9 Credit Unions Close October With New Hires, Promotions

WEST

The $370 million Cabrillo Credit Union in San Diego, Calif., named Michael A. DeShazo president/CEO. DeShazo was appointed as interim CEO after serving in several key leadership positions within the credit union, including COO and chief administration officer. After completing a rigorous vetting process, including multiple interviews conducted by a third-party executive recruiting firm, DeShazo was selected for the position. He joined Cabrillo in 1996 and has been pivotal in shaping the credit union’s growth, as well as setting the tone for a strong culture for members and employees.

MIDWEST

The $597 million Zeal Credit Union in Livonia, Mich., appointed Julie Kreinbring president/CEO. Kreinbring succeeds long-time CEO Anthony Carnarvon. Kreinbring has a successful track record of organizational growth and development with more than 25 years of leadership experience, most recently as EVP/chief strategy officer for Zeal. Just prior to joining Zeal, she was instrumental in jump-starting growth in digital audiences as well as driving a successful merger of two credit unions.

The $1 billion 7 17 Credit Union in Warren, Ohio hired one employee and promoted another.

Ryan Hough was hired as SVP of human resources and comes to the credit union with more than 20 years of HR experience. Prior to joining 7 17, Hough held the position of chief human resources officer at Summit Academy Management. Hough will be responsible for the hiring of all new employees, overseeing the continued growth and development of all staff members, and maintaining a harmonious working environment for employees at all levels within the credit union.

Mary Ann King was promoted to vice president and manager of information technology. King has a bachelor’s of applied science degree in computer technology from Youngstown State University.

The $759 million Ideal Credit Union in Woodbury, Minn., announced Lisa Thompson will be joining its mortgage team. Thompson has more than 17 years of experience as a mortgage originator and sales manager.

She has worked with teams of loan officers at both banks and credit unions during her career.

The $1.3 billion Firefly Credit Union in Burnsville, Minn., hired Kelly Robbert as SVP/COO. Robbert is known for leading transformational change focused on increasing employee engagement and customer loyalty. She has accomplished this through strategic alignment, organizational effectiveness and building and maintaining strong relationships.

She comes to Firefly from TCF Bank, where she served as SVP/director of branded customer experience since 2015. In her new role, Robbert will support Firefly’s goals to provide an exceptional experience to members.

The $1.2 billion Scott Credit Union in Edwardsville, Ill., hired Wendy Erhart as COO. Erhart has more than 20 years of experience in successfully building teams and empowering employees. She joins Scott from First Bank.

Her experience includes strategy development and execution, budget and P&L management, board/senior management participation and reporting, sales leadership, operational soundness, product development and personnel management. Erhart will oversee the credit union’s branch operations department that is responsible for 17 locations throughout the Metro East and St. Louis, Mo., communities.

SOUTH

$1.4 billion LGE Community Credit Union in Marietta, Ga., hired Keith Edwards as vice president of finance. Edwards has extensive knowledge of balance sheet management that is supported by 20 years of experience in the branch/retail environment and credit union regulation, including time spent working for the NCUA. Most recently, he led treasury efforts at the Huntsville, Ala.-based $5.2 billion Redstone Federal Credit Union.

The $1.4 billion MAX Credit Union in Montgomery, Ala., named Martin Head president/CEO.

Head previously served as the chief lending officer for MAX. He replaces Greg McClellan who recently retired after 34 years. Head has more than 31 years of consumer and business banking experience from positions at Amsouth Bank, Aliant Bank and MAX.

Elisha González, vice president of community relations and government affairs at the $2.5 billion FAIRWINDS Credit Union in Orlando, Fla., was named executive director of the FAIRWINDS Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping individuals achieve a path toward financial responsibility, security and freedom.

As executive director, González will lead the foundation’s efforts to bolster organizations that advocate financial literacy, as well as advocate for volunteerism by regularly working with FAIRWINDS crewmembers in community outreach. In addition to overseeing the FAIRWINDS Foundation, González will continue to advance the credit union’s community relations and government affairs efforts.

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