Edward Michielsen (Ed)

Edward (Ed) Michielsen has extensive work experience in the banking sector. Edward (Ed) served as the Vice President Business Banking and Leasing at Prospera Credit Union from February 2021 to present. Prior to that, they held various roles at Prospera, including Vice President and Head of Business Banking, Acting Chief Operating Officer and Head of Business Banking.

Before joining Prospera, Ed worked at BMO Financial Group as the Vice President Business Banking in Training/Senior Manager Portfolio & Client Service from March 2016 to June 2019. In this role, they led a team of 11 Community Analysts and managed credit risk for agriculture and commercial customers.

Ed also had a long tenure at TD Bank Group, where they held several leadership positions. Edward (Ed) served as the District Vice President TD Commercial Bank - BC Interior Region from May 2010 to January 2016, leading a team of business banking specialists and supporting customers in 30 retail branch locations. Edward (Ed) also served as the District Vice President - Alberta North & NWT District and Senior Manager Sales and Service - Prairie Region during their time at TD.

Additionally, Ed gained experience outside of banking when they worked as the General Manager at Canadiana Genetics Inc, where they led a team supporting the livestock industry and was responsible for various business functions.

Overall, Ed Michielsen has a strong background in business banking and leadership, with a focus on credit risk management, sales management, and customer experience.

Edward (Ed) Michielsen has a diverse education history. In 1983 to 1985, they attended Lakeland College Canada, where they pursued a degree in Agri Business. During the same period, they also enrolled at Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alberta, focusing on Business Administration and Management. In 1994 to 1995, Edward attended Canadian Securities, where they studied Finance, specifically in the field of General Finance. Overall, their education has provided him with knowledge and skills in Business Administration, Management, Finance, and Agri Business.