Management positions, including Vice President of Corporate Lending (2008), Executive Vice President of Corporate Sales (2017), and most recently, as Chief Corporate Sales Officer (2019). Mr. Gosselin will continue to lead the Corporate Sales function during his 12-month Interim CEO role.
Supported by an experienced and dedicated executive team, SCU continues its commitment to operational excellence, financial strength, and meeting the needs of its members first and foremost.