Terry Sieffert – Reeve candidate RM of Coteau NO. 255

Dear Ratepayers and Residents of the RM of Coteau No. 255

My name is Terry Sieffert from Hitchcock Bay, as well as a landowner in the RM. I am running for the reeve of the RM of Coteau NO. 255.

The election will be on Wednesday November 13, 2024 at the RM of Coteau office from 9 am to 8 pm. An advanced poll will be held on Saturday November 9, 2024 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the RM of Coteau office.

I am running for reeve to work towards improved relationships, communication, and economic development in the RM which I have called home for many years. I ask for your vote!

I have many years of leadership:

• Led teams to sustainable and measurable success in corporate, entrepreneurial and public sector environments
• Provided effective coaching, mentorship support and accountability.

Career History

• Employed with Saskatchewan Credit Union system with 5 separate credit unions for 23 years.
• CEO of the 14^th largest credit union (Horizon Credit Union-Melville)
• Branch Manager at Conexus Credit Union (Assiniboia) which was the largest credit union at the time.

Coteau Hills Rural Development Corporation

T & S Consulting Saskatchewan 1998 to 1999

T & S Consulting had a contract to provide economic development services to the Coteau Hills Rural Development Co-operative located in Beechy, Saskatchewan.

• Responsible for business development in Kyle, Beechy, Lucky Lake, Birsay and the associated rural municipalities in the area.

• Managed day to day operations of the RDC and reported to a 16 person board.

• Managed all aspects of the Small Business Loans Program.

• Negotiated with all levels of government on behalf of clients and the RDC.

Consultant T & S Consulting Nunavut 1995 to 1998

• Managed 5 aboriginal companies in Nunavut under a municipal contract

• Provided reviews and action plans for creditors, business owners and government.

• Completed business plans, strategic plans and option papers

• Lobbied all levels of governments on behalf of clients

Kitikmeot Community Economic Development Organization 1991 to 1995

Taloyoak, Northwest Territories, Community Economic Development Officer

• Worked exclusively on behalf of aboriginal organizations, groups and/or individuals and reporting to an eight person board of directors:

• Negotiated with all levels of government on behalf of clients.

Department of Economic Development & Tourism 1986 to 1991

Government of the Northwest Territories

Taloyoak, Northwest Territories

Economic Development Officer - Eastern Kitikmeot

• Working on behalf of aboriginal and non-aboriginal organizations, groups and individuals alike:

• Responsible for providing services to communities including lending, business counseling, financial services, and studies on behalf of aboriginal and non-aboriginal organizations.

Semans Hotel/Dining Room 1979 to 1986

Manager/Owner

Education and Training

2016	CUES Governance Leadership Institute University of Toronto Rothman’s School of Management Executive Programs & Credit Union Executive Society
2010	Professional Leadership Certificate Course University of Regina (7 module course)
1994	Credit Management Designation Course (Completed 2nd level) Credit Institute of Canada, University of Toronto
1988	Completed Diploma in Business Management (In-house course sponsored by the Department of Economic Development to ensure officers had, qualifications in the NWT)
1986	Completed first level of Certified Management Accountant Course Society of Management Accountants, Regina Saskatchewan
1985	Completed two year Local Government Administration Course University of Regina, Saskatchewan
1979	Graduate, Retail Meat Cutting Course, Kelsey Institute Saskatoon, SK

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

• Served on Semans Town Council and also served on the Kitikmeot Board of Education and also served as the Chairperson.

• Involved with the Air Cadet programs as President and Vice President of the Parent Committee.

• Served as Chamber of Commerce Chairperson in 2 communities

• Served as Notary of the Public and served as Justice of the Peace in the Northwest Territories for 10 year.

If you have any questions, please call me at (306)728-9397

Sincerely, Terry Sieffert