Local credit union Envision Financial has announced that Sam Ruocco has been appointed Branch Manager of its Coquitlam Branch in Sunwood Square, located at #600—3025 Lougheed Highway.

“Sam has more than 12 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry. She’s a driven sales leader and has a proven track record in member service, making her a strong choice to lead our Sunwood Branch,” says Bev Brown, incoming President of Envision Financial.

Ruocco has worked at Envision Financial for the past nine years, previously holding the position of Assistant Manager, Credit Services. Her extensive banking experience is complemented by an educational background in business management and real estate.

“Since arriving at the Sunwood Square just over a year ago, I’ve been very involved in the branch’s day-to-day operations, making the move to Branch Manager a natural transition,” says Ruocco. “Sunwood Square has a wonderful team atmosphere, and I hope to continue building on the strengths and abilities of my staff so we can adequately serve our members.”

Envision Financial is B.C.’s third-largest credit union with 21 branches and 20 insurance offices. The organization has approximately $3.8 billion in assets under administration, 120,000 member-owners, and more than 800 employees. Envision has a number of subsidiary businesses including Envision Insurance Services, Envision Investment Services, CUDealerLink, Envision Leasing, and inUnison Technology Services. For seven years running, Envision has been named one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada. Envision is designated a Caring Company by Imagine Canada.