Meet Our Board of Directors

Garrett Vanderwyst was elected to the Libro Credit Union Board in 2020 and currently serves as Board Chair. He previously chaired the Elgin Federation of Agriculture and served as Vice Chair of RBC London Place. Garrett is recognized for his collaborative, inclusive leadership style, grounding his governance contributions in co-operative values and community impact. Garrett is Vice President, Operations & Business Development at Farms.com, and also Principal of Argent Electrical Inc. His career has included leadership and entrepreneurial ventures across agriculture, renewable energy, and business development, including Parity Capital Corporation, Green Dot Group, Collide Co-Working, KBRE Group, and Archer Daniels Midland. His experience bridges strategy, operations, and innovation in sectors vital to regional and economic growth. Garrett holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. He has completed the ICD.D designation through the Institute of Corporate Directors, as well as governance education in climate change, social finance, and anti-money laundering.

Allison Chenier is Chair of the Kawartha Credit Union Board, where she has also served as Vice Chair and Audit Committee Chair since joining the Board in 2019. She was recently appointed to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s Credit Union Stakeholder Advisory Committee and elected to the Board of the Directors’ Forum Cooperative. Allison brings more than 25 years of experience in finance, governance, and consulting. She is Principal of Chenier Consulting, providing IT and financial consulting services, and previously held leadership roles with Hewlett Packard, INTRIA-HP, and CIBC in program management, business management, and financial analysis. Her career also includes entrepreneurial ventures in both consulting and agriculture. She has extensive governance experience across health care, community, and co-operative organizations. She has served as Vice Chair of Peterborough Regional Health Centre, with committee roles spanning audit, stewardship, governance, planning, and CEO search. Her governance service also includes Ross Memorial Hospital, several condominium corporations, and the Lindsay Curling Club, where she is currently Treasurer. Allison earned her CPA, CGA designation in 1996 and later completed the Canadian Credit Union Association’s CUDA program. She holds the Professional Director (Pro.Dir) designation from Governance Solutions and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto.

Elizabeth Baldwin was elected to the Libro Credit Union Board in 2024, following four years of service as an Owner Representative. She is currently Vice Chair of the Risk and Credit Committee and Chair of the Director Recruitment Committee. Elizabeth brings strong governance experience, including prior service as Board Chair of Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance, where she also chaired the Audit, Conduct Review, and Nominating Committees. Elizabeth is Co-owner of Treen Graphics Inc., a second-generation family business specializing in custom carved cedar signs for clients across Ontario. She has combined her business leadership with a commitment to community-focused governance, drawing on her experience in the co-operative and mutual insurance sectors to inform her oversight role at Libro. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Waterloo and has completed governance development programs with both the Ontario Mutual Insurance Association (Director Certification Program) and the Credit Union Director Achievement Program (CUDA). Elizabeth lives on a farm property outside Plattsville, Ontario, where she balances business ownership with community involvement. She is passionate about supporting co-operative values, advocacy for local organizations, and grassroots initiatives for positive change.

David Billson was elected to the Libro Credit Union Board in 2024. He brings extensive entrepreneurial and governance experience, with a particular focus on technology, innovation, and community leadership. David is President and Co-Founder of rTraction, a digital media and technology firm that became London’s first Certified B Corporation in 2016. He is also Co-Founder of RHA Ventures, supporting early-stage ventures with strategy and technology leadership. Earlier in his career, he held senior technology roles with Agribiz.Net, where he focused on client technology solutions.
His governance contributions include leadership across local, provincial, and global organizations. He currently serves as Vice Chair of London Waldorf School and as Chair of the Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario. He is a past Chair of Global MINDS Collective, London for All (United Way), and Pillar Nonprofit Network, where he served as Board Chair for a decade. He has also served as a Director with Junior Achievement. David has completed the Canadian Credit Union Association’s CUDA program and pursued advanced leadership and strategy development through Akimbo’s altMBA, Story Skills Workshop, and other executive learning programs.

