Board & Elections

Election Results

For the 2026 Board of Directors election, there were three vacancies and the Nominations Committee received eight qualified candidates who presented themselves as nominees. We thank all the nominees who submitted their applications and expressions of interest.

Congratulations to the three successful candidates who will serve on our Board of Directors:

Julie Marchand

Julie was re-elected to the Board as a director at this year’s annual meeting. As a member of the Board since 2022, Julie brings strong governance experience, as well as many years in senior financial leadership roles involving budgeting, forecasting, audit oversight and compliance, to her role as director. Julie believes in being collaborative, positive, and solutions-oriented in her approach as a director to support effective board dynamics and to ensure member focused governance.

Mary Oxner

Mary was re-elected to the Board for a fourth term and has over a decade of experience in the industry and over two decades of experience as an accounting professor. Mary has considerable governance experience in the credit union system, having served as ECCU Board Chair for seven years, and as a Board member of both Atlantic Central Credit Union and League Savings and Mortgage. Mary is hardworking, an effective contributor, and enjoys working with others on common goals.

Will Frankland

Will was elected to his first term on the East Coast CU Board. Through his founding of a small local co-operative, Will brings first-hand knowledge of the benefits that co-operatives offer society and has governance experience from his tenure on the board of the Antigonish Farmers Market. Will operates a farm and works with grassroots organizations to help bring healthy, fresh, local food to low-income families in the community. Will has lived and travelled in different countries around the world, giving him a unique viewpoint on global affairs and financial markets, and thrives working as part of a team.

Stay tuned for more information on the Board of Directors Election in 2027!

Are you eligible to vote?

Every member who is 18 years of age and over, and in good standing, is entitled to vote.*

*Hold a share balance of not less than $5. The Credit Union Act 71(1) and 71(2) does not allow members to vote more than once per question or to vote by proxy. If a corporation or association is a member of East Coast Credit Union, the Credit Union shall recognize an individual to represent the corporation or association by a resolution of the directors of the governing body of the corporation or association.

Why should I vote?

Please view our Directors Elections Q&A for more information on why your vote counts, how to get to know and evaluate the candidates, and why the Board matters to you and your community! Our members involvement and engagement is critical in maintaining East Coast Credit Union’s success, and in shaping the future direction of this progressive, dynamic, and caring organization. East Coast Credit Union’s Board of Directors is built on leadership, dedication and excellence.

View our Directors Elections Q&A here.

What is the Nominations Committee?

Each year, the Board of Directors appoints a Nominations Committee, which reports directly to the membership at the AGM. The committee makes its best efforts to identify and encourage nominations from eligible members that are representative of the diversity of the credit union, and who possess the skills, knowledge and expertise required to serve on the Board of Directors. The Committee reviews the nominations to ensure the nominees are eligible candidates for the Board of Directors.