2016 September Chamber Luncheon

Space is full for this month's luncheon. Please join us at our next luncheon on October 27th.
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Join us for a panel discussion on "Staying Ahead - meeting changing customer needs!" focused on what businesses and organizations need to do to remain relevant in our fast-changing consumer world.  With the graying of the boomers, the rise of the millennials and the vast array of social media available today's business environment demands an even greater focus on the customer.

Prominent providers of major customer service, these three organizations are well positioned to provide insight to our members on what are current trends in consumer expectation, how has the landscape changed in recent times and what is needed to remain not only competitive, but to be seen as a leader in the industry.


David Lanphear
As president of Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, David provides leadership to all of the credit union's lines of business in the Envision region. David has 18 years of financial services experience and is known for his strong leadership skills and ability to inspire his teams.
Since beginning his financial services career with Envision Financial in 1998, David has held a number of progressively senior positions during his career including vice-president, Retail Banking and Insurance, assistant vice-president, Investment Services; assistant vice-president, Insurance Services and vice-president, Commercial Banking and Insurance. He is a graduate of the Criminal Justice Program at the University of the Fraser Valley and is also a Certified Financial Planner. In 2008 and 2010, David was awarded Envision Financial's CEO's Award of Excellence. In 2008, he received the National Young Leader Award (under 35) for the Canadian Credit Union System.
In addition to his role with Envision Financial, David is actively involved in the community. He has previously served on the Board of Directors of the Abbotsford Community Foundation and has volunteered with the Community Advisory Council for the Pacific Institution in Abbotsford, the Big Brother and Big Sisters of Abbotsford Program as a youth mentor and on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Langley. David currently resides in Abbotsford with his wife and two children. In his spare time he enjoys skiing, running, travelling and spending time with his family.


Shawn Good, MBA, ICD.D
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Prospera Credit Union, Shawn Good leads the strategic direction of British Columbia's fourth largest credit union guided by a mission to attain financial well-being and sustainability for the credit union, its members, employees and the communities they serve. Shawn joined Prospera in 2015 from Conexus Credit Union in Saskatchewan where he was Executive Vice President of Governance and Strategy, responsible for directing corporate strategy and planning, governance, corporate policy and legal, the project management office and corporate social responsibility. A leader dedicated to innovation, Shawn has an extensive background spanning more than 19 years within the credit union industry and has been recognized nationally for his accomplishments. An entrepreneur as well as an innovator, prior to Conexus, Shawn was a founding partner of a real estate development group of companies operating in South America and a manufacturing start-up within the dental industry in Canada as well as a management consultant. Committed to continuous learning and development, Shawn holds an MBA from Queen's University and recently received his ICD.D for corporate governance from the Rotman School of Business. He has previously attended the Banff Leadership Centre, Queen's Executive Program and completed the Leader as a Coach program.


Gus K. Hartl
Chief Executive Officer
Aldergrove Credit Union
Gus moved to the Aldergrove area in 1973 with his parents and five older brothers. Growing up, he played hockey in the Aldergrove minor Hockey Association. He graduated from Abbotsford Senior Secondary School in 1978 and went on to earn a diploma in Business Management and Administration from the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), graduating in 1980. In 2008, he received the Distinguished Alumni award from UFV.
Gus has been in the financial services industry since 1980, starting his career at a chartered bank, followed by a finance company. He has spent the last 25 years in the Credit Union System in various roles including Branch Manager and Operations Manager. He has been with Aldergrove Credit Union since 2001 and was extremely proud to become CEO in the fall of 2006.
Gus is actively involved in the Credit Union System serving on several System Committees. He is also currently the President of the Credit Union Foundation of BC.
Gus is a charter member of the Aldergrove Rotary Club and recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow. Over the years, he has been involved with the Abbotsford Chamber, Children's Hospital and United Way fundraising, and an Abbotsford Slo-Pitch League Executive.
An avid sportsman and competitor, Gus still enjoys playing hockey and slo-pitch. He enjoys travelling with friends to various camping destinations in their fifth wheel and getting out for a casual game of golf.
Gus has been married to his wife Brenda since 1983. They have two daughters, Jessica and husband Brad German, who made them proud grandparents to two granddaughters, and youngest daughter Meagan.