Career Growth for Credit Union Professionals

Check out new hires, promotion, board appointments and awards

New Hires

• SELCO Community Credit Union recently hired Amber Wilson as manager of its Salem branch. “Amber’s years of branch operations, lending, and management experience will be of enormous benefit to our Salem team,” said Amanda Denbaugh, senior branch manager for SELCO’s northern locations. “She has a passion for providing exceptional service, and we're excited to have her help grow our presence in Salem, both with our membership and in the community.”

• SELCO Community Credit Union recently hired Michelle George to be manager of its East Bend branch. “Michelle is a welcome addition to our Central Oregon branch leadership team," said Babs Manion, SELCO's vice president of member experience. “She brings a wealth of experience in banking and a passion for community involvement. We’re excited to have her onboard.”

• OCCU welcomes Genevieve Sumnall as VP of business service. As VP of Business Services, Genevieve Sumnall’s responsibilities include building upon relevant products and services and deepening relationships with small businesses in the communities OCCU serves.

Promotions

• InFirst Federal Credit Union announces changes to its Executive Leadership team. Steve Davitt, formerly the Vice President of Strategic Development, is now the Chief Innovation Officer, responsible for leading our Facilities, Marketing, and Projects teams. Tameka Murphy, formerly the Vice President of Human Resources, is now the Chief Experience Officer, responsible for leading all InFirst Retail Branches, the Call Center, Human Resources, Training and Development, Information Technology, and our Operations teams. Mike Mutchler, formerly the Vice President of Lending, is now the Chief Growth Officer, responsible for leading our Compliance, Lending, and Loan Servicing teams.

• UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is excited to announce two recent management team promotions: Assistant Vice President of Information Technology, Melvin Olivo, and Information Technology Manager, Theo Streeter.

  “I'm looking forward to this excellent opportunity to challenge myself further and grow along with this new journey. Thank you to the UMassFive team for helping me grow in my career. I couldn't have done it without your continuing support”– Melvin Olivo

  “I am very excited to take on the responsibility of the Information Technology Manager. I started my IT career in this department and I’m elated about the opportunity this next phase will provide. The insights I’ve acquired the past eight years here will help ensure UMassFive provides convenient and secure services for our members.”– Theo Streeter

• OCCU has promoted Cheleana Stafflund to director of retail operations. As Director of Retail Operations, Stafflund leads all branches, ensuring each branch meets organizational, financial, operational, service, security and growth benchmarks.

Appointments

• TruPartner Credit Union is pleased to announce that Robert Killins has been elected by the membership to its Board of Directors. Killins says, "I believe in the credit union's drive to help people. At TruPartner's core is a desire to serve members with integrity while investing in their financial future." Adding Killins to the Board will enable TruPartner to enhance and strengthen the organization's purpose and mission.

• Allied Payment Network, Inc., the industry's most progressive provider of online and mobile money movement solutions to banks and credit unions, announced today the addition of Mark Forbis to its Board of Directors. "Mark was developing open banking before the term was even coined," said Allied Chairman Ralph Marcuccilli. "We are fortunate to have an industry veteran of his caliber join our Board to help guide and amplify our mission."

Awards and Recognitions

• State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce that Chief Culture Officer Emma Hayes has been named to the “2023 Women’s Leadership Diversity IMPACT 50 List” by Career Mastered Magazine. The List features the nation’s leading change makers in diversity and inclusion, women who embody this year’s theme: “IMPACT: I’m Still Standing.” The accolade recognizes the extraordinary achievements of women who are making an impactful difference in the world after the global pandemic forced so many people to reassess the way they work and live.