Two credit unions, including Peak Credit Union, announced new additions to their teams, and Day Air Credit Union welcomed the newest member to its Board of Directors.
New Hires:
- Peak Credit Union® has selected Brant Spangler to serve as Senior Vice President, Consumer Lending. He was placed by DDJ Myers. Spangler brings nearly 20 years of credit union lending leadership expertise, with a proven track record of advancing loan origination systems, driving automation, and implementing member-first lending strategies. Most recently, he served as Director of Loan Origination Strategy at BECU and previously held senior leadership roles at GESA Credit Union and Inspirus Credit Union.
- California’s Credit Unions and Nevada’s Credit Unions and Utah’s Credit Unions have hired Paige Haskin as the new Director of Grassroots Advocacy to power the voice of credit unions in the state and federal grassroots arenas — spearheading mobilization and campaigns. From a grassroots perspective, Haskin will represent credit unions across the state capitols in California, Nevada, and Utah, as well as the U.S. Congress where both state leagues hold a significant congressional delegation. Her knowledge of the legislative processes, paired with her track record of aligning policy objectives with grassroots execution, makes her an ideal leader to protect credit union members’ financial wellbeing and the cooperative model.
- Coastal Credit Union has hired Allison Liston as its new Vice President of Legal and Compliance. She will lead the development and execution of Coastal’s legal and compliance strategy, supporting the credit union’s strategic goals while helping identify, assess, and mitigate legal and reputational risk. In this role, Liston will oversee the vendor management and procurement functions and provide legal and compliance guidance across the organization. Her responsibilities include negotiating and reviewing vendor and software agreements, analyzing changes in regulatory requirements, advising leadership and business units on legal and compliance matters, supporting corporate governance, and ensuring policies and procedures align with applicable federal and state laws.
Appointments:
- Day Air Credit Union is proud to announce the election of Lara Ullery to its Board of Directors. As a member-focused financial cooperative, Day Air Credit Union is committed to delivering personalized service, financial empowerment, and community support throughout the Miami Valley and surrounding areas. Guided by its mission of creating a better banking experience, Day Air continues to invest in the people and communities it serves through volunteerism, partnerships, and financial education initiatives. Lara brings decades of entrepreneurial experience, leadership, and community involvement to the organization. She is the Owner and Broker of Ullery Real Estate LLC, providing both commercial and residential real estate services throughout the Dayton and Cincinnati regions. Throughout her career, she has successfully operated several small businesses across a variety of industries.