Three credit unions, including Purdue Federal Credit Union and Consumers Credit Union, announced new additions to their teams, and Velera announced new additions to its Board of Directors.
New Hires:
- Purdue Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Brian Winger as its newest mortgage specialist. Brian brings nearly 25 years of mortgage lending experience to Purdue Federal, all of it serving the greater Lafayette community. Throughout his career, he has built strong relationships with realtors and referral partners across the area while helping clients navigate every stage of homeownership. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield, with a concentration in finance.
- Consumers Credit Union is pleased to announce the additions of Zulema Roa as a mortgage loan officer and Amy McNamara as a commercial loan officer, and the hire of Molly Phan as office manager at the upcoming Saugatuck/Douglas location.
- Members First Credit Union (M1) is excited to announce Tyler Kring as its new Vice President of Marketing. Kring brings 12 years of experience in corporate partnerships, community engagement, sales, and marketing, with a strong focus on building meaningful connections that drive organizational impact.
Promotions:
- OMNI Community Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Valeria Orrostieta, NMLS ID #2458017, as Mortgage Loan Officer, effective April 7, 2026. A lifelong Sturgis resident, Orrostieta brings a deep connection to the local community and a strong commitment to helping members achieve their homeownership goals. Orrostieta’s enthusiasm for her new role is rooted in a genuine passion for guiding individuals and families through one of life’s most important milestones. As a bilingual professional*, she is also passionate about serving members in their homebuying journey.
- United Federal Credit Union (United) is proud to announce the promotion of Meredith Williams and Kate Mahan to new leadership roles. Williams has moved into Senior Vice President of Retail, and Mahan is now Senior Vice President of Risk, General Counsel. These strategic promotions reflect United’s commitment to developing talent from within and positioning experienced leaders to help guide the organization through its next phase of expansion and impact.
- Consumers Credit Union is pleased to announce the transition of Keith Wright to municipal relationship manager. Keith Wright transitions into his new role after serving as an office manager at the Delta Crossing location in the Lansing market, where he built strong relationships with both personal and business members. In his new position, Wright will focus on supporting municipal members by ensuring their accounts and services run smoothly, providing responsive support, and partnering with internal teams to deliver efficient solutions.
Appointments:
- Velera announced the appointment of three new associate directors to its Board of Directors. The following credit union executives have been named to the board:
- Kelly Botti, president and CEO of Trumark Credit Union, Penn.
- Vic Israni, president and CEO of GreenState Credit Union, Iowa
- Ricky Otey, president and CEO of Partners Federal Credit Union, Calif.
- UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is pleased to welcome Timothy (Tim) Webster to its Board of Directors as an Associate Director. Webster brings extensive experience in law, governance, higher education, and international affairs, along with a longstanding commitment to service and community engagement.
- Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, has been named chairman of the Classroom of the Future Foundation board of directors, a nonprofit that brings together education, business and community leaders to advance innovation in San Diego County schools. Smith was appointed to the role on June 25, 2026. He succeeds Dr. Leighangela Brady, who recently announced her retirement as superintendent of National School District.