Career Growth for Credit Union Professionals

Check out new hires, promotion, board appointments and awards

New Hires

• FirstClose, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that industry veteran Carol Crawford has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Crawford will lead strategy and manage execution for brand development, integrated marketing and multi-channel communications planning to enhance awareness of FirstClose and increase demand for its fintech offerings.

• Greater Texas Credit Union has named Will Van Alstine Branch Manager for its Lamar location at 6411 N. Lamar Blvd. “Will has already been leveraging his competitive spirit to motivate and develop his team to create an exceptional member experience for every person that comes to this branch,” said Lole Nuñez, Assistant Vice President Market Development & Operations of Greater Texas Credit Union. “Based on his experience we are confident he’ll add incremental value to the operations of this branch by developing a team that works together to deliver the best banking experience ever.”

Awards and Recognitions

• Joe Tedesco, President & CEO of Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union (OFFCU) was honored by Catholic Charities of Long Island at the organization’s annual golf classic at the Huntington Crescent Club in Huntington, NY. “We are proud to honor Joseph and his commitments not only to our organization, but to Ocean Financial and to those in need,” said Laura Cassell, CEO of Catholic Charities of Long Island. “Joe is an excellent leader, and we look forward to him leaving his mark with Catholic Charities of Long Island.”