RRC Polytech key to success for Indigenous banking expert and Business Administration alum
RRC Polytech graduate, Tom Thordarson, has built a successful career in Indigenous banking. As a Senior Relationship Manager at RBC, he specializes in Indigenous Markets, serving clients in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
A proud graduate of the College, Thordarson attributes his success to his education in the two-year Business Administration diploma program at RRC Polytech, which is offered at campuses across Manitoba, including the Interlake and Peguis-Fisher River Campus.
“One of the things that was really good in Business Administration was the second-year entrepreneurship program at the time. Basically, we were put into groups, and we did the work to start up a new business. That includes marketing, financials ̶ everything that goes into getting started.”
Today, Thordarson and RBC’s specialized Indigenous Markets team works closely with First Nations Chiefs and Councils, and their finance people, including accountants and auditors.
Thordarson takes pride in helping his own people and contributing to the success of First Nations communities. He understands the challenges faced by these communities and uses his expertise to empower Indigenous clients, helping them navigate financial growth and create opportunities for prosperity.