Humanidei announced a New Executive Development Partner, Financial Center First Credit Union is excited to announce the promotion of five experienced leaders and SDCCU’s Executive VP, CEO & Digital Channels, was named among San Diego Business Journal’s 2023 Leaders of Influence in Advertising, PR & Marketing.

New Hires

• Humanidei is proud to announce that Tracie Kenyon will join the company as Executive Development Partner. “Tracie brings a unique combination of industry experience, business expertise, and communication skills that inspire others,” said Jill Nowacki, Humanidei’s President/CEO. “I started my credit union career working under and learning from Tracie and am thrilled our clients will be able to access this talent and emotional intelligence. I look forward to seeing how her contributions continue to strengthen our industry and the people in it.”

• Todd Anderson of Financial Center First Credit Union, was recently hired as the Vice President of Lending. Relocating to Indianapolis this summer, Anderson will lead all lending and underwriting functions of the organization and focus on product enhancements and optimizations. He has held leadership roles in both financial technology organizations and credit unions, including his previous position as the VP of Lending for Lending Arts and American Assurance Corporation.

• Greater Texas Credit Union has named Steven Rodriguez as Branch Manager to oversee its Bastrop branch. “Steven’s leadership and expertise is an asset for our members, staff, and organization,” said Lole Nuñez, Assistant Vice President, Market Development & Operations. “His management skills and ability to grow relationships will be instrumental in strengthening member connections and creating more opportunities to help create the best banking experience – ever – for our members.”

• United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Frendt to Mortgage Advisor in Grand Rapids. Frendt will use his expertise to provide a quality real estate lending experience through financial counseling and product awareness to credit union members regarding their real estate financing needs and generate investment quality mortgage loans.

• Redwood Credit Union has hired Wellman Ho as vice president of financial assistance. In his new role, Ho is responsible for assisting members experiencing difficulties making payments on their loans, while still ensuring an excellent member experience. He’s also responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining team members who approach their work with care, diplomacy, and innovative solutions to the many unique financial challenges people face every day.

Promotions

• Financial Center First Credit Union is excited to announce the promotion of five experienced leaders.

  • Carol Kinser of Wilkinson, Indiana, has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing Operations.

  • Chris Lambert of Fishers, Indiana, has been promoted to Vice President of Facilities.

  • Olivia Garman of Avon, Indiana, has been promoted to Vice President of Internal Operations.

  • Joe Perrin of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been promoted to Vice President and Director of Commercial Lending.

  • James Norton of Saint Peters, Missouri, has been promoted to Vice President of Strategic Development.

• First Tech Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Chylon Pappas to the new role of VP of Corporate & Government Engagement, where she will lead the community engagement and corporate communications functions, as well as the credit union's new government affairs division.

Awards

• SDCCU Executive Vice President, Chief Experience Officer & Digital Channels, Nathan Schmidt, was named among San Diego Business Journal’s 2023 Leaders of Influence in Advertising, PR & Marketing. The award recognizes San Diego’s top leaders who are positively impacting their organization and the community.