Carey Smith

Board Endorsed

I have been a member of this credit union for over 30 years and the privilege of serving on the Board for 16 years, the majority as Chair. During my tenure on the board, FirstOntario persevered through the various economic and regulatory challenges and performed respectably in growth and profitability.

I am excited at the prospect of returning to the board to ensure our member-based values continue; that we remain "simply not a bank,” where members receive stellar service, and we share the fruits of our success with our communities.

What can you specifically contribute to the Board?

• Long-term board and varied work experience
• Leadership expertise
• Major governance experience
• Expertise in risk management, strategic planning, regulatory law, IT oversight, CEO evaluation, mergers & acquisitions
• Experience in anti-money laundering, commercial crime and bank fraud

Educational and Professional Designations

• Chartered Director (C.Dir), McMaster University
• Accredited Canadian Credit Union Director (ACCUD), Dalhousie University
• Regulatory Strategy Program, Harvard University
• Professional Management Program, York University
• Certified Adjudicator & Paralegal, Osgoode Hall Law School

Work Experience

• 2023 – present: Manager of Gaming Compliance, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
• 2015 – 2022: Chief Executive Officer, The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO)
• 2005 – 2015: Director, Investigations, Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC)
• 1977 – 2005: Detective Sergeant, Halton Regional Police Service

Board and Committee Experience

• FirstOntario Credit Union Board of Directors 2008 to present
  • Served on all committees: Audit, Governance, Elections, Risk and Strategic Oversight Committee
  • Served as Chair 2014 to 2019 and 2020 to 2021
• Oakville Senior Residence Board of Directors 2023 – present
  • Board Director and serve on the Governance and Finance Committees.
• Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) 2015 - 2022
  • As CEO, being solely accountable to the Board, I attended all monthly board and committee meetings, providing reports on performance, risk, and finance.