2025 Director Election – Election Results!
The election of directors is one of the most important ways for members to have their say in the governance and direction of Affinity. As a financial co-operative, we need directors who have the knowledge, skills, and experience to guide Affinity. We also need directors who understand what it means to be a credit union, to focus on the future and ask good strategic questions of both the credit union and of themselves.
The Board is comprised of 12 directors who work together to ensure that Affinity remains a forward-looking, responsible, and successful credit union, driven by what matters most: our members and communities.
The director election results were announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 16, 2025 (link to recording). Directors are elected to serve for three-year terms and assumed their positions immediately following the AGM.
Please join us in congratulating Kurt Holfeuer and Nathaniel Cole as directors returning to the Board, and new directors Jocelyn Tratch and Raegan Wheler.
In addition, please welcome the returning Board of Directors, including:
- Tracy Arno
- Cara Bahr
- Wendy Becenko
- Kent Kraft
- Leanne LaPrise
- Deirdra Ness
- Joe Rybinski
- Pauline Ziehl Grimsrud
We would also like to recognize and thank all members who let their name stand for election. Member participation in the governance of Affinity is an important part of being a financial co-operative.