Following a nine-month-long competitive process, Tla’amin Management Services (TMS) has announced Dillon Johnson as its new chief financial officer (CFO). He begins his new position on February 18.
According to a media release from Tla’amin Nation, Johnson, a Tla’amin citizen, brings more than a decade of financial expertise, leadership and a deep commitment to supporting the growth and prosperity of Tla’amin.
The release stated that Dillon’s extensive career includes more than 15 years as a consultant at Temixw Planning, where he provided strategic financial services to more than 50 First Nation governments and organizations. Johnson specializes in analyzing financial health and fiscal options for Indigenous governments and enterprises through sound financial planning.
“Dillon’s vision for TMS aligns with our mission to create economic opportunities and honour Tla’amin values,” stated TMS Holdings board chair Justin Bull. “His leadership experience and proven ability to take care of today, while developing long-term financial strategies needed for tomorrow, makes him a perfect fit for this critical role.”
Johnson holds a master of business administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business, a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Victoria, and has the designation of certified aboriginal financial manager. He is vice-chair and a board member of the First Nations Financial Management Board, a national organization tasked with assisting First Nations in developing the capacity to meet their financial management requirements.
Johnson’s leadership experience is rooted in his deep connection to the Tla’amin community, the release stated. He has more than a decade of service as an elected leader and is former chair of Tla’amin’s finance committee. His understanding of the nation’s economic framework and governance structure will be invaluable as he helps guide TMS toward sustainable development, according to the release.
Tla’amin Management Services LP (formerly the Sliammon Development Corporation) is the business arm of Tla’amin Nation.
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