Governance

Mr. Hughes is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA).  He has practiced as an auditor for almost 20 years.  Throughout his career, he has been engaged in the fields of audit, fraud investigation and internal control review, property taxation, finance and financial management.  Mr. Hughes has worked in public accounting, management consulting, and has taught in the areas of audit, internal control and finance in private industry and both federal and municipal governments.  Mr. Hughes is a Certified Fraud Examiner and has also earned an MBA, a Bachelor of Commerce and an ICD.D.

John Lister           
Director

John is a retired IT executive with nearly 30 years of experience in a local engineering firm, where he played a key role in establishing and leading the IT department. He progressed to Senior IT Lead for Ontario and later headed the National IT Coordination Office after the firm's acquisition by a national engineering firm. In his final role as National Change Control Manager, John managed IT changes and risk mitigation at a global scale, working closely with senior management and board committees.

John has volunteered with several charities, developing and maintaining websites. He now enjoys woodworking, especially pen turning, and perfecting his golf swing.

Michael Nauth
Director

My name is Michael Nauth, and as a member serving on the Board of Directors of Your Credit Union, I am pleased to work with like-minded individuals who are intent on safeguarding the interests of members and of the broader community. I listen attentively to the other directors at our meetings and I am gaining in knowledge and understanding of the workings of the Credit Union.

I am a carpenter, and most of my work has been Construction-related, building or Teaching or developing curriculum in Construction. I have been a Professor at Algonquin College for the past 30 years, and I have a BSc in Mathematics from Carleton and an MEd in Administration and Policy from St FX. I have volunteered as a crew leader for Habitat for Humanity, in Ottawa and abroad. I have worked overseas in Wood-Frame House construction in Russia, China, and Dominica. Closer to home, I have built for Daybreak Housing, Gracefield Camp and St. Andrews Ottawa. I have taught Carpentry to the First Nations bands in Maniwaki, Rapid Lake, and Mistassini.

I am the father of four sons, step-father of two daughters, and grandfather of a six-year old grandson and a four-year old granddaughter. Our family has lived in Ottawa for over 40 years.

Greg Walker 
Director 

Greg Walker, CAE, is an experienced executive and board leader with over 20 years of expertise in governance, financial oversight, strategic planning, and technology innovation across the not-for-profit and financial services sectors.

He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB), an international membership organization. Greg works closely with staff, volunteers, consultants, and a board of senior executives and is responsible for organizational strategy, financial management, risk oversight, audit and compliance, and operational performance. Under his leadership, ASHB has achieved record financial results while expanding research and education initiatives focused on emerging technologies, including AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy.

Greg has served on the Board of Directors of Your Credit Union since 2019 and has contributed through the Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, and as the official Corporate Secretary.

He also serves as a volunteer board member of the Ottawa Cancer Foundation. Greg holds undergraduate (BA, BSc) and graduate (MSc) degrees and the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence, strong governance, and financial stewardship.  

Russell Abraham
Director

Russell is the Financial Controller and Administration Manager for Lanthier Bakery, responsible for HR, leadership & culture, finance, and project management. He holds his MBA in Innovative Leadership. Russell volunteered with United Way Centraide of SD&G, his parish and children’s school, and supports inclusive community access through his work and personal life.

Chris Cobb
Director

Chris is a multi-award winning Canadian journalist, author and communications specialist. He has led many workshops and seminars for journalists across the Commonwealth. He has served as a national election observer in Kenya, Uganda and The Gambia and has travelled extensively throughout Africa and Asia on numerous journalistic and communications-related assignments.

His awards include the Michener-Deacon Fellowship, awarded annually by the Governor General; and National Newspaper Awards for Business, Sport and Feature writing.

He has diplomas in ‘Communications in the Digital Age’ (University of Toronto) Public Relations Brand Building: Communications Professional Certificate (Poynter Institute of Media Studies, St Petersburg, Fla.) Intercultural Communications from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

He has authored two books and co-authored a third.

Latterly, Chris has been working on a series of communications advisory and writing contracts with the federal government and an Ottawa area accounting firm.

He has worked for the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA), the Department of Finance, the Department of National Defence Ombudsman, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Employment and Social Development among others.

Chris has been a Credit Union member for 30 years, originally joining at the now closed Ottawa Citizen branch.

Edward Miner
Director

Ed Miner has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary. He began his career as a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Through KPMG and then consulting firms, Ed provided internal audit and consulting services. He completed more than 50 audits and provided consulting services in areas such as Business Intelligence and financial systems. He worked with public sector organizations such as the City of Ottawa, RCMP, Global Affairs Canada and Farm Credit Corporation.

He later joined the City of Ottawa as Deputy Auditor General. While at the City, he supervised teams conducting audits and was responsible for its Fraud and Waste Hotline until he left after six years. Ed then returned to part-time consulting.

Ed has been a director on non-profit boards for close to 15 years.

He was a Director and Treasurer of Odyssey Theatre, a non-profit arts group. He took on similar roles with the Parent Resource Centre and, in 2018, volunteered as the Treasurer and Director for the Roberts Smart Centre, where he continues to serve. RSC provides youth mental health services.

Ed is married with two adult children.

Stephanie Nesbitt
Director

Stephanie is Investigation Counsel with the Law Society of Ontario and has over 20 years of experience as a lawyer in private practice, specializing in Family Law, Residential Real Estate, Wills, and Estates. Born and raised in Cornwall, Stephanie is passionate about giving back to her community. She currently serves as Chair of the Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation and is actively involved in local youth sports and theatre.

Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto. Her experience includes governance roles on several boards, fundraising initiatives, and regulatory work, bringing a strong background in law, governance, and community service to her role as a Director of Your Credit Union.

Christina Morgan
Director

Christina is a CPA, CA, and Partner at Welch LLP in Cornwall, with experience in risk management and financial literacy. She served on the Board of ACCFutures, a non-profit social enterprise supporting entrepreneurs. Christina sits on the Capital Campaign Cabinet for the Cornwall OSPCA, sits on the Business & Accounting Advisory Committees at St. Lawrence College, and is Treasurer of her local school parent council. She holds a Mathematics degree from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Athabasca University.