Meet our staff

Check out some of our amazing people

Meet some of our staff

Our team are your fun-loving neighbours who care deeply about the community and you.

Enjoying Burns Lake and the BVCU family

“It’s been a pleasure returning to Burns Lake as well as BVCU, I look forward to continuing to support our staff and community each day!”

Jessy Hooker
Community Branch Manager
Lakes District

As passionate about her Community as she is with Insurance

“I am blessed not only with a career I love but also the privilege of working with an organization that consistently gives back to our community.”

Amy Vaughan
Commercial Account Manager
Smithers Office

City girl Andrea found roots in BC

Andrea moved from Quebec and embraced the connection and community of the credit union. Her role offers such variety as coaching staff, and helping members.

Andrea Nikkel
Assistant Branch Manager
Hazeltons’ Branch

Everyone’s favourite customer service expert

“It’s refreshing to work for a cooperative that’s focused on providing the best service to members, supportive of its staff, and committed to the community.”

Duane De Vries
Member Services Coordinator
Smithers Branch

Head number cruncher

“The best part of working here is that I feel supported to grow and thrive and that we encourage that same growth for our communities.”

Borden Armstrong
Chief Financial Officer
Administration

The woman who knows it all

“During my multiple decades with BVCU I’ve had the privilege of filling multiple roles and forming meaningful connections. I get to support our communities by supporting our staff!”

Tara Groot
Manager Learning and Development
Administration