PenFinancial CEO Joins OCUF Board

Oakville, Ontario – May 13, 2020 – The Ontario Credit Union Foundation (OCUF) is very pleased to announce Ken Janzen, Chief Executive Office of PenFinancial Credit Union was elected to the Board of Directors at the recent Annual General Meeting.

OCUF Board Chair Dan Coldwell stated, “Ken is a terrific addition to our Board. His many years of experience in the credit union sector, his extensive network, and his passion for giving back to his community are exactly the attributes we look for in individuals charged with governance and oversight of the Foundation.”

Ken has a well-respected reputation in the credit union sector, leading PenFinancial in the position of CEO the last 4 years and prior to that spending 30 years with Meridian.

Ken is a proud Business and Economics graduate of Brock University and has completed a variety of credit union focused courses in leadership, management, and commercial banking practices. As a Rotarian, Ken is very active in his community. He is a member of the board of directors for the Niagara Children’s Centre as well as the Red Roof Retreat in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Ken’s co-operative and philanthropic efforts also extend nationally as a member of the board of directors for the Foundation for International Development Assistance, a Canadian Charitable organization that provides resources to rural communities in Haiti who are motivated to advance themselves economically.

A life-long resident of Niagara, Ken and his wife Donna reside in St. Catharines and have three grown children. In his spare time, Ken enjoys travelling and keeping active by running and golfing.

 

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CONTACT:
Clayton Shold, Executive Director, OCUF
clayton@ocuf.org | toll-free: 1.844.241.0283

About ONTARIO CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION
Over the past 41 years the Ontario Credit Union Foundation (OCUF) has supported credit unions and co-operatives with their philanthropic giving in communities across Ontario. The Foundation is like private and local community foundations in that it administers funds created by donors for specific charitable purposes. In addition to the thirty plus funds OCUF manages, their main charitable activity is the support of youth education and leadership.

 Jody Vizza, Chief Brand Officer, PenFinancial Credit Union
Jody.vizza@penfinancial.com 905-401-6509

About PENFINANCIAL
A truly local values-based credit union that is committed to improving the lives of over 20,000 members and businesses. PenFinancial delivers a full range of financial services online, by mobile and through a network of 8 branches across Niagara. Through their Truly Local Commitment, the credit union is a proud Certified B Corporation and Living Wage employer who invests 10% of their pre-tax profits into the communities it serves. For more information visit www.penfi.ca