Governance

Having dedicated nearly three decades to Northern, Richard Adam assumed the role of President & CEO in 2019, following a tenure spanning multiple positions, including Chief Internal Auditor and Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration. Richard has actively participated in various system committees, including chairing the Enterprise Risk Management Committee of the Regulator and serving on the Act Review Committee, Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee.

Richard is a distinguished professional with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Windsor and holds certification as a Chartered Professional Accountant (Chartered Accountant) as well as a Certified Chief Executive.

Tammy has been with Northern Credit Union for over eighteen years. Her prior experience in leadership roles within Loss Prevention and Finance at a major retail chain in Toronto has equipped her with a diverse skill set.

Tammy holds Bachelor of Science from Lake Superior State University with a major in Criminal Justice and minor in Loss Prevention. She is also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation holder and has completed the CUES CEO Institutes to become a Certified Chief Executive. 

Brandy boasts over 35 years in the financial services industry, demonstrating her proficiency in human resources, sales, and national finance. Having held Director of Sales positions at Northern and a national financial organization, Brandy embodies a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Brandy holds a Labour and Human Resources diploma from Queen’s University, along with a certificate in Health Science, merging her dedication to mental health education with her professional expertise.

Abid brings over 30 years of diverse business, banking, and regulatory experience to Northern Credit Union, joining the team in early 2021. His journey spans various industries across the US, UAE, and Canada, including a significant tenure with a leading Canadian bank.

Abid holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a BBA from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Liisa Woolley, brings three decades of experience in leadership, strategy execution, and organizational transformation. She has successfully led mergers, technology implementations, and change management strategies that align with member and employee needs.  Liisa is a graduate of degree and leadership programs from the University of Windsor, Athabasca University, Royal Roads University, and York University and holds a Credit Union Leadership and Coaching Designation and a Chartered Marketing Designation, among other credentials.

Marry has over 15 years of experience in leading digital transformations and driving innovative IT solutions at an executive level. Her background includes leadership roles at prominent organizations including JP Morgan Chase before joining the credit union system.

Marry holds a Master of Engineering from Carleton University and has achieved certifications as a PMP (Project Management Professional), PM-LPC (Project Management-Lean Practitioner Certification), SSBBP (Six Sigma Black Belt Professional), and P.Eng (Professional Engineer).