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CODY POWELL Fusion Credit Union Q Tell us about your professional background and experience. A I started in the Credit Union system way back in 2010, starting in a branch in downtown Brandon on the front line. By early 2013 I took on an Ag/Comm Lending role in Souris, MB and haven’t looked back since. I have covered multiple regions across Manitoba assisting with both Agriculture and Commercial lending. From 2021 through to 2023 I worked with a charter bank here in Brandon in a similar role, and in May of 2023 I found my way back to the CU system with Fusion Credit Union! With the knowledge and experience I have gained in my various roles in the Financial Industry it has allowed me a multitude of opportunities to work with local businesses and farmers to start, grow or expand their respective business’s.
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Q What inspired you to get into your chosen profession? A I have always had an interest in math, and “crunching” numbers and that lead me to work in sales roles at a few different electronic stores here in Brandon and found very quickly that I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people and being someone, they can rely on for advice for transactions (big or small). After a few years in sales, I knew I wanted to learn more about the financial world and more specifically the lending side, which is what started off my career path! Also, I would be lying if I said the “bankers’ hours” of 9-5 Monday to Friday didn’t intrigue me as a 21-year-old haha. Q What is your specialty? What makes you unique? A In my current role I have a heavy presence in the commercial real estate development sector, from infrastructure & development to acquisitions & expansions. My “specialty” would be hard to narrow down as I work with all sorts of members and scenarios daily. What makes me unique, I like to think that its my creativity and patience I bring to transactions as commercial lending is not “cookie- cutter” by any means and often takes that creativity and patience to find the right solution for all parties involved. In my experience I have been fortunate enough work in numerous small and large communities across Manitoba and see all sorts of deals come across my desk. I take pride in knowing that we will exhaust all options to find the right product/service for each transaction. Q Why should customers use your service? A My role is to assist my members with achieving their financial aspirations for their business or farm. Whether that be by simply providing advice or direction, referrals to programs or partners, or completing their purchase/expansion from start to finish. I will be there each step of the way to ensure the transaction can go as smooth as possible. Q Do you have an upcoming event or milestone you want people to know about? A October 2025 will mark 15 years for me in the financial services industry, and in May 2026 it will be 3 years with Fusion CU, time flies by when your having fun! Q What about your company makes you proud? A Fusion’s dedication to the communities we serve is what initially drew me to the company, their reputation has always been stellar as not only a CU, but as an employer as well. Fusion truly listens to our membership and is proud to support numerous charities and events in all our communities. This mentality is shown from the top down and instills pride and confidence in our staff. The continuous focus and development in our products & services ensures that we can not only continue to confidently represent our brand to the public, but also know we can stand with all our market competition.
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Cell 204-390-4586 Office 204-571-3876 Fax 204-571-3859 Cody.Powell@fusioncu.com
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