Kurt has 15 years of service with Bayview Credit Union and is currently President of the board. He has experience serving on all board committees and was a director with Atlantic Central Association of Credit Unions from 2010-19. Kurt also serves as a Commissioner with the Saint John Transit Authority and coaches Lancaster Minor Basketball. He holds a Master of Arts from Carleton and has completed doctoral studies at the University of Toronto.

Brandon Clowater, CPA, served as the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at Progressive Credit Union. With four years as a director and part-time member service experience, he has a deep commitment to the Credit Union’s values. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from UNB and is a continuous learner with CPA New Brunswick. He is passionate about the Credit Union’s role in supporting members and communities.

Cindy Payne is a former employee of the credit union who gained meaningful insight into its operations and commitment to members and community. Her experience strengthened her appreciation for the importance of responsible governance, financial stewardship, and member-focused service. In her current professional work, she focuses on workplace culture and wellbeing, helping to build supportive and collaborative environments. She values cooperative principles, responsible governance, and thoughtful decision-making, and would welcome the opportunity to support the credit union’s continued success.

Cory Allen is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and governance leader with over 30 years of experience in strategic management and systems engineering. A veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, he founded CloudNetCanada Inc. in 2010 and grew it to serve nearly 3,000 users across 86 organizations before its successful sale in 2023. His career reflects a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility. He also has a long-standing commitment to the credit union system and community safety. Cory has served on the boards of Capital, Progressive, and Brunswick Credit Unions since 2004, including on the Amalgamation Committee during the merger of Bayview, Advance, and Progressive.

David MacQuarrie has over 20 years of service with Advance Savings Credit Union and its predecessor, TriCo. He has experience overseeing credit union amalgamations and serves on the Audit & Risk Committee. David is a CUDA Graduate and holds a Business (Technology/Accounting) certificate from NBCC. With 35+ years in accounting/finance, he’s also an entrepreneur who’s owned and operated three small businesses, and has served as Treasurer for the United Church of Canada.

Elizabeth has served eight years on the board at Bayview, including time as Board President and Chair of the Audit, Nominating, Credit, and CEO Performance Committees. Her broader community involvement includes roles with Saint John Energy, the NB Association of Continuing Education, and the United Way Cabinet. Elizabeth holds a Master of Education and a BBA from UNB, a Certificate of Proficiency in French, and has completed all levels of the CCUA Director Achievement program.

Hazel Howland has 10 years of service as a director with Progressive Credit Union and its predecessor, Capital Credit Union. She is currently on the Audit & Risk Committee. Hazel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UNB, a Certificate in Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Management from NBCC, and has completed Level A of the CUDA program through CCUA.

Jennifer has served as a director for two years at Bayview Credit Union and is currently on the Governance & HR Committee. She has a strong commitment to community service, having knitted for charities as part of the IWK First Steps program. Jennifer is a CUDA Graduate from CCUA, holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and earned a Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism from NBCC.

John Cushnie has two years of service as a director with Bayview Credit Union and is currently a member of the Member & Community Relations Committee. He is also an active volunteer in the NB arts community, serving on the boards of ArtsLink NB and ARCA, and a founding director of SAFE Sussex, promoting environmental advocacy. John holds a Master of Fine Arts from Western and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NSCAD. He has completed Level A of the CUDA program.