Corporate Central Credit Union announced changes to its board leadership and PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union announced several promotions.

New Hires

Corporate Central is pleased to announce the hiring of Clare Krupar as Accounting and Office Assistant. In this role, Krupar will support the tasks and goals of the accounting department, providing essential assistance for organizational tasks and events. Her responsibilities will include providing general accounting support, processing incoming and outgoing mail and packages, offering general office and clerical support, assisting with reception duties, and contributing to various projects as needed.

Promotions

Esteban Arze has been promoted to Vice President of Member Services overseeing all Retail Services, Card and Deposit Operations, Mortgage and Consumer Lending, and the Credit Union’s financial advisory and planning services under the brand name of Bienestar Financial Partners™. Arze joined the PAHO/WHO FCU team in 2014 as the Lending Manager. In this new role he will be reporting to Derek Fuzzell, whose title has changed from Chief Financial & Strategy Officer to Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer. Additional changes include, Gisella de Lanzone joining the Business Development team as a Senior Business Development Specialist and Jairol Arias becoming part of the Consumer Lending team as Consumer Loan Officer. Both de Lanzone and Arias have had a successful tenure with the credit union serving the organization for 26 years and 11 years, respectively.

Other recent promotions and title changes are as follows:

Maria Gabino Friere: Compliance Specialist II

• Cindy Lemus: Card Specialist II

• Victor Andrade: Membership Services Associate II

• Daniel Urbina: Membership Services Associate II

• Nohemy Ziegler: Membership Services Associate II

• Paola Veliz: Digital Services Specialist I

• Johanna Ganan: Branch Manager II

Retirements

After 15 years of dedicated volunteer service, including serving as Chair from 2017 to 2019, Eric Chrisinger, President/CEO of Co-op Credit Union in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, has retired from the Corporate Central board of directors. “Eric’s leadership and commitment have been invaluable to Corporate Central. His vision and dedication helped steer us through significant milestones and challenges,” said Val Mindak, current Chair. “We are deeply grateful for his service and wish him all the best in his retirement.”

Appointments

The Corporate Central board unanimously appointed Laurie Butz, President/CEO of Capital Credit Union in Green Bay, Wisconsin. “I am honored to join the Corporate Central board and look forward to contributing to the continued success and growth of the organization,” Butz said about her appointment. “Laurie brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our board. Her proven leadership and strategic insight will be invaluable as we navigate the future,” said Mindak. “We are excited to welcome her and look forward to her contributions.”