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.”

About Envision Financial

Envision Financial is a premier provider of banking and investment services for residents and businesses throughout the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland and Kitimat regions. As a division of First West Credit Union, B.C.’s third-largest credit union with 46 branches throughout the province, Envision Financial brings innovative products, an extensive branch network and local decision making to the banking experience. For more information on Envision Financial, visit www.envisionfinancial.ca.