Born and raised in the Wallaceburg area, I always knew that I would return to my hometown.  Having graduated from Petrolia High School with a keen interest in Business studies, I was drawn to the Business Co-op Program at Niagara College. There, I studied Business Management with a focus on Human Resources. After my studies were completed, I followed the love of my life, Nicole, to Ottawa and was hired at Jack Fraser Menswear where I soon became Manager. After 3 very successful years with the company, new challenges awaited me and I joined TD Waterhouse as a Financial Representative.

I obtained my Canadian Securities Course and was well on my way.  With the crash of the tech stocks, my job became a lot less in demand and I was on the move again this time ending up in Scotland with Nicole as she pursued her studies. Upon completion of her studies, we decided to head back to Wallaceburg and start our lives together in our hometown. My career path from there has taken many turns along the way, and with each new challenge came a great learning opportunity.  Most importantly, it led me to my current role with Southwest Regional Credit Union. 

Elanor VanLandeghem is retiring after 38 years

It has been my pleasure to work in the credit union system for the past 38 years. You have become my second family.  My husband and sons would say you are the lucky side of the family because you don’t have to try to eat my burnt cookies and my burnt dinner rolls. 

What I had applied for 38 years ago, was the position of filling in for the Manager of  Our Lady of Help Parish Credit Union. When Art Thibideau informed me I had the job, 

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