Before leading Connect First & Servus Credit Union, Ian was President & CEO at Servus Credit Union and, before that, President & CEO of Alberta Central where he gained a deep understanding of the role credit unions have in the financial sector.

Ian has represented the Canadian credit union and financial industry on the Boards of Interac, Everlink, Celero, Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA), Credit Union Payments Services (CUPS), and Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV). He is also a member of the Alberta Business Council.