Revelstoke Credit Union CEO Roberta Bobicki announces retirement

The Revelstoke Credit Union has announced that CEO Roberta Bobicki will be retiring in 2021 after a 40-year career with the local credit union. In a statement, RCU board members thanked Bobicki for her service and laid out plans for the future:

Alan Chell, Chair of the Revelstoke Credit Union Board of Directors announces that the Board has received a notice of retirement from our CEO, Roberta Bobicki, effective May 1, 2021.

“Roberta has had an outstanding 40-year career with RCU, and she has played a key role in growing our organization to be one of the leading models for how independent Credit Unions should serve their members and communities. We will greatly miss her wealth of knowledge, skill and experience and are grateful for her many contributions,” Chell said.

“At the same time, we are pleased to announce that Michelle Hardy has been appointed as the new CEO, effective May 1, 2021,” Chell said. “Michelle has been a valued RCU employee for the past 15 years and is currently the Chief Financial Officer. She has worked closely with Roberta for the past five years and is well prepared for her new role as CEO. “

RCU CFO Michelle Hardy will take over as CEO in 2021. Photo: Revelstoke Credit Union

Roberta Bobicki said it was an honor to serve the community with RCU: “After 43 years in the Credit Union system, it is time for me to pass the baton. I am blessed to have had a lifetime career in an organization that shares my value of people and community. It has been an honor to serve our Members and to have worked with so many amazing people along the way. I have every confidence in Michelle as our new CEO. She will bring renewed energy and skills and at the same time preserve our values and business model.”

Hardy thanked Bobicki and said was looking forward to leading the organization. “I am honored to be taking on this new role and to succeed Roberta, who has had an extraordinary tenure with RCU. I look forward to working with our talented team to continue to deliver excellent service and community support while leading the organization into the future,” Hardy said.