Management Team

Cory Regier

Chief Executive Officer

Cory Regier joined Amity Trust in 2002. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Saskatchewan, a Certified Financial Planner designation, as well as an MTI - Estate and Trust Professional designation. Cory also recently graduated from the Executive Stream of the Arrow Leadership Program. Cory grew up in Laird SK and is married with two children. Coaching, spectating and taxiing his children to their various activities keeps Cory quite busy along with his own sporting activities. Cory and his wife are also quite involved in their church in various roles.

Darryl Balzer

Chief Financial Officer

Darryl Balzer joined Amity Trust in the spring of 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the U of S and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation. (Formerly C.A.) Darryl has public practice experience in the areas of audit & assurance, taxation and private business management and has spent over 10 years in other Chief Financial Officer roles. Darryl grew up in Saskatoon but now lives with his wife Sharon and their 2 boys in Hepburn. Outside of work, Darryl enjoys serving at Hepburn Gospel Church, coaching sports and spending time with his family.

Russell Willems

Chief Investment Officer

Russell Willems joined Amity Trust when it was MTL, in 2009, and has been in the financial planning industry since 2002. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce degree (with Great Distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Certified Financial Planner designation. Russell resides in Waldheim, SK with his wife, Jolene, and two children. His hobbies include reading a good book, playing golf in the summer and cross-country skiing in winter. Russ also enjoys coaching and is actively involved in the local school.

Shawn Baier

Saskatoon Branch Manager

Shawn Baier joined Amity Trust in 2016. Serving the Trust industry since 1996, Shawn is a registered trust and estate practitioner with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and has attained the MTI, Estate and Trust Professional designation from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). Shawn graduated from the College of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan with majors in Finance and General Business. Shawn grew up and resides in Saskatoon, SK. He devotes his spare time to the activities of his four children, Summer, Boden, Joy and Jewel. However, he still fi­nds time to pitch the occasional baseball game and play the odd round of golf. Shawn is a member of the Knights of Columbus and attends St. Augustine parish in Saskatoon.

Diane Enns

Waldheim Branch Manager

Diane Enns joined Amity Trust in 2012, working in the estate and trust department as an estate administrator until being promoted to Waldheim Branch Manager in 2020. Diane's work in administering estates and trusts gives her a unique perspective on efficient Will planning and her conscientious, client-first focus is appreciated by all the clients who get to work with her. Diane grew up in Southern Manitoba and moved to Waldheim in 1998. Diane is married to Chris and they have three young adult children. Diane and Chris are members of the Waldheim MB Church where they have and are serving in a number of different roles. Diane's hobbies include landscape design and spending time with her kids.

Michael Smart

Swift Current Branch Manager

Michael Smart joined Amity Trust as the Swift Current Branch Manager in 2022 and in that role he is responsible for overseeing our experienced team members who are able to handle wills, estates, investments, loans, account management and tax preparation with excellence. Having served as a pastor for almost 30 years, Michael is committed to providing exceptional client service that aligns with Amity’s faith-based values. His experience interacting with people in a variety of settings is a valued asset to the Amity team. Michael has spent his entire life on the prairies and has lived in Swift Current since 2006. Mike and his wife, Tina enjoy spending time with their two adult children and two grandchildren. Michael enjoys learning and helping people. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his grandkids and hanging out at the lake.