As Director, Small Business Banking at Coast Capital, Canada’s largest federal credit union, Chris is responsible for leading the organization’s small business banking team. Chris has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector in a wide range of roles including leadership, coaching, business banking, strategy, and planning. Chris is committed to helping small businesses grow and thrive and to supporting entrepreneurs on their path to unlocking financial opportunities. He has a BA in Political Science from the University of Saskatchewan and an MBA in Executive Leadership from Royal Roads University.

At Coast Capital, we’re not dreaming about a better future, we’re building one. We’re a member-owned financial cooperative with an 80-year legacy of unlocking financial opportunities that positively impact people and communities. We believe that every Canadian deserves a financial partner who actually cares how things turn out. Driven by our social purpose, we look at everything we do through the lens of how we can help nearly 600,000 members, our employees, and communities. Ranked in the platinum category of the 2022 Corporate Knights’ Social Purpose Ranking and a proud Certified B Corporation™, we’re part of a global movement building a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economic system. Each year, we invest 10 per cent of our budgeted bottom line into our communities, which totals more than $100M since 2000. We’re deeply committed to making our financial cooperative a great place to work as demonstrated by some of our accolades. Coast Capital is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. To learn more, visit us online at coastcapitalsavings.com.