11 Professionals Make Moves at 8 Credit Unions

WEST

The $250 million Western Vista Credit Union in Cheyenne, Wyo., announced two promotions.

Ann Riney was promoted to director of underwriting, assistant vice president. Riney has been a member of the Western Vista team since 1987 and is the credit union’s longest-tenured employee. In her new role, she manages underwriting and the consumer loan processing department. She has attended Creditor Law Center Mapother Bankruptcy School and received certifications from CampusMortgage on the Dodd-Frank Rollback and FHA Direct Endorsement. Riney was named to the Quarter Century Honor Roll by NAFCU in 2017.

Tanr Tempel was promoted to director of indirect sales. Tempel, who most recently served as indirect lending manager, has spent the last 17 years working in banking and health care. In his new role, he works with automotive and RV dealerships across Wyoming, as well as in Colorado, Nebraska and Montana, cultivating relationships to expand Western Vista’s lending portfolio in the western region. Tempel has received Western Vista’s volunteerism award several times in recognition of his community service to organizations such as the Central High School Athletic and Activities Club, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, BEAST Foundation and the Cheyenne Country Club, where he serves as board president.

EAST

The $79 million AllCom Credit Union in Worcester, Mass., announced two promotions.

Christine Alves was promoted to assistant vice president, operations. Alves has been with AllCom for 10 years, joining as an in-branch financial service representative in 2012. She then moved into operations as an operations specialist and was later promoted to operations manager.

Erin Harvey was promoted to assistant vice president, member services. Harvey joined AllCom in 2011 as a part-time teller and has since moved up the ranks, holding multiple branch positions such as head teller, branch supervisor, assistant branch manager and most recently, branch manager.

The $1.9 billion, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass.-based Hanscom Federal Credit Union hired Christopher J. Santillo as SVP of relationship banking. Santillo brings more than 19 years of banking experience in leadership, relationship management and advisory roles. In his new role, he will be responsible for defining and delivering a competitive product set, a compelling member experience, and new processes to identify and cultivate relationships with Hanscom’s most engaged members. Santillo previously held positions of increasing responsibility at Workers Credit Union ($2.6 billion, Littleton, Mass.), Citizens Bank and Bank of America. He most recently served as vice president of wealth management for Workers.

The $1.5 billion, Pittsfield, Mass.-based Greylock Federal Credit Union hired Roberta McCullough Dews as vice president of marketing. In her new role, Dews will manage Greylock’s marketing department, ensuring its brand and image are communicated effectively across all channels. She will also develop a comprehensive data-driven, digital-first marketing program incorporating communications, creative services and public relations to meet Greylock’s vision to be the face of financial inclusion in the communities it serves. She most recently served at the City of Pittsfield, where she led communications for the mayor’s office for the past eight years. Before that, she worked in the global manufacturing and health care industries, higher education and city government. Dews holds a master’s degree in social policy from SUNY Empire State College and is an alumna of the Leadership Institute for Public Policy and Impact through the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts. Dews is a trustee board member of the Norman Rockwell Museum and holds several leadership positions there, including third vice president, committee on trustees member and education committee chair. She’s also on the board of directors for Girl Scouts Central and Western Massachusetts and mentors youth through the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program. In addition, she is a 2021 Inclusive Leadership for Social Change alum through The IDEA Institute of Multicultural BRIDGE, and host of the radio show and podcast “Backstory-Let’s Hear It.”

MIDWEST

Community First Credit Union ($5.1 billion, Neenah, Wis.) hired Steve Raspotnik as a registered financial advisor for Community First Financial Advisors, serving members of Community First through CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS). In his new role, Raspotnik will provide comprehensive financial planning, IRA solutions, 401(k) rollover options and retirement income planning in Wisconsin’s Fox Cities area. He previously worked for Ford Motor Credit in Omaha, Neb., later moving to Minneapolis to be an underwriter with Prudential Insurance. In 2001, he joined Thrivent Financial in Appleton, Wis., where he gained over 21 years of financial industry experience as a mutual funds registered representative, customer investment center manager and, since 2008, a financial advisor on its virtual advice team, where he obtained his Registered Investment Certified Planner certification from The American College.

Paul Hixon, EVP, chief member engagement officer for the $5.6 billion, Columbus, Ohio-based Corporate One Federal Credit Union, will retire in January 2024. Since joining Corporate One in 1999, Paul has overseen the marketing and communications, member success and member experience teams. He previously served as a marketing professional at Telhio ($1.3 billion, Columbus) and Columbus Ohio Teachers (now the $146 million Education First Credit Union) Credit Unions, and as an account executive for a large public relations firm in Columbus.

SOUTH

The $4.5 billion, Raleigh, N.C.-based Coastal Credit Union announced one new hire and one promotion.

Christopher Laroche was hired as vice president of consumer lending. Laroche brings more than 30 years of financial services experience, having previously held executive positions with Atlantic Union Bank, SunTrust and J.P. Morgan Chase. During his career, he has managed retail loan and credit card businesses across consumer and small business segments, launched products and leveraged third-party fintech programs.

Shanna Flynn was promoted to vice president, core and business application. Flynn has been with Coastal for more than 13 years, having most recently served as manager, business applications. In her new role, she will be focusing on developing Coastal’s long-term application strategy in collaboration with business partners, including systems automation and spend alignment.

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union ($1.3 billion, Columbia, S.C.) announced two board appointments.

Jenais Y. Means was elected to serve as board secretary. Means is a National Board Certified Mental Health Counselor and is licensed in both North and South Carolina. A member of Palmetto Citizens since 2011, she joined its supervisory committee in April 2021 and was elected to join the board of directors in February 2023.

Vicki Boylston was elected to serve as vice chair. Boylston worked in the Labor Market Information Department at the SC Department of Employment & Workforce (formerly SC Employment & Security Commission – SCESC) for over 30 years. She served on the board of SCESC Credit Union for 15 years, and when this credit union merged with Palmetto Citizens in 2006, she was appointed to its supervisory committee, serving in that role until joining the board in February 2021. She has been a member of Palmetto Citizens since 1986.

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