Our Team

Paul is a results-driven leader with a proven track record of developing corporate strategies that enhance business and stakeholder value. With more than 30 years of national and global experience in financial services, Paul’s broad perspective and innovative thinking are key to leading ACLSM’s business strategy to achieve our long-term vision. Paul considers the co-operative and collaborative nature of the credit union system as one of its biggest assets and a key differentiator in the financial services industry.

Outside of the office, Paul enjoys quality time with loved ones, hiking and playing sports such as golf and tennis. In his downtime, Paul enjoys spending time in the US where he has family.

Paul Paruch has over 32 years of experience in the credit union system, which has been focused on developing and implementing business strategies that support credit unions in growing membership and contributing to member and community success.

Paul is Chair of the Operations Committee on the Ficanex Services Board and Co-Chair of Central 1's Payment Advisory Council. He also holds a Masters of Management in Co-operatives and Credit Unions degree from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. When he's not working, Paul enjoys spending leisure time with his family, including his husky, Benny, and travelling.

Brenda leads a large team responsible for legal counsel, risk management and compliance, corporate services and governance, human resources, communications, and premises. With more than 25 years of experience, Brenda takes great pride in supporting her team’s career growth and seeing them discover their true professional aspirations. She values collaboration and enjoys working with colleagues across the credit union system on a variety of key initiatives.

Brenda’s greatest joy has been raising her two sons, supporting their love of sports, and creating memories with her family whether at home or abroad.

Andrew brings over 12 years of corporate finance and financial reporting expertise. Known for his results-oriented approach in retail and financial services, Andrew excels in optimizing business processes and strategic finance operations. His passion for data-driven decision-making that creates added value for all, aligns with the co-operative principles of leveraging the collective for the greater good. Andrew’s leadership has been pivotal in guiding transformations, implementing strategies, and leading cross functional teams through change journeys.

Andrew lives in Halifax with his wife and their daughter, and finds joy in hiking, travelling, cooking, and exploring pop culture interests such as comics and collectables.