Instant Insights My Journey to Credit Union Leadership
For this weekly Q&A series, CU Times asks executives who are new to their credit union’s senior-level leadership teams to share details about their professional evolution.
Nicole James' journey to CU leadership began with a commitment to community instilled in her by her parents.
"My leadership style is primarily transformational," Travis Credit Union's Reva Rao says.
"If you are thinking it, others probably are as well," Barb Bowker of PSECU says.
Seasoned executive John Olerio, incoming president of BISA, begins his first credit union role in New Hampshire.
Erick Padron aspired to work at Tropical Financial after becoming a member 25 years ago; he's now VP of lending.
One month into his first CU role, Nik Khosla is working to provide secure, convenient digital solutions for members.
Justin Hendrickson hopes to be remembered for his commitment to pushing First Harvest to be truly member-centric.
Taking note of its unique culture, Steve Klein builds a 21-year career at Veridian CU after joining as a college student.
"I am just like everyone else. I don't have a set of magic skills or experience that makes me special."
In this week's My Journey to Credit Union Leadership, meet First Tech FCU's new Chief Risk Officer.
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"/2023/09/20/my-journey-to-credit-union-leadership-megan-eisenhard-of-university-credit-union/", "title": "My Journey to Credit Union Leadership: Megan Eisenhard of University Credit Union", "summary": "\"I believe that optimism, gratitude and joy are contagious; I try to lead with these every day.\"", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "September 20, 2023", "wordcount": "1223", "timeToRead": "7 minute", "readtime": "7", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/natasha-chilingerian/", "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2023/09/Megan-Eisenhard_UCU-Meet-and-Greet-e1694463606228.jpeg", "width": "650", "height": "524" } }, { "uri": "/2023/09/13/my-journey-to-credit-union-leadership-elizabeth-hayes-of-workers-credit-union/", "title": "My Journey to Credit Union Leadership: Elizabeth Hayes of Workers Credit Union", "summary": "\"Being a successful executive leader works best when you see your success in the success of others.\"", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "September 13, 2023", "wordcount": "909", "timeToRead": "5 minute", "readtime": "5", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/natasha-chilingerian/", "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2023/09/woman-walking-up-career-ladder-staircase-e1694018582381.jpeg", "width": "650", "height": "433" } }, { "uri": "/2023/09/06/my-journey-to-credit-union-leadership-danielle-green-of-credit-union-west/", "title": "My Journey to Credit Union Leadership: Danielle Green of Credit Union West", "summary": "Late husband's cancer diagnosis leads Green to bring a newfound sense of strength, empathy and compassion to her role.", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "September 06, 2023", "wordcount": "1303", "timeToRead": "7 minute", "readtime": "7", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/natasha-chilingerian/", "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2023/08/Green.Danielle-In-Action-Photo-1-e1693244844470.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "288" } }, { "uri": "/2023/08/30/my-journey-to-credit-union-leadership-christine-mayes-of-corporate-one-federal-credit-union/", "title": "My Journey to Credit Union Leadership: Christine Mayes of Corporate One Federal Credit Union", "summary": "\"A significant transformative shift in the industry involves the rapid digitization of financial services.\"", "byline": 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"timeToRead": "5 minute", "readtime": "5", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/natasha-chilingerian/", "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2023/07/Geoff-Bullock-action-e1690232190745.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "488" } }, { "uri": "/2023/08/23/my-journey-to-credit-union-leadership-nicole-huntress-of-hrcu/", "title": "My Journey to Credit Union Leadership: Nicole Huntress of HRCU", "summary": "\"Be a leader who is always willing to roll up their sleeves and help their team out, no matter what the task at hand is.\"", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "August 23, 2023", "wordcount": "1086", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/natasha-chilingerian/", "name": "Natasha 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"https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2023/07/Tim-Moore-In-Action-e1691425399176.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "488" } }, { "uri": "/2023/08/09/my-journey-to-credit-union-leadership-ian-beirnes-of-texans-credit-union/", "title": "My Journey to Credit Union Leadership: Ian Beirnes of Texans Credit Union", "summary": "\"I believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where team members feel valued and heard.\"", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "August 09, 2023", "wordcount": "1041", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/natasha-chilingerian/", "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "", "width": "", "height": "" } }, { "uri": "/2023/07/19/my-journey-to-credit-union-leadership-diane-kapuranis-of-slfcu/", "title": "My Journey to Credit Union Leadership: Diane Kapuranis of SLFCU", "summary": "\"Although I've been in the credit union industry for more than three decades, I do not believe I know it all.\"", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "July 19, 2023", "wordcount": "1012", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/natasha-chilingerian/", "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2023/07/Diane-Kapuranis-e1689266325529.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "434" } }, { "uri": "/2023/07/26/my-journey-to-credit-union-leadership-dennis-kingery-of-frontwave-credit-union/", "title": "My Journey to Credit Union Leadership: Dennis Kingery of Frontwave Credit Union", "summary": "\"Being part of a positive and supportive work culture will increase the likelihood of long-term success.\"", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "July 26, 2023", "wordcount": "1135", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/natasha-chilingerian/", "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "", "width": "", "height": "" } }, { "uri": "/2023/07/12/my-journey-to-credit-union-leadership-tiffani-vargas-of-safe-cu/", "title": "My Journey to Credit Union Leadership: Tiffani Vargas of SAFE CU", "summary": "\"Lending plays such a distinct role in the triumphs and challenges of most Americans throughout their lives.\"", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "July 12, 2023", "wordcount": "1188", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { 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