About us

6 YEARS TENURE ON BOARD​​

CURRENT TERM: 2022-2025​​

A Chartered Professional Accountant for over 20 years, John provides a myriad of accounting, tax and financial advisory services to a wide variety of individuals and businesses in the Peace River Region and beyond.

John also has extensive experience in other small business endeavors as an owner and manager.

In addition to Lake View Credit Union, John’s board experience includes Northern Health, Northern Lights College, Community Futures Peace Liard and various small not-for-profit organizations.

John is currently a partner with SKK Chartered Professional Accountants. 

• Ex-officio on all Committees

2 YEARS TENURE ON BOARD​​

CURRENT TERM: 2020-2023

As an engaged member of the community, Shamir is a great fit for Lake View Credit Union’s Board of Directors.

His commitment to the community and to the co-operative business model are advantages that can support the strategic vision of this Credit Union. Being a voice for the members comes with great responsibility, something that Shamir makes a priority.

Currently, Shamir is part of the Executive Leadership Team at the Dawson Co-operative Union as the Director of Business. He helps lead the company’s strategic objectives in the following commodities: Petroleum, Home & Agro Centre, Rolla Agricultural Services, and IT. While completing his schooling, Shamir studied Financial & Corporate Accounting, Business Law, Marketing, Ethics, and IT.

His board experience with the Dawson Creek Adult Soccer League served as a foundation for his Board aspirations. Shamir has grown up in Dawson Creek and has been an advocate of the Peace Region wherever he goes. Banking at Lake View Credit Union is something members should be proud of. Shamir wants to continue that proud tradition by enriching the value of a membership and potentially attracting new members which would help grow the business.

• Chair: Governance, Community & Policy Committee
• Investment & Lending Committee
• Audit & Risk Committee

6 YEARS TENURE ON BOARD

​​CURRENT TERM: 2022-2025

Darren Hamre is a lifetime resident of Dawson Creek and member of Lake View Credit Union, both personally and commercially. He brings with him 30 years of Real Estate experience. Darren will be starting his fourth year as a Lake View board member and looks forward to using the board familiarity and education he has acquired to contribute to our organization. 

• Chair: Audit & Risk Committee
• Investment & Lending Committee
• Executive Member: Northline Peer Group

4 YEARS TENURE ON BOARD​​

CURRENT TERM: 2019-2022

Dale was born and raised in Dawson Creek, completing his schooling at South Peace Senior Secondary School. After high school Dale worked in the manufacturing sector for 19 years. During this time, he continued to upgrade his education at Northern Lights College and through Athabasca University correspondence, in preparation to become an accountant. In 1997 Dale started working as a Chartered Accountant article student, completing his studies and obtaining his Chartered Accountant designation in 2000. Dale was admitted to partnership with the public practice accounting firm of Sander Rose Bone Grindle LLP in 2003. Over the years Dale has been involved in numerous executive positions with community organizations and has been a member of the Rotary Club of DC Sunrise for 15 years, where he has served as treasurer, president and currently the Mega Lottery community coordinator.

• Chair: Chair: Governance, Community & Policy Committee
• Audit & Risk Committee,

4 YEARS TENURE ON BOARD

​​CURRENT TERM: 2020-2023

Jerrilyn brings to the table a wide variety of experience and education ranging from Social Work to Emergency Management to Political Science and Tourism. She has sat on a number of boards, working groups and committees including Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Director at large for both the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the North Central Local Government Association, President of BC Library Trustees Association, South Peace Economic Development Commission and the Lake View Credit Union Board.

• Governance, Community & Policy Committee
• Audit & Risk Committee

3 YEARS TENURE ON BOARD

​​CURRENT TERM: 2021-2024

Carmen Barber has for the past 38 years been a rural and classroom teacher as well as principal in various schools in School District #59. In addition, has also owned two businesses in Dawson Creek until retiring in 2014. She continues to participate in her rural area community associations. She has been serving on the Lake View Credit union board as of 2018. 

• Governance, Community & Policy Committee

Suzanne has been with Lake View Credit Union since 2011, and is a professional with extensive experience working for major financial institutions. 

