Jon Holt is very familiar with the credit union system and with Alberta Central and its Board. Having served as a board member with Servus Credit Union since 2011, and before that in 2008, Jon also served as a member of Alberta Central’s board from 2013 to 2018 and was a delegate with the Canadian Cooperative Association from 2014 to 2015. Currently the CEO of SurgeROI Loyalty, Jon recognizes that the credit union system is in a state of transformation and wants to provide his valuable experience to the Alberta Central board to help guide the way forward.
Jon is a firm believer in the value of seeing the system as a whole and understanding that by working together in a coordinated fashion, all credit unions benefit. He is a collaborative and thoughtful individual who brings active listening skills and high emotional intelligence to his role. He is very experienced at working on boards for organizations ranging from other co-operatives to private organizations to clubs in the community. His expertise as a leader running a software-as-a-service technology company also ensures that he will approach the unique challenges and opportunities faced by the Alberta credit union system with an eye on how to be innovative, creative and forward-thinking. Jon believes in the power of effective communication and will look to bring new perspectives to the board table.
Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Computing Science with Distinction from the University of Alberta. A resident of Okotoks, he is a three-time finisher of the Ironman triathlon.