New Hires

Promotions

• Bellwether Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kerri Sarette as Vice President of Operations, a newly created role for the credit union. "Kerri has tremendous experience in retail and back-office operations for the credit union," said Chief Operating Officer Jeff Benson. "She has consistently exceeded expectations in the AVP role and has the self-driving motivation to continue to make our Operations Department more effective and efficient. Kerri is a true embodiment of the resourcefulness, commitment, and hard-working nature to support our strategy of growth, employee development, and excellent member service."

Retirements

• NACUSO is announcing Jack Antonini’s retirement as President and CEO later in 2023. At the time of his retirement, he will have served as CEO for 13 years. During his tenure, NACUSO has grown its membership significantly, establishing relationships with CUSOs, credit unions, and FinTech entrepreneurs across the country.

Appointments

Awards and Recognitions

• Not-for-profit financial institution, GTE Financial, is proud to announce Dona Svehla, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, has been named a 2023 BusinessWoman of the Year honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. “I could not think of a better person who deserves this incredible recognition than Dona,” says Tabitha Roach, Vice President of Member Home Loans. “Dona has made a profoundly positive impact on not just myself, but the entire Lending team. She is an exceptional leader and mentor, paving the way for the next generation of female business executives.”