Board of Directors

Crystal Laborero - Board Chair

I’m Crystal Laborero. As Chair of the ACU Board of Directors, I oversee the various Board Committees and help guide the Board as it works towards ensuring the continued success of an important Manitoba co-operative. I have 10 years’ experience in the banking industry and opened the first on-reserve branch in Manitoba for RBC at Peguis First Nation. I sit on other boards and am exposed to a wide range of industries which provides for an even wider perspective and network. I’m also self-employed and the owner of Laborero Consulting, a management and HR consulting firm taking on innovative projects that can positively impact the community. As an Indigenous woman, I bring a different perspective. To me, community economic development and helping those who may not be receiving banking services is very important. I value community, fairness, integrity, caring and I see that in ACU. I am a Band member of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, I’m married and a mother of two adult daughters and two adult stepdaughters. I love doing hot yoga, traveling, hiking, and reading.

 

Anne Lindsey - Board Vice Chair

I’m Anne Lindsey, a member of the ACU Board of Directors. I currently serve as Chair of the Governance and Ethics Committee, and am a member of the Human Resources Policy and Compensation Committee. I’m semi-retired, with a modest consulting practice providing advice, research and planning assistance to non-profit organizations.

I believe every person has a right to financial security and empowerment and that financial services should be delivered locally and with a commitment to the benefit of the entire community. My values are ecological stewardship, human rights and social inclusion, and co-operation, all of which align strongly with the values of ACU. When not working, I’m passionate about growing healthy food for my family, and volunteering with local organizations. I love to spend time in nature, hiking, paddling, and cross country skiing.

 

Don Johal - Director

I’m Don Johal. As a Board member, I represent our members and ensure that ACU is operating in a sound and prudent manner in accordance with our mission, vision, and values. I’ve explored many avenues and business ventures throughout my career – I’m passionate about automobiles, commerce, and people, which has led me to work in and actively play a role in the local vehicle rental industry. I’ve built my career in the licensee/franchisee environment with Budget Car and Truck Rental and have been the President of the Manitoba Car and Truck Rental Association for several years. Before joining ACU, I was nominated to Entegra Credit Union’s Board of Directors in 2017 and served as both Vice-Chair and Board Chair during that time.

I am a dedicated, active member of my community and am passionate about making our city and province a better, more inclusive place for everyone. I give back to my community through my involvement with various local charitable organizations, and I strongly believe in the importance of using Business as a Force for Good. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time in the community and attending community functions, taking trips with family and friends, and playing golf.

 

Jacqueline Keena - Director

I’m Jacqueline Keena, and I relish the opportunity to bring my expertise to the diverse ACU board in service of the membership. Currently, I am managing director of the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI), an agriculture artificial intelligence accelerator working to increase the adoption and integration of intelligent technologies across the agri-food value chain in Manitoba. To the ACU Board, I bring a unique perspective as a young, Metis woman who is interested in policy, good governance and meaningful and significant diversity and inclusion. Outside of work, I volunteer as the vice chair of the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba, a non-profit that provides small business loans to female entrepreneurs. Previously, I was chair of “Be the Vote”, a non-partisan, non-profit created to encourage greater youth participation in the electoral system. I enjoy cross-country skiing in the winter, gardening and biking in the summer. All year, I enjoy making great food and sharing it with family and friends. I’m excited to be working with ACU, a company whose values connect deeply with my own.

 

 

Paul Lacap - Director

I’m Paul Lacap. As a Board Member, I represent the ACU membership and act in the best interest in the credit union. For the majority of my career, I have led change at the intersection of marketing and technology while managing multiple operational departments. My clients have primarily been large multinational brands including some of the largest finance and insurance companies in Canada and the US. Early in my career, when I was a fundraiser at United Way, I was introduced to ACU and to values-based banking. My values have always focused on human potential through education, the community and the improvement of my profession. My involvement with the University of Manitoba and ACU, now directly aligns my work with my values. Personally, I spend my time with my wife, son and lively dog as a husband and father. . I love to travel and have visited 25 countries in the last decade. I’m continually inspired by human potential and the hope of a better world for our kids to grow old in.

 

 

Jeff Leclerc - Director

I’m Jeff Leclerc. I was elected to the Assiniboine Credit Union board in March of 2023.

