Pictured above: Luisa Davidse, Camrose West End
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Meet Austyn, branch manager of Vision’s Viking branch. He grew up farming alongside his dad and brother on the land that’s been in his family since 1927. Learn about Austyn’s journey from full-time farming to financial services at Vision, where he’s found not just a career, but a community in Viking.
Meet Sheila Donally, a Senior Member Services Representative at Vision’s Edgerton branch. Sheila has lived in rural Alberta for over 40 years and has spent nearly half of that time working in the credit union world, supporting community members and embracing the rural way of life.
Meet Rick Tullikopf, a Vision Credit Union branch manager whose career in the financial industry has spanned nearly 40 years and countless communities — you could say he's experienced the evolution of the financial industry firsthand.
The town of Wainwright is the kind of place where community isn't just a buzzword — it's a way of life. That's what kept Vision Credit Union Senior Loans Officer Chelsea Baynham rooted in her hometown, building a life and career right where she started, despite once envisioning a future in a bigger city.
Folks are drawn to rural Alberta communities for their rich history, strong sense of community and natural beauty. This is certainly true for the small town of Castor. These qualities and more keep Alissa Craigie coming back, even though she moved away from Castor at the start of 2024. Despite her hour-long commute each way, Alissa is happy to travel to Castor five days a week to enjoy community ties, natural beauty and a sense of purpose in her work as a loan officer at Vision Credit Union.
When it seems like you’ve lived everywhere, feeling comfortable and welcomed in a community means even more. For Shrey Kothari, Vision Credit Union Investment Specialist, who has lived in India, the US, and across western Canada, that sense of welcome has been something he’s enjoyed since he moved to the “friendly and helpful” community of Camrose early in 2023.
Twenty years ago, Angela Richmond moved to Stettler to join the community in its rich traditions and range of amenities. Today, as a loan administrator at Vision Credit Union in Stettler, Angela is proud to contribute to the community that embraced her and grateful to have an employer that supports that community connection and care.
Growing up in southern Manitoba, Jennifer Young never dreamed she’d find her future in a close-knit Alberta community – let alone a town famous for its giant Easter egg. She says Vegreville’s rich traditions, culture and relationships are a perfect match for a people-person like herself. As Senior Member Services Representative at Vision’s Vegreville Branch, she takes care in strengthening community connections every day.
