Orsa Credit Union announced new additions to its volunteer Governance Team and a new addition to its Board of Directors, and a VP at Chartway Credit Union was recently named a 2026 Top Forty Under 40 honoree.
New Hires:
- orsa credit union has welcomed four accomplished Michigan leaders — Akil Alvin, Ashlee Breitner, Marc Corriveau and Christa Funk — to its volunteer Governance Team, strengthening the credit union’s intentional leadership approach to its governance succession program.
- OMNI Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the addition of Coty Gould as Commercial Loan Officer. Gould’s experience spans commercial real estate lending, credit underwriting, and financial analysis and programs, giving him a comprehensive perspective on the financing strategies businesses need at every stage of growth. In his new role, Gould will partner with businesses across OMNI’s markets to provide commercial lending solutions that support long-term financial success.
- FORUM Credit Union is pleased to announce that Jessica Roeder has rejoined the organization as Vice President of Fraud Strategies and Operations. Jessica, who previously served FORUM from 2019 to 2024 as an Internal Auditor and Internal Audit Manager, brings more than a decade of credit union, internal controls, and fraud operations experience to the role. Her connection to credit unions started early: her mother worked at a credit union in Muncie for more than 30 years, and she spent many Monday mornings at her mom’s staff meetings before school.
- Financial Center First Credit Union has named Kevin Kelly Vice President of Internal Audit, strengthening the credit union’s commitment to sound governance, risk management and organizational accountability. In his role, Kevin leads Financial Center First Credit Union’s internal audit program, including audit planning and execution, evaluation of internal controls and communication of audit results to senior management, the Supervisory Committee and Board of Directors.
Recognitions:
- Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that, its vice president of marketing, Whitney Huston, has been named a 2026 Top Forty Under 40 honoree by Inside Business, The Hampton Roads Business Journal. The Top Forty Under 40 program recognizes 40 outstanding professionals under the age of 40 who have built successful careers and are actively involved in the community. Honorees are evaluated for their vision and leadership, innovation and achievements, and strategies for success, with an emphasis on their community service including the impact of their volunteer work, their commitment, and the diversity of interests and involvement.
- Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Card Services Supervisor Jamie Cervantes has been selected as the Five-Star Performer of the 3rd quarter of 2026. Jamie has been employed with the Credit Union for over 17 years and currently resides in Fort Walton Beach. The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces Eglin FCU’s Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Promotions:
- LAFCU has named Laura Blanding director of corporate education, a new position focused on strengthening employee development, cultivating future leaders and supporting the credit union’s long-term growth. Blanding will lead LAFCU’s corporate education strategy, overseeing employee onboarding, compliance training, leadership development and continuing education. She also will work with department leaders to identify training needs and develop programs that help employees grow and succeed.
Appointments:
- orsa credit union is proud to announce that Ashley Williams has joined its Board of Directors. Williams joins the Board from orsa’s Associate Director program, which brings community leaders into the Board’s work and builds a strong bench of future board leaders.