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Michael Bonshor, CMA
Principal
Visions First Nations Financial Services
Visions Financial Services (VFS) was started in 2004 to provide professional financial management and consulting services to the First Nation and aboriginal community. Michael Bonshor, CMA is a member of the Tsawataineuk First Nation of Kingcome Inlet, BC is its owner.
VFS is proud to bring a unique blend of professional business and financial management skills and experience along with a sound understanding of the dynamics and environment of First Nations communities and organizations.
Education:
| Certified Management Accountant Program | 1995 |
| Successfully obtained CMA Designation, including two year CMA Professional Program |
| British Columbia Inst. Of Technology | 1986 |
| Diploma of Technology, Financial Management Program. |
Advisory Roles/Memberships:
| Board Member, Chair- Native Economic Development Advisory Board-Province of B.C. | 2002-Present. |
| 8 member board that provides strategic advice to BC concerning aboriginal economic development issues and policies. |
| Board Member: New Relationship Trust | January 2007 to Present |
| Appointed by the BC AFN The New Relationship Trust is a $100 million Trust set aside for BC First Nations |
Other Work Experience:
| Sto:lo Development Corporation | 1997-2002 |
Business Manager
Main responsibility was to identify business development opportunities in all business sectors, on behalf of Sto:lo Nation. Successfully initiated the conception, business plan development, financing and ultimately start-up and ongoing operations for various business ventures. |
| Bank of Montreal | 1995-1997 |
Branch Manager
Responsible for all branch operations including personal and commercial lending. Responsible for major Aboriginal accounts including Nuu Chah Nulth Tribal Council as well as the 14 First Nation Communities in the region. |
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