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Longtime Fraser Valley resident Tamara Hendsbee appointed president of Envision Financial

LANGLEY, B.C. — Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, is excited to announce that Tamara Hendsbee has been appointed to the role of president of the Envision Financial division.

B.C.-born-and-raised Hendsbee has spent the last decade of her 35-year banking career with Envision Financial in various senior leadership roles, most recently as VP of Operations and Advisory Experience for all of First West Credit Union.

“Tamara has a long history of leading high performing teams, with a laser focus on creating value and positive experiences for our members,” says First West’s Chief Member Officer Susan Ewanick. “We’re committed to local decision-making for our members and they can count on Tamara to have their best interests always at the forefront.”

As president, Tamara will focus on leading Envision Financial’s personal, business and commercial banking teams in growing members’ financial wellbeing.

“As a financial cooperative our goal is to ensure that no one gets left behind—financial wellbeing is for everyone,” says Hendsbee. “We have a great team here at Envision Financial and they’re locked in to providing meaningful advice that makes a difference in members lives and they’re dedicated to working with local organizations focused on bettering our communities.”

Company Information

About First West Credit Union

First West Credit Union brings together the best of both worlds, combining the scale, stability and solutions of a leading Canadian financial institution with the care and community leadership of a local cooperative. Powered by the leadership of Launi Skinner, First West is Canada’s premier multi-brand credit union, serving 283,000 members through four admired community brands: Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings, and Enderby & District Financial. With approximately $20 billion in total assets and assets under administration, First West makes it easy for its members to get impactful, practical advice and personalized service that’s truly in their best interests, through 45 branches across B.C., a Member Advice Centre and leading digital tools.

Since 2010, First West has given back more than $41 million to its communities, while cultivating a culture with its 1,250 team members that is recognized nationally with Canada’s Most Admired Cultures Award, BC’s Top Employers Award, 5-Star Psychological Safety Award, and the Canadian Workplace Wellbeing Award. Learn more at firstwestcu.ca and see how we’re redefining banking to create a future where everyone can flourish.

Media Contacts

Josh Juhlke

Communications Manager
c: 604.309.6066
jjuhlke@firstwestcu.ca