First there were 25 candidates for the CEO job at Plano, Texas-based Catalyst Corporate. That got whittled down to around eight people who were asked to assemble a strategic plan. Three or four then did in-person interviews with a committee of the board. And finally the winner was announced in late February.  

Kathy Garner, who had served as executive vice president of member relations and business development for Catalyst Corporate, is the new CEO.

In a wide-ranging interview with Credit Union Times, conducted shortly after assuming her new position, Garner set out her vision for where she saw Catalyst going. She stressed that Catalyst will differentiate itself by maintaining a strong focus on efficiencies while also paying close attention to member needs.

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