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About Island Savings

achieving more together

We believe in banking the cooperative way

When you open an account with Island Savings, you become a member and an owner, with an equal voice in how we operate—no matter your balance. Guided by our members, we put people before profits by delivering world‑class banking, trusted financial advice and a member‑centred approach that helps simplify lives and create a future where everyone can flourish.

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Kendall Gross, President

Kendall has more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry and has spent 25 of those years in senior leadership roles. After several years with a large Canadian bank where he led major projects and district teams, he joined the credit union system in 2015 as a member of First West’s Valley First division. Kendall is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and holds multiple Canadian securities certifications as well as a Green Belt in Lean methodologies.

Kendall is a dedicated leader in the community, having previously earned honours from the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and BDO’s Top 40 Over 40. He has been involved in youth football for more than a decade, serving as a provincial championship-winning coach and a director at the board level. He also enjoys supporting other local causes including programs provided by community food banks.

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Benefits

Why Island Savings?

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Authentic connection

We listen deeply to understand people’s unique needs, so we can truly serve the interests of our members, our team members and our communities.

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Collective strength

We build trusting relationships within our teams, our communities and our profession to help each other succeed.

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Courageous leadership

We dare to explore new possibilities, take bold steps and continuously learn and grow.

Partnerships

Making a difference our communities

We believe in the power of partnership, working together to achieve social impact and make a difference in our communities.

The Full Cupboard

We’re committed to fighting food insecurity through our signature cause, The Full Cupboard. Since 2013 we have raised more than $1.68 million—equivalent to 4.5 million meals.

BC Cancer Foundation

With one in two British Columbians affected, we’ve committed $400,000 over four years to the BC Cancer Foundation through initiatives like the Workout to Conquer Cancer Challenge.

First West Foundation

Established in 1996, the First West Foundation is our philanthropic partner and a federally registered charity. It has awarded over $12.6 million in grants, including $975,759 to 100 charities in 2024.

Community partnerships

We believe in the power of partnership to create lasting, positive change in our communities, fostering sustainable collaborations aligned with six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Community impact

Through Lead Well, team members grow as leaders while giving back—contributing over 2,600 hours in 2024 to support those in need and strengthen communities across B.C.

A collective of trusted local brands

We believe financial service is best when it's local

At Tru Cooperative Bank, we’re an expanding collective of trusted financial services brands that are stronger together. We connect to people with education, advice and tools so they have the opportunity and confidence to build a life they love.

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$20.8B
in assets
80
year history
291K
members
45
branch locations
44.5M
invested in our communities

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Reach your financial goals and strengthen your community – that’s banking with purpose. Discover the benefits of belonging to a financial cooperative.

Island Savings, a division of Tru Cooperative Bank, acknowledges that we have privilege of doing business on the traditional territory of Coast Salish, Snuneymuxw, Semiahmoo, Quw'utsun (Cowichan), MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat), Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) and Lkwungen (Songhees), Pacheedaht, Scia’new, Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE W̱SÁNEĆ, Stz'uminus, and sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen) Peoples.

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