Age, Biography and Wiki
Tamara Vrooman was born on 1 June, 1968 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is a Canadian businesswoman. Discover Tamara Vrooman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
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| Occupation |
Business executive, university chancellor |
| Age |
56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
1 June 1968 |
| Birthday |
1 June |
| Birthplace |
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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She is a member of famous Business executive with the age 56 years old group.
Tamara Vrooman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Tamara Vrooman height not available right now. We will update Tamara Vrooman's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Tamara Vrooman's Husband?
Her husband is Gregg
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Gregg |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Tamara Vrooman Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tamara Vrooman worth at the age of 56 years old? Tamara Vrooman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Business executive. She is from Canada. We have estimated Tamara Vrooman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Business executive |
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Timeline
Tamara Rowanne Vrooman, (born June 1968), is a Canadian businesswoman and civil servant who currently serves as chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
Vrooman was born in Victoria, British Columbia, in June 1968.
She attended Kamloops High School, where she played string bass for the school band.
In 1992, Vrooman attempted to earn a position with the British Columbia's Ministry of Finance but was rejected because her interviewers assumed she had poor mathematical skills.
As a result, she enrolled at the University of Victoria where she took finance courses.
Twelve years later, she became British Columbia's first and youngest female deputy minister of finance.
From 2007 until July 2020, she served as the CEO of Vancity Credit Union.
While in this role, she won the 2007 Knowledge and Leadership Award from the Association of Women in Finance and the 2003 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for outstanding contributions to B.C.'s public service.
She also became the first deputy minister in B.C. to take maternity leave.
Vrooman stayed in her role as Deputy Minister of Finance for three years before leaving in 2007 to become CEO of Vancity Credit Union.
She replaced Dave Mowat, who had held the position for seven years.
The following year, Vancity became the first carbon-neutral credit union in North America.
During the 2010 fiscal year, Vancity hit a financial high and Vrooman was named Canada's most powerful woman in the corporate executives category by the Women's Executive Network.
By 2011, Vancity became the largest Canadian organization to adopt a living wage policy and she was appointed to sit on the Board of Vancouver Airport Authority.
Vrooman received a 2011 YWCA Women of Distinction Award and was also honoured with a Distinguished Alumni Award from the UVic Alumni Association.
As CEO and president of Vancity, Vrooman helped develop and chair Canada's first Schedule 1 bank focused on impact in the Greater Toronto Area, called the Vancity Community Investment Bank.
In June, she was named the 12th chancellor of SFU.
While serving in these roles, she was also appointed chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank on January 27, 2021.
This position is a Governor in Council appointment made of the advice of the minister of infrastructure and communities.
In 2016, Simon Fraser University honoured her with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.
By 2018, she was selected by the Federal Government to co-chair a panel on climate change.
A year later, she was the recipient of the Order of British Columbia for "contributing to a better quality of life in B.C. and beyond."
During the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia, Vrooman left Vancity to accept a position as the president and CEO of Vancouver International Airport and the 12th chancellor of Simon Fraser University.
Vrooman has previously served as British Columbia's first and youngest female deputy minister of Finance.
She was also awarded the 2019 PEAK Award from the Association of Women in Finance.
In May 2020, it was announced that Vrooman would be leaving her role at Vancity to become the new president and CEO of Vancouver International Airport, effective July 1.
