Richard is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Tandia Financial Credit Union in Hamilton, Ontario a position he has held since 2014. Previous roles include CEO at Gulf & Fraser Fishermen’s and United Savings Credit Unions (which merged with Gulf & Fraser), in BC. His 28 years in the BC and Ontario credit union systems have provided CEO experience executing mergers, developing engaged leadership teams and attaining long-term growth.

Richard holds the Fellowship Designation from the Credit Union Institute of Canada, a diploma in administrative management from Capilano College and an MBA from Queens University.

Director since 2021.