Jeff Brown was elected to the Libro Credit Union Board in 2023. He brings more than three decades of experience in investment management and entrepreneurship, with a career dedicated to building and leading successful wealth management firms. Jeff was President and Chief Executive Officer of 18 Asset Management Inc., which he founded in 2010. He previously co-founded Highstreet Asset Management Inc., serving as Chief Investment Officer, and spent nearly a decade with London Life Insurance Company in progressively senior roles, including Managing Director and Director of U.S. Equities. In addition to his executive career, Jeff has served on numerous boards and committees. He is currently a Director of the London International Airport Authority, VanRX PharmaSystems Inc., and the Ivey Community Small Business Investment Fund. He has also served as Chair of 18 Asset Management and as a Director of Highstreet Asset Management. Jeff earned his Honours Business Administration degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University in 1985. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Director (C.Dir.) through McMaster University’s Directors College and has completed multiple securities and governance qualifications through the Canadian Securities Institute.

Judy Cameron was elected to the Kawartha Credit Union Board in 2024 and currently chairs the Nominating and Human Resources Committee. She also serves on the Audit and Risk Committee. Her governance contributions draw on nearly four decades of experience in financial services and regulation, bringing a steady and well-informed voice to the Board. Judy retired in 2023 from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) after 24 years in senior leadership roles. As Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Policy, she led a team of more than 50 professionals, advancing policy development, approvals, and regulatory oversight. Earlier roles included leading OSFI’s Approvals and Precedents Division and its Private Pension Plans Division. She continues to share her expertise as a Program Leader with the Toronto Centre for Financial Supervision. Her governance experience includes serving as Board Chair and Treasurer of Carlington Community Health Centre, Board Chair of the Dovercourt Recreation Association, and Treasurer of Causeway Work Centre, where she currently serves. Judy has also chaired the Musica Viva community choir board. Judy holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Dalhousie University, a Master of Science in Chemistry from McGill University, and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Queen’s University. She earned her ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and has completed the Canadian Credit Union Association’s CUDA Program.

Jeff Carter has served on the Kawartha Credit Union Board since 2017 and is currently Vice Chair. He has chaired both the Governance and Nominating Committees, contributing steady leadership and a strong commitment to governance process and accountability. Jeff is Vice President and General Manager of Neptune Technology Group Canada, a role he assumed in 2023 after more than a decade in progressive leadership positions with the company, including Director of Service Operations, Senior Project Manager, and Field Operations Manager. His career also includes entrepreneurial ventures, serving as General Manager of Ashtabula Resort and owner of Gator’s Pita. He earned an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration from the University of Windsor, with a minor in Political Science and Sociology, and holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from York University’s Schulich School of Business. He has also completed the Canadian Credit Union Association’s CUDA program.

Lawrence Davis was elected to the Kawartha Credit Union Board in 2025 and serves on the Governance and Nominating and Human Resources Committees. He brings extensive governance and executive leadership experience across the public sector, private enterprise, and not-for-profit organizations. Lawrence is President of Saturn Capital Corporation and previously served as Senior Vice President of Finance at the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, a $200B+ provider of investment management services. He has held Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary roles at Syncordia Technologies, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and Hydrogenics Corporation, where he provided financial and strategic leadership in complex, high-profile organizations. His governance experience includes current roles with Diabetes Canada, PACE Independent Living, and Trent University, and past service with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Across these organizations, he has chaired multiple audit and finance committees, bringing strong financial oversight and risk management expertise. Lawrence holds the Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant designation (FCPA, CA), is a Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Practitioner (CIRP), and earned his ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Toronto.

Jacquie Davison has served on the Libro Credit Union Board since 2010, including as Board Chair from 2020 to 2024. She currently chairs the Audit and Finance Committee and previously held the role of Board Vice Chair. She also contributed to the CEO Selection Committee, bringing trusted leadership to key governance transitions. Jacquie’s professional career spans senior roles in finance, governance, and operations. She recently served as Interim Chief Executive Officer at Baycrest Hospital (2023–2024) and Interim Deputy City Manager at the City of London (2022–2023). Earlier roles included Chief Financial Officer at London Health Sciences Centre, Superintendent of Business at the London District Catholic School Board, and Controller at the Ivey Business School. Her governance experience extends beyond Libro, with past service on boards such as St. Joseph’s Health Care London and Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace. Jacquie holds an Honours Business Administration degree from Western University’s Ivey School of Business, a CPA, CA designation, and a Supervisory Officer Qualification. She earned her ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors and completed an LLM in Business Law at Osgoode Hall Law School in 2020.

