5 Credit Unions Hire Talent Into New Positions

WEST

The $5.4 billion, Liberty Lake, Wash.-based Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) hired Brian Read into the newly-created position of chief retail officer. In his new role, Read will lead retail delivery across a growing geographical footprint, overseeing STCU’s 38 current branch locations and the credit union’s strategic brick-and-mortar growth approach, coordinating the member experience over a diverse range of branch locations and communities. Read brings broad financial institution leadership experience in credit administration, product development, business banking and wealth management. He began his career as a teller and most recently served as Umpqua Bank’s EVP and head of retail banking. He holds an MBA from the University of Washington.

EAST

The $1.4 billion Island Federal Credit Union in Hauppauge, N.Y., announced three new hires.

Kerrin Huber was hired into the newly-created position of vice president/human resources. In her new role, Huber will oversee employment, recruitment and employee benefits. She brings extensive HR knowledge as a result of her experience in diverse sectors including government and finance. She is a certified member of the Society of Human Resource Management.

Steven Blody was hired as branch manager of the Selden Branch in Selden, N.Y. Blody brings extensive branch management experience, having served at several local banks and credit unions.

Vincent Accardi was hired into the newly-created position of member success specialist. In his new role, Accardi will work with the marketing and retail banking departments, networking with local community organizations to create strategic opportunities for the credit union and its members. Prior to joining Island, Accardi worked at Stony Brook University and Coastal Carolina University.

MIDWEST

Mike Nelson, CFO for the $826 million Financial Center First Credit Union in Indianapolis, Ind., retired after more than 27 years of service to the credit union. While serving at Financial Center, Nelson was promoted from accounting manager to vice president of finance before becoming CFO in 2002. As CFO, he has served as a member of the executive management team, leading the credit union’s financial and investment strategies, regulatory reporting, pricing and asset liability strategies, and financial forecasting. He has also coached many CEOs, executives and members of his own staff in financial management, regulatory requirements and servant leadership, and is a certified Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert.

Hopewell Federal Credit Union ($133 million, Heath, Ohio) hired Tanner Mull as an IT specialist. He is earning his bachelor of computer science degree from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. Mull previously worked at Otterbein University at its IT Help Desk, where he resolved IT issues for students and staff.

SOUTH

The $730 million Members Choice Credit Union in Houston, Texas hired Bonnie Tucker as COO. Tucker brings more than 40 years of experience in financial services, which included leading a core banking system conversion and several credit union mergers, and serving as the president/CEO of a credit union’s wholly-owned subsidiary. She recently obtained certification for completing the DiversityFirst Executive Program sponsored by the National Diversity Council.

The $63.9 million, Orlando, Fla.-based Priority Credit Union hired Sherri A. Syfrett as vice president of lending. Syfrett has over 25 years of local lending experience with banks and credit unions, including more than 15 years in credit union management.

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