Suzanne's in depth knowledge of banking has allowed for continuous growth within the banking and credit union systems. Suzanne takes personal ownership in contributing to the organization and its members. Throughout Suzanne’s banking career, she has always been located in the Peace River region; from the Alberta side working out of Falher to the BC side working in Fort St John landing back in Dawson Creek, which is now home.   

Suzanne has always loved the Peace River region, from its beautiful scenery to the people who live here.   

Suzanne is respected by both staff and members for her thorough knowledge of the local economy and understands that each member’s needs are unique.   

As a lifelong resident of Northern BC, Justin appreciates the beauty and majesty of the Peace region and tries to enjoy all it has to offer while trying to broaden his horizons with travel whenever possible. 

Justin started with Lake View Credit Union and has done almost every job or task conceivable during his time here. Trusted and respected by staff and management, he's an indispensible part of the management team. 

In his spare time Justin enjoys sports and video games.

Marlana has been with LVCU for more than 15 years; having held nearly every retail branch position with many years’ experience in retail lending and member services.  

She currently leads LVCU’s corporate risk management and compliance program and serves as the project manager for major corporate initiatives.  She is an Accredited Consumer and Residential Mortgage Lender and holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management from UNBC.  

She values the importance of community involvement and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Dawson Creek Sunrise.  Born and raised in the Peace, she believes in the cooperative values and is committed to making a difference in the lives of our members and communities.

Pam was born and raised in Dawson Creek and has over twenty-five years experience within the banking industry, nineteen of which have been for Lake View Credit Union. 

Pam has held several positions at Lake View Credit Union over the years. During this time, she completed two accreditations from Dalhousie University. The Consumer & Residential Mortgage Lender and the Accredited Business Lender.

Pam believes in Lake View Credit Union’s values and its strong commitment to the communities, and members it serves.

Vanessa has been with Lake View for 15 years and in that time served our members in many capacities throughout the organization.

Originally from Spirit River AB but growing up mostly in Grande Prairie AB where she attended college and obtained her Certificate in Business Administration. 

During her tenure at Lake View she has continued her education and professional development and obtained the status of Accredited Consumer & Residential Mortgage Lender and a Fellowship of the Canadian Credit Union Institute of Canada certification through the General Business Studies program.

In 2007, she moved to Dawson Creek with her husband an oldest son and they've since built a life here in the Peace.

She loves living in this community and contributing to the area as an auxiliary member with the Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department, and with the area Air Cadet program. 

In her down time, Vanessa enjoys spending time with family, reading and cross stitching.

Brittiny has been with Lake View for 4 years; having held nearly every retail position and started as a Casual Deposit Service Representative.

Originally from Wembley AB but grew up in Baytree AB. In 2021 she decided to settle in Dawson Creek because of her love for the community.

In her down time, Brittiny enjoys hiking, crocheting and doing puzzles.

Selina has been working in the banking industry for 20 years and she's been with Lake View Credit Union for almost 10 years.

Coming to Lake View Credit Union as a Mortgage Specialist and working her way upwards through several positions including Financial Servicer Officer 2.

In 2018, Lake View Credit Union made the wise decision to transition into the Assistant Manager of Deposit Services, then Retail Lending followed by another change in early 2021 where she assumed her current position.  

Selina and her husband decided to settle in Dawson Creek to raise their family, not only because they were both born and raised here, but because they love the community and the beautiful landscape of the Peace.  

Over the years she has volunteered for many causes throughout the community, including Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association, Heart and Stroke foundation and the Rotary club. 

Anna started with LVCU in 2020 and quickly joined the HR department. She has completed two degrees, including a Bachelor of Business Administration, and is continuing studies in Human Resources.

Originally from New Brunswick, Anna has been living in Dawson Creek since 2017. Anna has enjoyed getting the know the community, exploring the area, and traveling to new places. Outside of work, Anna spends time reading, camping, and learning to ski. 

Jerimy has been with Lake View Credit Union since 2018, and has worked as a marketing, communications and community engagement professional since 2010.   

Graduating from Thompson Rivers University in 2008 with a BA, focused on Professional Writing and Rhetoric, Jerimy is involved in numerous volunteer and civic activities.

He is a passionate advocate for local enterprise and decision making, having seen first-hand how instrumental local business is to building community and contributing to the amazing quality of life enjoyed by the people of the Peace.