Leading with Purpose
In a rapidly changing and competitive financial environment with increased regulatory requirements, Synergy’s leadership must collectively have the skills and expertise to successfully govern a financial institution with over $2.161 billion in assets under administration. This is accomplished in a transparent, responsible and ethical manner.
Meet our Board of Directors

Brent Baier
Board Vice Chair

C. Neil Carruthers
Board Chair

Rick Graff

Faith Graham

Linda Gramlich

Melanie Mari

Tom Schinold

Jay Walker

Don Wheler

Carolyn Young
Jay has joined our Board of Directors in 2023. He was the last chairperson of the New Community Credit Union board in Saskatoon. He joined that board in 2020 serving 3 years prior to merging with Synergy Credit Union and has served on their audit committee for 2 years. Jay received his Chartered Accountant’s designation in 2008 after successfully challenging the Uniform Final Examination the previous year. Jay has worked in both public practice and in industry. He currently operates a successful small accounting firm in Saskatoon while consulting with First Nation economic development entities and serving Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies as their Chief Financial Officer. With his wife, he also operates a residential construction company in and around Saskatoon.
Jay became a member of New Community Credit Union in 2017 after having dealt with the big banks previous to that, he believes in the values of the credit union and the hard work they do for their members and the community as a whole.
When not busy with his many ventures, Jay coaches’ hockey. Jay has been a part of other non-profit boards through his church affiliation and hockey zone. He believes in serving and is looking forward to serving our members as a board member of Synergy Credit Union.
Jay is married to Krystal and has 3 children – two sons and one daughter.
Meet our Executive Team
Meet our Executive Team

Glenn Stang
Chief Executive Officer

Brent Bergen
Chief Operating Officer

Christine Tucker
Chief Financial Officer

Trevor Beaton
Chief Innovation & People Officer

Jason Wang
Chief Risk Officer

Miranda Reid
Corporate Secretary
Executive Administrator
I am proud to be the Chief Executive Officer leading the dynamic team at Synergy Credit Union.
I have been blessed with a great executive team and employees who rally around Synergy's vision while working closely with the board to carry out our organization's objectives. My nearly 40 years in the credit union system have been tremendous.
I believe in lifelong learning. In 2015, I received my Certified Chief Executive Designation via CUES (Credit Union Executive Society) and in 2018 achieved my Professional Director Designation from Governance Solutions Inc. (Pro.Dir). I have also had the opportunity to sit on the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) Board for the past two years and have sat on Celero’s Board, which is a tri-provincial technology board, the past four years. I have seen how our credit union and credit union system has adapted to the evolving financial industry and I am excited about what's in store.
Being involved is an important value at Synergy and we encourage our staff to help in their communities. Away from work, I have been a part of several organizations, including the Kinsmen, KidSport Lloydminster, Lloydminster Economic Development, Lloydminster Interval Home, Streetscapes, Wheatland Regional Centre and the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce political action committee.
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My background within the credit union system spans 28 years in seven different credit unions across Saskatchewan and Alberta. I joined Synergy Credit Union in September 2007 as Regional Manager, moved to Manager of Retail, and was selected as Chief Operating Officer in January 2013.
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Hello, my name is Miranda Reid.
I am excited to work with the teams at Synergy Credit Union in my role as Corporate Secretary and Executive Administrator.
Prior to joining Synergy Credit Union in 2022, I have spent almost 30 years in Administrative, project management, leadership, and accounting positions. My role with synergy as Corporate Secretary and Executive Administrator provides support to the Board of Directors, CEO and Executive Team as well as housing several governance functions in support of Synergy.
Within the community, I volunteer with the Lloydminster Interval Home Society.
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Email: Miranda.Reid@synergycu.ca