I and my fellow Board members work to ensure that our credit union is well-governed and that the strategic direction taken aligns with ACU’s values. Together, we serve members by ensuring that ACU lives up to its ideals of being a financially responsible, socially progressive and sustainable organization.

My career has centred on board governance. I have worked for over 20 years as University Secretary at the University of Manitoba, the senior governance officer of the institution. I have also served on the boards of the United Way of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba Pension Plan, among others.

As a caring and active citizen, I possess a genuine curiosity about the work of ACU and a desire to make a difference in our community.

My grandfather served on the board of his local Caisse Populaire for more than a quarter-century and I’m thrilled to be following in his footsteps. I’m also proud to be the husband of my wife Katie and father to our two awesome daughters. As a family, we love to travel, exploring new places, cultures and cuisines — and enjoy all that is on offer here at home in Manitoba.

 

Kelley Malowski - Director

Kelley joined the ACU Board of Directors in 2024. With Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designations, Kelley brings to the board extensive experience in accounting, finance, risk management and audit, developed through her work in large organizations. She articled at a large accounting firm and, throughout her career in the financial services and retail industries, has taken on roles of increasing responsibility.

Kelley currently holds the position of Director of Audit & Risk for a large company, and understands the value and importance that ethics, transparency, accountability and integrity play in an organization. Tasked with leading her organization’s risk and audit functions, Kelley has a strong background in identifying and assessing risks, finding actionable ways to address gaps, and continuous monitoring.

In addition to serving ACU as a member of the board’s Audit & Risk Committee, Kelley volunteers as treasurer on the board of a local not?for?profit, and previously served on the board of a wildlife rehabilitation center.

In her free time, Kelley enjoys spending time with her young family and traveling as much as she can.

 

Priti Mehta-Shah - Director

I’m Priti Mehta-Shah. I am a Board Member for ACU, and I serve on the Nominating Committee. As a new board member, my goal is to learn, learn and learn so that I can be highly effective as soon as possible. I am a leading transaction advisor who has provided valuable guidance to clients in Canada, and around the world, for over 30 years. My expertise includes assisting clients in the sale of their businesses by identifying and screening appropriate purchasers to yield premium pricing for the vendor, and effectively negotiating and structuring the entire transaction. My community work usually involves promoting entrepreneurship for women.

I believe you should do everything with integrity, always show kindness to others, and always strive to grow by learning. This aligns very well with ACU and its commitment to community inclusion, environment sustainability and community enterprise development. I enjoy volunteering, spending time with family, traveling and working out.

 

Alain Molgat - Director

I’m Alain Molgat. Together with the rest of the board I ensure that ACU has a strong governance framework and that governance structures and processes are leading edge. I’m a Chartered Professional Accountant (CMA) with over 30 years of experience in auditing, financial management and business advisory services. As the President of Alain Molgat Consulting Ltd., I provide management and business transition advice and solutions to small indigenous-owned businesses and businesses in the film production industry. I support Assiniboine’s values-based vision and mission. My volunteer activities have always focused on community development, social inclusion and supporting co-operative principles. ACU is a vibrant, inclusive and diverse corporate leader in Manitoba, demonstrating daily its commitment to the community, to its employees and its members, and to the planet.

 

 

Diane Lee Sousa - Director

I’m Diane Lee Sousa. As a Board member, I am dedicated to ensuring that ACU lives up to our mission, vision, and values while working in the best interests of our members. My career has centred around helping organizations integrate digital technologies in all areas of their organization, and my expertise lies in accounting and technology. I’ve worked in credit union–adjacent industries throughout my career and led the team that implemented accounting systems at many Manitoba credit unions, including ACU and legacy Entegra Credit Union. I was also on Entegra’s Board of Directors for ten years, including two years as Vice-Chair.

I am deeply dedicated to my volunteer work. I strongly believe in the importance of giving back to your community, which aligns with ACU’s commitment to community inclusion and enterprise development. I am currently on the Board and the treasurer for Riverview Community Centre, serve on the Technology Advisory Committee for CPA Canada, and volunteer with CPA Manitoba’s Financial Literacy program. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family at our cottage, watching my children’s hockey games (and managing their teams!), and giving back to our communities together.