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Chinook Credit union merger with Macleod Savings and Credit complete

The merger between Chinook Credit Union Ltd. and Macleod Savings & Credit Union Ltd. became official September 1, 2010.

    In building the new organization and structure, two new executive positions were formed. It is with great pleasure that Chinook Credit Union Ltd. announces the appointment of two new Senior Executives.


    Scot Hadden has been selected to fill the role of Senior Vice President – Member Solutions, effective September 20, 2010. In his new role, Hadden will have overall accountability for areas related to member service, including deposits, credit and branch administration with a focus on building strong member relationships.


    Hadden’s previous experience includes having served as the VP Business Banking South Alberta of Servus Credit Union, as well as positions with Brooks Savings and Credit Union, Hussar Credit Union and Community Savings and Credit Union, among others.


    Daniel Johnson has been selected to fill the role of Senior Vice President – Strategy and Governance, effective October 1, 2010. In his new role, Johnsonwill have overall accountability for areas involving the strategic direction of Chinook, including the management of the areas of Finance, Technology, and Human Resources.


    Johnson’’s previous experience includes having served as the Chief Executive Officer of Rocky Credit Union, as well as positions with Concentra Financial, Credit Union Central of Saskatewan, and Watrous Credit Union, among others.


    Both Hadden and Johnson have unmistakably demonstrated the management qualities and experience required to excel in these new Senior Vice President positions.


    In addition, they each possess exceptional leadership skills as well as a broad and thorough knowledge of the credit union system, which will serve them well as they take on their new roles.


    In selecting candidates to fill these positions Chinook Credit Union Ltd. drew on the resources and expertise of Boyden Global, and made its final selection from a number of extremely well qualified candidates from throughout western Canada.