Prairie Centre Credit Union
Tim Askin: VP Finance, is responsible for monitoring the overall financial performance of the credit union, overseeing the operations of the Finance Division. This includes financial forecasting, corporate investments, and managing the liquidity and capital of the credit union. Tim also manages the fixed assets of the company including all buildings and equipment. Tim has over 23 years of experience in various credit unions in the system.
Currently Tim is a member of the Provincial CEAMS Technology Committee, as well as a past member of the National Canadian Business Owner Strategy Committee. Locally, Tim is the Deputy Mayor of Rosetown and is involved with West Central Justice, and the Civic Centre Board of Directors. He also has a youth and adult Mediation license, working on a contract basis for Sask Justice.
Joe Jarego: VP Sales and Marketing, is responsible for the leadership of the retail operations of Prairie Centre as well as the marketing division. Joe's 20 years in the financial industry includes over 15 years in the credit union system. Joe has held a number of positions in various credit unions, culminating with his current position. Joe holds a Business, Finance & Investment Management Diploma, in addition to holding a number of designations, including Associate of the Institute and Fellow of Credit Union Institute of Canada (ACUIC & FCUIC), and the Canada Decoration from the Canadian Armed Forces (CD).
Joe is a director with the Marketing Association for Credit Unions (MACU), and an active member of the Credit Institute of Canada, Saskatchewan Chapter.
Brad Appel: VP Credit, is responsible for the leadership and strategic execution of PCCU's credit management, underwriting standards, loan quality and overall credit administration. With more than 15 years of experience with Prairie Centre, Brad has held a number of progressively responsible positions. Brad holds a Business Administration - Management Diploma, and a Fellows (FCUIC) and an Associate (ACUIC) designation with the Credit Union Institute of Canada with a Specialty in Lending.
Currently Brad serves on the board of the Rosetown Fitness Centre and is active in coaching softball and high school volleyball. He also sits on the Agriculture Committee for SaskCentral.
Al Meyer: CEO, is responsible for implementing the corporate strategic direction, mission, and values, along with overseeing the overall credit union operations. Al provides leadership within Prairie Centre, the credit union system and Prairie Centre communities through corporate and community involvement. Since starting wtih the credit union system 31 years ago, Al has held a number of managerial positions both in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He has been with Prairie Centre since 1993.
Presently Al sits as the First Vice President on the SaskCentral Board of Directors. Until recently, Al was also on the Board of Directors for the Rosetown Golf and Country Club and the Rosetown Minor Athletic Association.
