Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Leading into the future
Our Board of Directors are local leaders elected by you. They’re here to help guide our credit union to a successful future.
Elections
Learn about your 2023 candidates
Every year, East Coast Credit Union holds its Board of Directors election for available director positions. Learn about the election process, how to vote, and meet your 2023 candidates!
Meet our Directors
Tyrell Giffin
Tyrell lives in Antigonish county and is a lifelong member of the St. Andrews branch. He is currently employed as the CFO for High Crest Solutions. Tyrell holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation and is passionate about forestry work, any type of machinery and is an avid football fan.
Kathy MacDonnell-Rankin
Kathy worked over 30 years at a major steel company in Ontario and has a degree in Labour Studies and achieved the national ACCUD designation (Accredited Canadian Credit Union Director). In addition, she has served on the League Data Board of Directors and is presently Chair of the Governance committee.
Helen MacPherson
Helen has been a director since January 2016, and the legacy Bergengren Credit Union for 13 years. A 2007 CUDA graduate, she has served on every committee except Audit. She is currently employed in the Finance Department of the Sisters of Saint Martha in Antigonish.
Melanie Sampson
Melanie teaches accounting at the NSCC, Strait Area Campus and has held various executive positions in the Community College. She is self-employed, providing accounting services to various clients. She is also a dedicated community volunteer and serves as a Councillor for the Municipality of the County of Richmond.
Bill Timmons
Bill is a retired educator and has 20 years of service on the Board. He is a former Board Chair and serves on the Board for both Atlantic Central and League Savings & Mortgage. He is a dedicated community volunteer and serves on the Community Impact committee and is also a member of the Nova Scotia Co‐op Council.
Mary Oxner
Mary is an accounting professor at St. FX University, Past‐President and CO‐Chief Grievance Officer of the StFXAUT, Faculty Coordinator for Service Learning and Chair of University Senate. She enjoys volunteer work and is the Treasurer of the Creative Wellness Project (Friendship Corner) and Chair of the Finance Council of the Diocese of Antigonish.
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