SOUTH

The $2.9 billion TDECU in Lake Jackson, Texas promoted Tiffany Sylvester to director of marketing communications. Sylvester is now responsible for marketing strategies, as well as engaging with the credit union's members, service centers and member center locations. In addition, she will oversee the development, execution and management of communication strategies for the organization.

Stan Leicester, SVP/CFO for the $1.4 billion BayPort Credit Union in Newport News, Va., was recognized with the 2016 Eugene H. Farley Jr. Award of Excellence. This award is one of the Virginia credit union system's highest honors. The award is presented to a credit union professional or volunteer in recognition of their outstanding contributions to an individual credit union or the credit union movement.

WEST

The $2.9 billion Redwood Credit Union in Santa Rosa, Calif., hired Terri Mitchell as mortgage loan officer. With solid experience in mortgage lending in the Sonoma County real estate market, Mitchell will work closely with the local community to increase awareness of RCU's home loan programs and guide members toward appropriate home loan options.

The $4.3 billion Ent Credit Union in Colorado Springs, Colo., promoted two employees. Skip Wells (pictured) was promoted to vice president of mortgage lending. Wells has been with Ent for 16 years, including 12 years in consumer lending. He most recently served as director of mortgage lending support and services. Dan Leclerc was promoted to vice president of finance. Leclerc has 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, including roles as CFO for the $163 million Aventa Credit Union in Colorado Springs and president/CEO for the $141 million GHS Federal Credit Union in Binghamton, N.Y. He has been with Ent for more than three years and most recently held the position of director of finance.

Natalie Yanez, director of community partnerships at the $761 million Ventura County Credit Union in Ventura, Calif.,was recognized with a 40 Under Forty award from the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce. At VCCU, Yanez is responsible for corporate giving, employee volunteer programs, community outreach, financial literacy, membership growth and other efforts related to the Ventura County community.

The $250 million Yolo Federal Credit Union in Woodland, Calif., promoted James Richie to the newly created position of community relations officer. In this role, Richie will help develop and strengthen strategic alliances and coordinate community relations throughout the branch network. He started his career at the credit union as a teller and quickly advanced to a financial services specialist.

CUSOS

CU Direct, a lending and automotive solutions provider, promoted three executives. Carol Miller (pictured) was promoted to vice president of sales. Miller will now oversee the executive responsibility for both sales and client relationships in the company's northeast region. She has been with CU Direct for 10 years and has held various positions including credit union account representative, area manager and regional director. Dave Adams was promoted to vice president of sales. Adams will now oversee the executive responsibility for both sales and client relationships for the company's midwest region. Adams has held various positions with CU Direct in his 16 years with the company, including dealer representative, dealer manager, area manager, credit union manager and regional director.

Marci Francisco (pictured) was promoted to vice president of sales. Francisco will now oversee the executive responsibility for both sales and client relationships for the company's west region. Francisco has been with CU Direct for three years, most recently serving as the vice president of automotive marketing and business development.

VENDORS

TwoScore, a marketing partner for small to mid-sized credit unions, hired Liz Garster as assistance vice president of marketing and client services. She brings strong skills in technology, social media, employee engagement and marketing. Garster has worked in credit unions for more than five years and played an integral role in growing loans almost 40% during her tenure at a mid-sized credit union.

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