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I Learn Who I am as I Take Each Step Forward - Come, Walk with Me
I consider myself a collaborator and builder. Working as a leader and member of high-performance teams, I have created tremendous capabilities at financial institutions across Canada and in the U.S. I have been a Chief Risk Officer and a Chief Executive Officer.
I also consider myself a creator. I have taken many beautiful photographs, co-authored a book on strategy and risk, and have embarked on a discovery of writing fiction. Every photo you find on this site will be one of mine and in my blog posts you will find links to my books.
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All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
J.R.R. Tolkien
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Career Experience
Explorer - Writer, Photographer and Random Philosopher
Ever and anon
I write about what I know, experience and wonder about. This includes notes to my grandchildren, a published nonfiction book, poor poetry and crime fiction.
My photographs are taken primarily when travelling although I do have a few still live projects.
I am a philosopher in the sense that think about how things work and what that means.
Chief Executive Officer, PACE Savings & Credit Union
2020 - 2022
I undertook the challenge of rescuing PACE from its legacy governance issues. I created employee and membership engagement plans, improved governance and control processes and capabilities, and a successful Capital Recovery Plan.
Alternal Savings & Credit Union has recognized the success of these efforts and has purchased most of PACE's assets and offered employment to all PACE employees. PACE, as a credit union, no longer exists.
Chief Risk Officer, Central 1 Credit Union
2014 - 2019
In this role, I built a strong risk function and with this exceptional team, built appropriate and well-regarded risk capabilities. Through these actions and the development of a strong relationship with the regulator, overcame the many difficulties faced by Central 1.
Previous Career Positions
1984 - 2014
Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Global Risk Institute in Financial Services
Head of Balance Sheet and Capital Management, American Express Company, New York, NY (2004 - 2006)
Senior Vice President, Integrated Risk, Bank of Montreal, Toronto (2001 - 2004)
Vice President and Head, Market and Capital at Risk Policy, Bank of Montreal, Toronto (1998 - 2001)
Director / Managing Director, Global Market Risk, Bank of Montreal, Toronto (1994 – 1998)
Senior Advisor, Risk Management, Business Systems Management (1991 – 1994); Director, Loan Syndications and Trading (1989 – 1991); and Management Development Pogram (1988 – 1989), Bank of Montreal, Toronto
Manager, Financial Consulting, Data Resources Inc. Canada, Toronto (1985 – 1987)
Commercial Banking Representative, Continental Bank of Canada (1984 – 1985)
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