Darren Kjemhus
About Darren Kjemhus
Darren Kjemhus is the Sr. Manager & Team Lead at CIBC Commercial Banking in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, with a career spanning multiple roles in financial services and corporate development.
Professional Title
Darren Kjemhus holds the position of Sr. Manager & Team Lead at CIBC Commercial Banking. Based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, he has been serving in this role since 2016. His responsibilities include managing the overall risk of the portfolio and ensuring client satisfaction and profitable growth of the business. He also oversees team recruitment and development for the Commercial Banking team in Northwestern Alberta.
Previous Roles at Aquatera Utilities Inc.
Before joining CIBC, Darren Kjemhus worked at Aquatera Utilities Inc. In 2012, he took on the role of Corporate Development Manager, a position he held for four years. From 2011 to 2012, he served as the Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee. Both roles were based in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Career at ATB Financial
Darren Kjemhus had an extensive career at ATB Financial. From 2006 to 2012, he was the Director of Corporate Financial Services in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Prior to that, he held various roles of increasing responsibility from 1986 to 2006, gaining experience across different locations in Alberta.
Educational Background
Darren Kjemhus has completed several education programs to enhance his leadership and managerial skills. He studied Change Leadership & Executive Lean Leadership at Leading Edge Group in 2015 and completed a program on Mergers & Acquisitions: Creating Shareholder Value at Carlson Executive Education, University of Minnesota in 2014. He also improved his board governance practices with Banff Executive Leadership Inc. in 2011 and learned about living leadership and delivering results the right way at Grande Prairie Regional College in 2004. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Grande Prairie Regional College, achieved from 1983 to 1985.
Community Service and Personal Interests
Darren Kjemhus is actively involved in community service, dedicating time and resources to improve his community. He has a passion for sports, particularly hockey and golf, and often spends his leisure time around a hockey game or on a golf course.