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Mike Kryworuchko

Mike at a recent UCU training day.

Mike Kryworuchko is the Windsor Branch Manager of Ukrainian Credit Union Limited. Mike received a Business and Economics degree at the University of Western Ontario before embarking on his multi- career journey prior to finally finding his calling at UCU!

Although a Sudbury native, Mike started his first career in Niagara Falls in Hotel & Restaurant Management at the Starlight Motel, a family business. When offered an opportunity to work for a new hotel that was opening in Windsor, his decision was quick as this was the hometown of his bride.

Shifting his interest, Mike turned to Real Estate, where he spent 15 years of his career. This explains why Mike can double as a tour guide, showing all the historical neighbourhoods and sights hidden away, when visiting Windsor.



The Starlight Motel in Niagara Falls.



Mike should have been tipped–off sooner to come work for a credit union, since everywhere he ventured a local Ukrainian Credit Union was just around the corner, Sudbury, London, St. Catharines, & Windsor!

His career with UCU began with becoming a member of the Windsor Advisory Committee. Soon after, he responded to an advertisement in the Windsor Star, looking for a Ukrainian speaking branch manager. As of this coming June it will be the 12th anniversary that Mike has proudly managed the Windsor branch.

Three to four times a week Mike can be found at a local gym keeping up with the high school basketball teams, as he has enjoyed the last 11 years as a referee. What’s not to enjoy? You get the best seat in the house, you get paid to exercise, and when you blow that whistle everyone gives you their attention!

In off season Mike belongs to a golf league & is the co-chair of the very first Sts. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church charity golf tournament that will be taking place this coming July 16th.

Mike has always felt a strong connection to the Ukrainian Community and fond memories growing up in Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM) and Ukrainian dancing in Niagara Falls. He definitely credits his early years of singing in the CYM choir in St. Catharines for his outstanding karaoke talent which the song of choice always is “Dream” by the Everly Brothers.


Check out the karaoke song that Mike is famous for among his friends:

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