8 Credit Unions Reveal Hires, Promotions & Board Appointments

EAST

The $975 million St. Mary’s Credit Union in Marlborough, Mass., promoted James F. Petkewich to EVP, retail services. He previously served as SVP, retail services. In his new role, Petkewich will continue to oversee the credit union’s retail branches, member solutions center and facilities department; chair the newly-formed member experience committee; and serve as St. Mary’s BSA officer and security officer. He also serves on the credit union’s asset and liability, marketing, compliance, and real estate and facilities committees. Petkewich’s 38-year career in banking and financial services management has included roles at BayBank Middlesex, MetroWest Bank and Kaeding, Ernst & Company, LPL, which he held prior to joining St. Mary’s in 2006. He is also a past board member of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of MetroWest, and has served on the economic development committee of the Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce in Westborough, Mass. He has been a coach for the Special Olympics Massachusetts Nashoba Shooting Stars Ski Team since 2014 and is a former board member and president of both Leominster Pop Warner and The Leominster Blue Devils Football Club in Leominster, Mass.

The $305 million, Fairhaven, Mass.-based Alltrust Credit Union hired Abel Macedo as a mortgage loan originator. Macedo brings 19 years of retail banking and lending experience. His most recent role was as mortgage development officer/assistant vice president at Santander Bank. Macedo was educated in Portugal and has completed Omega Performance Training, Edge Advanced Sales for Business and Xinnix Edge for Mortgages.

MIDWEST

The $96 million Abbey Credit Union in Vandalia, Ohio hired Carrie Webb as chief lending officer. Webb previously served as business development officer at Cooperative Business Services in Cincinnati. Prior to CBS, she served in business development and commercial lending roles at PNC Bank. In her new role, Webb will oversee the credit union’s lending departments while also leading credit-making decisions and product development.

The $915 million, Lansing, Mich.-based LAFCU promoted Emily Jannereth to the newly-created position of chief technology officer. This position focuses on using technology to improve efficiencies and enhance service for members. In her new role, she is responsible for planning, establishing and administering strategy for the credit union’s technology, including its remote infrastructure. Jannereth has over 17 years of credit union experience, including managerial positions at other Michigan credit unions. She joined LAFCU in 2016 as assistant vice president and in 2019 advanced to vice president of operations. She earned an MBA at Northwood University, Midland in Midland, Mich.

The $626 million, Cincinnati-based Cinfed Credit Union appointed Noreene Morgan as board chair for a one-year term. Morgan has been a board member since 2015 and previously served as vice chair and nominating committee chair. She succeeds Leroy Miller, who retired this year after 37 years of service to Cinfed, the last 11 as board chair. Cinfed also appointed the following officers to one-year terms on the board: Susan Kerrick (vice chair), Kent Marcum (secretary) and John Woeste (treasurer).  Morgan, Kerrick and Woeste were also appointed to three-year terms as members of the board. Morgan and Woeste were incumbents while Kerrick has been a member of Cinfed’s supervisory committee since 2001.

Conservation Employees’ Credit Union ($142.2 million, Jefferson City, Mo.) announced one retirement and one promotion.

Vice President of Operations Cathy Adams retired effective June 2021. During her tenure at the credit union, Adams worked as a teller, loan officer, administrative assistant, loan manager and vice president.

Ronda LePage, a 14-year lending veteran, was promoted to the newly-created position of vice president of lending. Prior to joining Conservation Employees’, LePage solidified a background in financial services, working in commercial, agricultural and consumer lending, as well as credit analysis and customer service.

The $3.6 billion Corporate Central Credit Union in Muskego, Wis., hired Michele Randall as a member services representative. In this role, Randall will be responsible for providing superior member service and assisting members with questions related to products and services. Additionally, she will serve as a liaison between members and staff to facilitate proactive relationship development. Randall has worked in the credit union industry for over 25 years, holding head teller, vice president of operations and accountant positions.

SOUTH

MAX Credit Union ($1.9 billion, Montgomery, Ala.) announced two promotions.

Lynette Cupps was appointed as MAX’s first SVP of growth and innovation. Cupps has been with MAX for over 18 years and earned the national title of CUES Next Top Credit Union Executive in 2018. She is active in the community, serves on several local boards and currently volunteers with the Montgomery Area Council on Aging.

Carol Tucker was promoted to vice president of the sales and service center. Tucker joined the MAX team in 2008 with over 12 years of financial institution experience. In her 13 years with MAX, she has helped develop the call center into a true service center, handling customer service through any method that members choose to communicate with the credit union.

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