Credit Union Professionals Move Up & Move On

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The $823.4 million, Santa Fe, N.M.-based Del Norte Credit Union announced Katie McNutt will join the credit union’s human resources division as vice president of talent. A seasoned executive, McNutt has held key talent and HR roles in finance and high-tech industries, plus has experience working for major Fortune 500 companies. In her new role, she will focus on implementing a talent management strategy and leadership development curriculum with an emphasis on growth, performance excellence and leadership.

Brian Hall, president/CEO for the $588.9 million, Arcadia, Calif.-based Foothill Credit Union announced his plan to retire. Hall has worked in the credit union industry for over 30 years. He joined Foothill in 1995 as CEO, and under his leadership, the credit union grew from $48 million to nearly $600 million in assets and over 28,000 members. Prior to joining Foothill, Hall worked for Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union (now the $22.5 billion, Santa Ana, Calif.-based SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union) for nine years in a variety of roles including audit manager, branch manager, vice president of branch operations, vice president of lending and head of the investment services area. Before that, he worked for the California Credit Union League as an auditor.

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The $6.8 billion, Peoria, Ill.-based Citizens Equity First Credit Union announced one retirement and one promotion.

Mary Conrady, who last served as vice president of consumer lending, retired after 41 years with CEFCU. In addition to her job responsibilities, she was also involved with many charities, including her service on the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Executive Board.

Doug Higgins was promoted to vice president of consumer lending. His job responsibilities include overseeing the growth of the consumer lending division, expanding existing products and researching new products for implementation.

The $3.3 billion, Eau Claire, Wis.-based Royal Credit Union promoted Michelle Kpissay to branch manager II of its Edina branch. Kpissay’s role includes making sure the branch meets financial and growth goals through daily operations while simultaneously working with team members to ensure positive member experiences for Royal’s members. Kpissay began working for Royal in July 2020 as the Edina branch team lead. Prior to joining Royal, Kpissay gained 10 years of experience in the financial industry in positions ranging from commercial banking assistant to senior personal banker. She is currently a member of Royal Young Professionals and the African-American Credit Union Coalition.

SOUTH

Shaundra Warren was promoted to SVP of loss mitigation at the $1.6 billion, Indian Land, S.C.-based Sharonview Federal Credit Union. Warren will continue to oversee the loss mitigation and risk management teams, and help lead Sharonview’s Member Business Services initiative. She joined Sharonview in December 2016 as assistant vice president of loss mitigation and was promoted to vice president of loss mitigation in July 2018.

AGENCIES

The NCUA announced a new appointment and a retirement.

NCUA Vice Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman appointed Sarah Canepa Bang as his senior advisor. Bang has broad experience in the credit union industry that includes serving as EVP of industry relations and as president, chief strategy officer at CO-OP Financial Services. Previously, she was CEO of Financial Service Centers Cooperative, Inc. and EVP for the Oregon Credit Union League and Affiliates.

Owen Cole, associate director of the policy and markets division in the NCUA’s Office of Examination and Insurance, announced his retirement effective at the end of December. Cole served in various roles during his 27-year tenure at the NCUA, including senior investment officer, director of the division of risk management, associate regional director of operations, deputy executive director and acting chief of staff. He also served as president of the NCUA Central Liquidity Facility, which addresses potential credit union system liquidity risks. Prior to joining the NCUA, Cole worked in commercial banking for 10 years at Riggs National Bank, where he served as a vice president in the bank’s treasury division.

VENDORS

CUNA Mutual Group hired Alycia Slyck as SVP and chief actuary, effective Dec. 14. Slyck previously served as vice president and chief actuary at Sagicor Life Insurance Company in Tampa, Fla., where she led both pricing and valuation of all product lines. Prior to that, she held roles at The Standard in Portland, Ore., and Manulife in Tokyo, Japan. In these roles, she oversaw financial reporting in both life and annuities, as well as product development. She is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. She will initially work from her home office in Tampa, with long-term plans to relocate to the Madison, Wis., area.

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