Carmelina La Vigna

Board Endorsed

It would be an honour to once again serve on the Board of FirstOntario Credit Union and continue prioritizing our members and the long-term success of our credit union. As a member and a small business member, I was awarded the inaugural 2016 FirstOntario Credit Union’s 1Awards Niagara for small business entrepreneurs. I am committed to cooperative principles, member-owner values and investment in our communities. I have over 30 years’ experience providing accounting services to a variety of businesses, dealing with many financial institutions and entrepreneurial/start-ups. My financial literacy, prudent decision making, independent voice, leadership skills and community relations are positive contributions to safeguarding members’ best interests.

What can you specifically contribute to the Board?

• Board Director and committee experience
• Extensive accounting and business experience
• Oversight, Insight and Foresight
• Commitment to time required to be a diligent director/committee member
• Proud community and small business representative
• Independent and impartial voice

Educational and Professional Designations

• Accredited Canadian Credit Union Director (ACCUD) – Dalhousie University
• Audit Committee Effectiveness Course (ICD) – Institute of Corporate Directors
• Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) – Brock University

Work Experience

• 30+ years of Financial Administration/Consulting for various businesses. Specializing in law firm accounting, law firm and small business start-ups and full-cycle accounting services.
• Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner.
• Commercial Property Owner.

Board and Committee Experience

• FirstOntario Board of Directors (3 Years)
  • Audit Committee
  • Risk Committee
  • Strategic Oversight Committee
  • Governance Committee
• Club Roma (St. Catharines) Inc. Board of Directors (2 years)
• Annual Club Roma Ladies Auxiliary Golf Tournament for Tender Wishes Foundation, Committee Member (26 years)