Canvas Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Lending Officer

Jeremy Pinard

​Canvas Credit Union, Colorado’s third-largest credit union, is pleased to announce that Jeremy Pinard has joined as the new Chief Lending Officer (CLO), effective today, April 7, 2025.
 
With more than 25 years of experience in the credit union industry, Pinard brings a deep well of expertise to Canvas. Having worked with credit unions ranging in size from $150 million to nearly $20 billion in assets, he is poised to provide strategic leadership and innovation to the organization.
 
“Jeremy’s ability to blend deep industry knowledge with a forward-thinking, people-centric approach makes him a perfect fit for Canvas,” said Chad Shane, CEO at Canvas Credit Union. “He has an extensive track record of building high-performing teams while continuously improving the member experience.”
 
Before joining Canvas, Pinard served as Chief Lending & Payments Officer at Vantage West Credit Union, where he fostered a culture of innovation and kept the credit union competitive in an increasingly tech-driven landscape. Prior to this position, he was the Vice President of Consumer Lending at Alliant Credit Union and successfully oversaw its growing national consumer credit business. Additionally, Pinard has held executive roles at Premier Members Federal Credit Union and Community Financial Credit Union.
 
“I’m incredibly grateful to join the Canvas team to support their lending vision,” said Pinard. “The organization has proven to be a leader in the industry and community, and I’m eager to see how I can contribute to the mission and vision of Canvas.”
 
Known for his innovation, Pinard has crafted and launched several successful indirect lending programs and forged unique direct lending partnerships. As the credit union continues to grow, Canvas looks forward to Pinard’s leadership in achieving top-tier lending solutions.

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