CUs, Leagues & CUNA Mutual Recognize Achievements

WEST

Dave Roughton, president/CEO for the $4.1 billion, Folsom, Calif.-based SAFE Credit Union, was appointed to the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) board of directors, effective Sept. 9. Roughton has over 20 years of executive experience and has served as SAFE’s president/CEO for six years. He was recently appointed chair of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 2015, GSEC is the area’s leading economic development group. The council was created to help retain, attract, grow and scale new businesses within the Greater Sacramento region.

The $1.3 billion Sierra Central Credit Union in Yuba City, Calif., hired Rhonda Turner as vice president of human resources. Turner brings nearly 20 years of HR experience and most recently served at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe as director of HR for two years. Before that, she was the director of human resources for Feather Falls Casino, Lodge & Brewing Company in Oroville, Calif. Prior to that, she was with Lundberg Family Farms based in Richvale, Calif., for nearly eight years as HR manager. Turner is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources.

EAST

The $930 million Atlantic Federal Credit Union in South Portland, Maine announced two promotions and one new hire.

Rachel Newman was promoted to chief administrative officer. In her new role, she will be the organizational advisor to Atlantic President/CEO Scott Chretien, and provide support to the Atlantic C-suite, board of directors and supervisory committee.

Lucy Ditzel was promoted to vice president of human resources and development. In her new role, she will lead talent management, workplace culture development, benefits and training.

Elisha Cicio was hired as manager of the Saco branch in Saco, Maine. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operations of the branch. Cicio previously served for eight years at insurance company Unum.

MIDWEST

The $215 million Gerber Federal Credit Union in Fremont, Mich., announced two promotions.

Lori Little was promoted to EVP and chief experience officer. Little joined the credit union in 1982 as part of a work study program, and her positions have included teller, computer operator, information technology supervisor, information technology manager and vice president – operations. In her new role, she will continue to lead the member experience areas of the credit union, which now include member service, consumer lending, real estate lending, member solutions and information technology. Her community involvement includes serving the United Way of the Lakeshore as a committee member, serving on the Muskegon Board Executive Committee and participating in the Leadership in Newaygo County (LINC) program. She is the current vice chair of the MOON (Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo) Chapter of Credit Unions, a graduate of CUNA Management School at the University of Georgia and holds the Management and Leadership Accreditation from the NAFCU.

Phil Archer was promoted to SVP and CFO. Archer joined the credit union in 2005 as vice president – finance. He will continue to manage the accounting department, investment portfolio, financial risk profile and government reporting. He is an Accredited ACH Professional and CUNA Certified Mortgage Originator.

LAFCU ($926 million, Lansing, Mich.) hired Nathan Brown as digital and graphic designer. In his new position, Brown is a member of LAFCU’s creative team that produces marketing and member communications for the credit union.

Brown has eight years of design experience, having worked in the positions of digital and graphic designer, video producer and director of photography in higher education and several marketing agencies.

LEAGUES

The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation, the charitable arm of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, announced leadership updates following an election at its annual meeting and reorganization meeting.

Dana Garrett, president/CEO of North Memorial Federal Credit Union ($49 million, Robbinsdale, Minn.) and Foundation board member was elected chair at the reorganization meeting.

Doug Ralston, CEO of the $214 million, Hermantown, Minn.-based Centricity Credit Union, was elected to a three-year term at the annual meeting and named secretary/treasurer of the Foundation board at the reorganization meeting.

Glen Durbahn, SVP at the $1.6 billion, St. Paul, Minn.-based Hiway Credit Union, was elected to a three-year term at the annual meeting.

Kim Westphal, CEO of the $238 million, Owatonna, Minn.-based HomeTown Credit Union, was elected to a three-year term at the annual meeting.

She succeeds outgoing Foundation Chair Kathy Harrington.

Doug Hallstrom, EVP/COO for the $433 million, Cambridge, Minn.-based Minnco Credit Union, was named vice chair at the reorganization meeting.

The Michigan Credit Union League named Terry Katzur, EVP for ELGA Credit Union ($1.1 billion, Burton, Mich.), Professional of the Year at MCUL’s Annual Convention & Exposition on Aug. 24. Katzur has served ELGA since 1996, when he began his career as a co-op student. In 2022, he will shift into the role of CEO.

VENDORS

CUNA Mutual Group in Madison, Wis., announced two promotions.

Amy Cameron was promoted to chief investment officer, effective Sept. 13. She succeeds David Brown, who will retire in January 2022. Cameron is currently the senior managing director for investments at the company. In her new role, she will oversee $30 billion in assets under management through the company’s investment portfolio and MEMBERS Capital Advisors, the registered investment advisor affiliate of CUNA Mutual Group, to deliver long-term financial strength. In addition to serving as managing director for investments at CUNA Mutual Group for the past decade, Cameron has held positions at Allianz of America, GE Asset Management and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. She holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut and is a CFA charterholder.

Anne Finucane was promoted to deputy chief investment officer, a new role created to support the company’s growing portfolio, effective Sept. 13. Finucane will support day-to-day management of the company’s investment efforts. Finucane currently serves as senior managing director and head of public asset classes at CUNA Mutual Group. Prior to joining CUNA Mutual Group in 2016, Finucane held positions at Genworth Financial, Allianz of America, Citigroup and Schroders. She holds a master’s in accounting and finance from the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business.

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