Celebrating a career win

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Janice Lehman, president/CEO of the $7 million SEG Federal Credit Union in Laurel, Mont., was named the 2019 Montana Credit Union Professional of the Year by Montana's Credit Unions. The award recognizes her more than 38 years of credit union advocacy in Montana. Lehman has been the face of SEG FCU for 38 years. In that time, she has devoted herself to the growth and development of the credit union. Her dedication is showcased by SEG FCU's growth from roughly $300,000 in assets to more than $7 million.

Danielle Bridges

The $2 billion Vantage West Credit Union in Tucson, Ariz., promoted Danielle Bridges to chief revenue officer. In her new role, Bridges provides leadership and oversight for the overall sales, services and operational performance of the consumer and business revenue producing and operational networks of the credit union. Her areas of oversight include lending, retail branch network and deposit operations. Bridges is also accountable for member engagement and retention through relationship building and service delivery.

Chung Bothwell

The $455 million UNCLE Credit Union in Livermore, Calif., re-elected Chung Bothwell as board chairman for the 2019 to 2020 term. Now commencing her 12th term in this critical role, Bothwell has served in varied capacities on UNCLE's board of directors for more than two decades. She has been highly instrumental in guiding the credit union on a course of sustainable growth while safeguarding its long-term financial health. In 2018, Bothwell helped lead an expansion of the financial institution's retail network with two successful mergers in San Joaquin County.

Manny Escarcega