Alan DeVillaer was elected to the Libro Credit Union Board in 2017 and currently serves as Chair of the Risk and Credit Committee. He has also chaired the People and Governance Committee and served on the CEO Recruitment and Selection Committee and the Director Recruitment Sub-Committee. In 2025, he was appointed to the Joint Merger Committee, contributing his expertise to governance integration. Alan is a retired public administrator with more than 25 years of experience in emergency services and risk management. At the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, he served as Assistant Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, and earlier as Coordinator of EMS and Emergency Management. His career also included senior project management and IT roles with both Chatham-Kent and Economical Insurance. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Public Administration from Western University. Alan is a Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP), a Certified Risk Manager (CRM), and a Project Management Professional (PMP). He earned his ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors in 2021 and has completed extensive continuing education across governance, finance, and risk.

Mary McGee was elected to the Kawartha Credit Union Board in 2023 and serves on the Governance Committee. She brings a deep understanding of credit union operations and governance, having held senior management roles within the sector as well as executive leadership positions in the not-for-profit community. Mary served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Little Lake Cemetery Co. from 2012 to 2022, leading expansion into funeral services and overseeing multiple acquisitions. Earlier in her career, she held progressive management positions at Kawartha Credit Union, including Manager of Member Services and Business Development, and at Autoworkers Community Credit Union, where she was Senior Manager of Branch Operations. She also worked as a Communications Officer with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Her governance experience spans community, business, and international co-operative development. She has served as Director of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, President of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough, and Board Chair of the Peterborough Park & Zoo. Through the Canadian Co-operative Association, she contributed to microfinance initiatives in Uganda and mentored participants in international development programs. Mary earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and holds the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) designation.

Jacqueline Peterson was elected to the Libro Credit Union Board in 2025 and serves on the Audit and Finance Committee as well as the Risk and Credit Committee. She brings more than 25 years of professional expertise in accounting, audit, and financial oversight, combined with a strong commitment to governance purpose and co-operative values. Jacqueline enjoyed a distinguished career with PwC, where she was a Partner in Audit and Assurance from 2012 to 2023, advising a wide range of organizations on financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Earlier in her career, she held progressively senior roles within PwC, developing deep technical expertise and client advisory experience. She is an active governance leader with service across multiple boards. She currently serves as Audit and Finance Committee Chair with both the Greater London International Airport Authority and Transform Shared Service Organization, and as Audit Committee Chair with McCormick Care Group. Her past governance experience includes service as a Director and Audit Committee Chair with Peterborough Utilities Group. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Arts from Western University. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and earned her Chartered Director (C.Dir.) designation through The Directors College in 2025.

Jodi Simpson was elected to the Libro Credit Union Board in 2020 and currently serves as Chair of the People and Governance Committee. She has also contributed through roles on the Audit and Finance, Risk and Credit, Pension, and multiple Board Recruitment Committees. Jodi brings entrepreneurial experience, strong community engagement, and a people-focused approach to her governance work. She is the President and Founder of CityMatch Inc., a relocation and settlement service supporting businesses in attracting and retaining talent in London, Ontario. Jodi is also a licensed REALTOR® with Thrive Realty Group, combining her entrepreneurial expertise with community-focused service. Her earlier career included senior leadership roles in marketing, community relations, and member engagement at Harrison Pensa LLP and TechAlliance. Jodi’s governance and community involvement include service on the Capital Campaign Cabinet for Brescia University College, the CEO Recruitment Committee for the London Downtown Business Association, and as a Co-Founder and Director of the Emerging Leaders Community Network. She has also served on the Board of the London West Federal Riding Association. She earned a Master of Arts in Social Sciences from Western University, and has completed both the CUDA program with the Canadian Credit Union Association and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.